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Discover the riveting tale of Dwaine Tinsley and Chester the Mole in 'Most Outrageous: The Trials and Trespasses of Dwaine Tinsely and Chester the Mole'. This compelling chronicle presents the life of Dwaine Tinsley, a troubled artist whose journey from a high school dropout to cartoon editor at Larry Flynt's Hustler magazine defied expectations. Published by W.W. Norton & Company in 2010, this 200-page book dives deep into Tinsley's tumultuous life and the controversies surrounding his infamous creation, Chester the Molester.
As we navigate the dark waters of Tinsley’s criminal trial over shocking allegations, Bob Levin meticulously unfolds the layers of Tinsley’s family dynamics, societal challenges, and the cultural landscape of the late 20th century. This book is not only a biography but also a candid exploration of censorship, creativity, and personal tragedy. 'Most Outrageous' serves as an unsettling reminder of the complexities surrounding art and morality. Perfect for art enthusiasts, cartoon aficionados, and anyone interested in the intersection of personal narrative and public scandal.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781560979197. Year: 2010. Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company. Pages: 200.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781560979197
Year: 2010
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 200
Description:
In May 1989, Dwaine Tinsley stood at the summit of an unlikely career. The product of a broken, trailer-trash marriage, he was a high school dropout who had decided to become a professional cartoonist while serving a six-year sentence in a Maryland prison for burglary. As cartoon editor for Larry Flynt's notorious Hustler magazine, he had assembled a staff of pen-and-Wite-Out-wielding Lenny Bruces whose unprecedentedly offensive socio-sexual cartoons had spearheaded that publication's fight against the forces of censorship and repression that sought to overthrow the political and cultural gains of the 1960s. His primary personal contribution”spawned amidst a national hysteria that saw a plague of child sexual abuse arising everywhere from pre-school staffs to satanic sects”was "Chester the Molester," a hulking middle-aged man who craved pre-pubescent girls.
And then Tinsley's teenage daughter accused him of sexually violating her over the course of five years. And the prosecution in his ensuing criminal trial cast several storage boxes full of his cartoons against him.
Most Outrageous is the story of the trial of Dwaine Tinsley as well as the story of Tinsley's family life.
Bob Levin's writings have established him as one of the most thought-provoking chroniclers of cartoonists today. While focusing upon the work and lives of the most offbeat creators in the field in order to champion the pursuit of individual vision, no matter how unorthodox or inflammatory, he has explored issues common to artists of every medium. Most Outrageous carries his search onto new, unsettling ground.
As we navigate the dark waters of Tinsley’s criminal trial over shocking allegations, Bob Levin meticulously unfolds the layers of Tinsley’s family dynamics, societal challenges, and the cultural landscape of the late 20th century. This book is not only a biography but also a candid exploration of censorship, creativity, and personal tragedy. 'Most Outrageous' serves as an unsettling reminder of the complexities surrounding art and morality. Perfect for art enthusiasts, cartoon aficionados, and anyone interested in the intersection of personal narrative and public scandal.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781560979197. Year: 2010. Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company. Pages: 200.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781560979197
Year: 2010
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 200
Description:
In May 1989, Dwaine Tinsley stood at the summit of an unlikely career. The product of a broken, trailer-trash marriage, he was a high school dropout who had decided to become a professional cartoonist while serving a six-year sentence in a Maryland prison for burglary. As cartoon editor for Larry Flynt's notorious Hustler magazine, he had assembled a staff of pen-and-Wite-Out-wielding Lenny Bruces whose unprecedentedly offensive socio-sexual cartoons had spearheaded that publication's fight against the forces of censorship and repression that sought to overthrow the political and cultural gains of the 1960s. His primary personal contribution”spawned amidst a national hysteria that saw a plague of child sexual abuse arising everywhere from pre-school staffs to satanic sects”was "Chester the Molester," a hulking middle-aged man who craved pre-pubescent girls.
And then Tinsley's teenage daughter accused him of sexually violating her over the course of five years. And the prosecution in his ensuing criminal trial cast several storage boxes full of his cartoons against him.
Most Outrageous is the story of the trial of Dwaine Tinsley as well as the story of Tinsley's family life.
Bob Levin's writings have established him as one of the most thought-provoking chroniclers of cartoonists today. While focusing upon the work and lives of the most offbeat creators in the field in order to champion the pursuit of individual vision, no matter how unorthodox or inflammatory, he has explored issues common to artists of every medium. Most Outrageous carries his search onto new, unsettling ground.