What the Heck is a Friend by Kent Salisbury (Humor, Cartoon, Gift Book, 1971, friendship book, cartoon guide, what is a friend, Vagabond Creations, vintage gift book)

What the Heck is a Friend by Kent Salisbury (Humor, Cartoon, Gift Book, 1971, friendship book, cartoon guide, what is a friend, Vagabond Creations, vintage gift book)

This is a small, illustrated gift book that explores the theme of friendship through a series of whimsical, single-panel cartoons and captions. It features a distinctive, minimalist art style.

Review:
A charming and simple book with a sweet sentiment. Its appeal lies in its quirky, minimalist cartoons and gentle humor. It's a quick, lighthearted read that was popular as a gift item.

Author summary:
Kent Salisbury was an American cartoonist and author known for creating a series of small, humorous gift books under the publisher Vagabond Creations in the late 1960s and 1970s. His work is characterized by its simple line drawings and gentle, observational humor.

The collectible value is low. These types of small, mass-produced humor books were very common in the 1970s. Its value is primarily nostalgic. It is not rare, but its simple charm appeals to collectors of vintage cartoons and ephemera.

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