Edward Koren: Drawings for Henry Sussman

Ever the generous friend, New Yorker cartoonist Edward Koren (1935-2023) was known to treat those he cared about with the occasional souvenir drawing in his unique and furry style. Henry Sussman was one such lucky recipient. Although some twenty-six years older than Koren, they shared at least an interest in jogging. Sussman's framed Koren drawing attesting to this was recently listed on eBay.

Inscribed and signed

Edward Koren
eBay listing ended February 12, 2025

https://www.ebay.com/itm/305924842552?_skw=signed+Yorker&itmmeta=01JQJ8VEVPHTPQRXQTNQEXVWS6&hash=item473a8aa438:g:wqoAAOSwhEtnP5fi&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1fIF%2BXtq9yjWUU8M5ik27XlZlGi%2FmnUYoTyBNFN0k8JGYZhZbTuiK6A3eHziaBdlol34INSIzzDZk93M0d9lfFKd%2FpUr0Xh2Jq6uZa6yvBzAhf5IdEqvmzIvDsS9j2WodThMAdRCZgdsR%2FnnbAgXI4a3O9m4BIWd3c54cbVHZIzpPeVeFRgrGjtDf7PcMR83JxOQKDbSdj%2BnyVlV5lezwPxNNtwRKzqyEFlRMn%2BO8e7qd98rwovOJ1KQlPnQ%2F5f6vXb511nmJTi61%2BT8qW71XREg%2BWbwUcHkRt3UPUfzy8VOQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_7t7ci8ZQ

Edward Koren
eBay item description

Also on eBay, but still unsold, are three drawings Koren made for Sussman's seventy-fifth, eightieth, and eighty fifth birthdays. A cartoon detective might surmise that Sussman remained very active, with interests in tennis, bicycling, and motorcycling.

November 30, 2025 Update:  Sold at a reduced price.

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The Cartoon Collections Caption Contest #84

Jogging in the park—and over it—is the theme of the Cartoon Collections Caption Contest #84. My entries are shown here. The drawing is by Kendra Allenby.

"Brad, I'm so over you."
"So do you still think it's cool to stalk your ex?"
"Remember the first time I fell for you?"
"Guess who got herself the new Air Jordans?"
"I just had to get off the beaten path."
"Just a new skill I picked up during the lockdown."

July 29, 2020 Update:  The Winner

In his caption contest commentary, seven-time New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest winner Lawrence Wood lists my caption as one of "the two best puns." Just to be clear, he lists it first. This is the tenth time he's referenced one of my captions in the Cartoon Collections contest. I'm not counting last week, when he referenced something close to one of my entries, only better.

https://more.cartooncollections.com/runners-high-caption-contest-commentary-with-lawrence-wood/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Caption+Contest+and+Help+for+Your+Presentations&utm_campaign=Contest+7%2F29+Hafeez+Non-Customers&vgo_ee=e9FQoNFd7oYF6%2FlPg0DPrXwFoqDlMHNmyq65fGLdufk%3D

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Jogging

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All the Collected Cartoon Caption Contests

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In Pursuit of Charles Addams

After American Frank Shorter won the men's marathon in the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, jogging became suddenly popular in America. Cartoonist Charles Addams naturally had his own take on this running boom. An autograph letter by Addams is coming up for sale next week in the Swann Galleries Autographs sale. He's personally responding to a query from one Mr. Bernstein who is looking to acquire a running-themed drawing from the previous issue of the New Yorker. "Can you be a jogger?" is a pretty specific clue here that Mr. Bernstein must be looking for the Addams cartoon published in the March 22, 1976 issue. This would date the Addams letter to the last week of March 1976. The original cartoon art was not available as it was being held for an exhibition at the Nicholls Gallery in November. Was Mr. Bernstein ultimately successful in his pursuit of this Charles Addams original?

Charles Addams
ALS, c. late March 1976

Charles Addams
Swann Galleries
Sale 2492 Autographs
Lot 364
November 8, 2018

https://catalogue.swanngalleries.com/asp/fullCatalogue.asp?salelot=2492+++++364+&refno=++748193&saletype=

Charles Addams
The New Yorker, March 22, 1976, page 26

Cartoons by Charles Addams and Stan Hunt

https://archives.newyorker.com/?i=1976-03-22#folio=026

Goings On About Town
The New Yorker, November 8, 1976, page 8

https://archives.newyorker.com/?i=1976-11-08#folio=008

November 8, 2018 Update:  Sold!

Hammer Price $80

Note:  I would like to hear from anyone who knows the whereabout of the original Charles Addams jogger cartoon.


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Mischa Richter: Interactive Footwear

Mischa Richter's cartoon for the New Yorker issue of February 28, 1994 provides a good example of the use of foreshortening, the technique of rendering various objects—such as body parts—in perspective so that those that are closer to the viewer appear larger. It works very well here, as it increases the relative size and emphasis on the sneakers which are, after all, the subject of this gag. Imagine how much weaker the cartoon might be if we were to observe Sid in a side view.

Interactive Footwear
Mischa Richter
Original art
The New Yorker, February 28, 1994, page 63

Mischa Richter
eBay Listing Ended December 26, 2017

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/382285520628?rmvSB=true

Mischa Richter
eBay Item Description

Mischa Richter
eBay Bid History
The winning bid is placed two hours before the auction ends, and two later (seemingly identical) bids fail to win it.

Interactive Footwear
Mischa Richter
Original art
The New Yorker, February 28, 1994, page 63

Interactive Footwear
Mischa Richter
Original art
The New Yorker, February 28, 1994, page 63

Cartoon by Mischa Richter

http://archives.newyorker.com/?i=1994-02-28#folio=062

Note:  Attempted Bloggery seeks scans and photographs of original published and unpublished artwork by Mischa Richter (1910-2001) and other New Yorker artists. Hop to it, Sid.

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Jogging with George Booth

In 1980, cartoonist George Booth designed some bedding on the subject of jogging. Along the way he offers lots of good, practical advice. Here's a listing found last year on eBay:

EBay Listing Ending 4/26/2015

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-George-Booth-Cartoonist-Art-Exercise-Motivational-sheet-set-fabric-Exc-/271843575131?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f4b23c55b#shpCntId

EBay Item Description

This bedding is currently available on Etsy, with the added benefit of a good ironing:

Etsy Item Copied June 25, 2016

https://www.etsy.com/il-en/listing/228405298/cartoon-runner-athlete-twin-sheet-set

Etsy Item Description

Also from Etsy are matching pillow covers listed individually at $20:

Start slowly.

Etsy pillow cover

Loosen up.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/127382322/loosen-up-16-pillow-cover?ref=related-7

Proper footwear is a must!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/126898705/proper-footwear-is-a-must-16-pillow?ref=related-7

Determine your speed.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/127346861/determine-your-speed-16-pillow-cover?ref=related-7

Don't let the weather slow you down.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/126996280/dont-let-the-weather-slow-you-down-16?ref=related-5

Don't cut corners too closely.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/127418085/dont-cut-corners-16-pillow-cover?ref=related-7

Watch out for neighborhood dogs...

https://www.etsy.com/listing/126964629/watch-for-dogs-16-pillow-cover?ref=related-0

Keep your eye on the road.

Etsy pillow case

Stop and rest if you feel the need.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/127391496/stop-rest-16-pillow-cover?ref=related-6

Don't get lost!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/126903084/dont-get-lost-16-pillow-cover?ref=related-2

Jogging is not just for the young!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/126901749/jogging-is-not-just-for-the-young-16?ref=related-1

Jogging clears the mind and prepares you to
face a new day refreshed and renewed.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/126963876/jogging-clears-the-mind-16-pillow-cover?ref=related-7

Note:  With this post, I hope to make Attempted Bloggery the world's leading authority on bedsheets designed by New Yorker cartoonists. I find you can be very successful in the blogosphere if you don't set your sights too high.

Meanwhile, George Booth will turn 90 this coming Tuesday. There's still time to relive the joy of this blog's collected posts about the art of George Booth.

While you're at it, don't miss Michael Maslin's Ink Spill posts about George Booth which now include a splendid photo of the artist's 90th birthday cake. All may be found here.


Chris Wheeler's Cartoon(ist) Galleries is a fine resource on George Booth. Just don't expect to find anything there about bedsheets.

Finally, if you'd like to know more about this great cartoonist, you don't want to miss Jane Mattimoe's recent interview with the man himself at A Case for Pencils.

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