Wide Awake in Slumberland

Discover the enchanting world of cartoonist Winsor McCay in "Wide Awake in Slumberland" by Katherine Roeder. Published by the University Press of Mississippi in 2014, this insightful hardback spans 221 pages and delves into McCay's masterful draftsmanship and unique design talents showcased in iconic comic strips like "Little Nemo in Slumberland" and "Dream of the Rarebit Fiend."

This book examines McCay's fascination with dream imagery, placing it within the broader context of the early twentieth-century American pop culture's fixation on fantasy. Roeder's commentary invites readers to reflect on how McCay's work not only entertained but also influenced the artistic landscape of modernism. Perfect for art critics, enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the intersections of art and fantasy, "Wide Awake in Slumberland" offers a captivating journey through the whimsical imagination of one of art's great visionaries.