The Pocket Book of Esquire Cartoons

From 1959, Pocket Books released a single-issue collection titled The Pocket Book of Esquire Cartoons, a curated selection of the sophisticated, single-panel humor that defined the magazine's golden era. The volume is most closely associated with the work of Barbara Shermund, whose witty, modern illustrations and sharp social commentary were a staple of Esquire for decades. As a compact paperback, it offered readers a portable slice of mid-century satire, capturing the urbane tone that made Esquire a cultural touchstone.