1000 Jokes and its sister Dell publication, For Laughing Out Loud, were edited at various times by prolific and popular gag cartoonists Bill Yates and John Norment. Payment was very small, but it always left me with a feeling of satisfaction to be accepted by fellow cartoonists. Something akin to the feeling I would get now if I were accepted by cartoonist Bob Mankoff at The New Yorker, I guess.
Welcome to the Eli Stein Cartoon archive. To begin, read my introduction and personal notes, and then please look at the cartoons, which are categorized by either decade, publication name or topic. I’ve included some personal comments, memories and photos below many of the cartoons. I’ll be adding cartoons, memories and photos ad infinitum. Remember, your comments are appreciated (just click on the “comment” link at the bottom of each post).
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I love the hand reaching through the door. Sharon
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Know the feeling about selling to this market. John was a mentor of mine, and considering who many of the contributors were, it was a prestige market to an extent. Sam Bierman (Army Laughs, etc.) paid even less, but bought a lot of cartoons, and I considered it a bread and butter market.
Recognized your work immediately.
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Hey, thanks for logging in, Arnold. As you know, I’ve linked to Cartoonology practically since I started this archive, and I appreciate your comments. Eli
I distincly remember buying
I distincly remember buying the mag in Los Angeles in the 50’s and dreamed of some day selling my work up there with the biggies. You gotta be careful what you concentrate on.