Category: 1980’s

Datamation, 1983

 

Explanation: Universal Product Codes (UPC’s) were slowly introduced into stores beginning in 1974, thoroughly confusing most ordinary shoppers. So this cartoon, which was purchased and printed by Datamation magazine in 1983, was still very appropriate.

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Nutrition Health Review, 1980

 

I don’t have a tear sheet or a copy of the finished drawing of the above cartoon, which was bought by Nutrition Health Review in 1980. But I did find my first sketchy draft of the gag, so I’m posting that. I hope you can read the sign on the wall.

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Foreword

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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