Torrid Times

Torrid Times is a new collection of sketches by Peter Brookes, showcasing his political cartoons from The Times. It provides an unsparing critique of political leaders and events, cataloguing two of the most turbulent years on record. The cartoons provide vivid proof that we are living through torrid times.

Format: Hardback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 03 October 2023
Publisher: Biteback Publishing

Torrid Times, a remarkable and uncompromising new collection of sketches, delves into the vibrant and complex realm of contemporary political life, crafted masterfully by The Times' renowned satirist, Peter Brookes. Within these pages, the multi-award-winning British Press Awards Cartoonist of the Year presents a selection of his most impactful political cartoons from The Times, offering a timely and breathtaking portrayal of the events and figures shaping our world. Spanning two of the most turbulent years on record, Torrid Times serves as an unflinching critique of political leaders and events both domestically and internationally. From the controversies surrounding Partygate and Prince Harry to the disastrous tenure of Liz Truss and the devastating war in Ukraine orchestrated by Putin, this exquisite collection of cartoons provides a vivid and compelling testament to the fact that we are indeed living through a period of extraordinary turmoil.

Weight: 744g
Dimension: 217 x 273 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785908248