Cartoonists and freedom of speech

The late editorial cartoonist Doug Marlette described the job of the cartoonist as follows: “Good cartoonists are also the point men for the First Amendment, testing the boundaries of free speech.” In his home country of the United States, the first amendment to the national constitution famously guarantees this right. It also does in India, […]

What the Bloghorn Saw

Asterix artist and co-creator Albert Uderzo has decided to retire after 52 years of drawing the famous Gaul – and is handing the reins to an as-yet unknown younger artist. The BBC has more on the story here. Over at the Guardian, Samira Ahmed argues that Uderzo’s departure means Asterix should retire as well. In […]

Round-up: What the Bloghorn saw

Asterix artist and co-creator Albert Uderzo has decided to retire after 52 years of drawing the famous Gaul – and is handing the reins to an as-yet unknown younger artist. The BBC has more on the story here. Over at the Guardian, Samira Ahmed argues that Uderzo’s departure means Asterix should retire as well. In […]