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Gustave Verbeek
Gustave Verbeek published a series of upside down cartoons in The Sunday New York Herald, in the beginning of the 1900's. The first part of the cartoon is read normally, then you can turn it upside down and the story continues ! You will see that he was absolutely brilliant in this genre.
Part of "A fish story", Verbeeks most famous drawing. "The largest of the Rocs picks her up by the skirt." Turned upside down : "Just as he reaches a small grassy point of land, another fish attacks him, lashing furiously with his tail." Original :A Fish Story Related :Bird or island in color • A Fish Story - continued Number of ratings : 11.
One day, they are walking along, when all at once, a fierce tiger pounces out of a pile of stone . . . Derived :The tiger - continued Number of ratings : 10.
Comic from the series of "Little lady Lovekins and Old man Muffaroo". Lovekins and Muffaroo are startled by a load roar and a sound of whirring wings . . . Derived :The Thrilling Adventure of the Dragon - continued Number of ratings : 6.
Comic from the series of "Little lady Lovekins and Old man Muffaroo". Drawing no. 5 is the most famous example of upside-down art, you've probably seen it before. Derived :Bird or island ? :: Bird or island in color :: A Fish Story - continued Number of ratings : 3.
Comic from the series of "Little lady Lovekins and Old man Muffaroo". Muffaroo warn Lovekins not to go near the water. But she does so and alarms a nice lady . . . Derived :Verbeek Comic - continued Number of ratings : 4.
The Incredible Upside-Downs of Gustave Verbeek This one is hard to get. If you can get your hands on it then don't hesitate.
Redstone Matchbox: Upside Down Heads This is not a book but a collection of upside down postcards, the images originate from matchboxes. For the true fan.
Topsys & Turvys 100th annivery reprint of Newells classical topsy-turvy book. You can see his talent in the genre on this site. His other books are also very worthwhile, despite their age.
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Gustave Verbeek published a series of upside down cartoons in The Sunday New York Herald, in the beginning of the 1900's. The first part of the cartoon is read normally, then you can turn it upside down and the story continues ! You will see that he was absolutely brilliant in this genre.
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