Chamaco - "Yo, tú, él y el humor" (1971)
A charming collection of humorous drawings by Cuban cartoonist Chamaco, published by the Instituto Cubano del Libro's Ediciones Especiales imprint as part of the prestigious Pluma y Pincel (Pen and Brush) series. Cover design by Cecilia Guerra features playful minimalist line drawings of figures with hearts on a soft pink background, capturing the whimsical tone of the book.
The title "Yo, tú, él y el humor" (Me, You, Him and Humor) suggests a lighthearted exploration of human relationships and everyday life through Chamaco's distinctive cartoon style. Published during the "Año de la Productividad" (Year of Productivity) in March 1971, this special edition was limited to 5,000 copies.
Printed at U. Productora 04, "Urselia Díaz Báez" of the Instituto Cubano del Libro in Havana, this book represents the Cuban government's commitment to supporting graphic humor and popular art as part of the revolutionary cultural project.
A delightful example of early 1970s Cuban cartoon art and book design from the Instituto Cubano del Libro's quality Pluma y Pincel collection