Code Red: Editorial Cartoons by Ed Hall Book

Code Red! Code Red! We are under attack! Break out the plastic sheathing and duct tape! No, it s not a biological terror attack it s the first book of political cartoons by Ed Hall. From anthrax scares to aircraft carrier landings, no story is too diverse or too extreme for this freelance, cartooning maverick. Chronicling the top stories of 2002 and 2003, Code Red is a thought provoking and humorous look at the circus that makes up American politics. Code Red shines a bright light on government with insightful images and fearless opinions. And no one is spared. John Ashcroft, Jeb and George Bush, Colin Powell, the French, Dick Cheney; they re all in there. And don t forget your favorite crazy dictator/evil-doer from Kim Jong IL to Osama to Saddam, Ed s sharp pen goes after them all. Hall considers himself an "attack" cartoonist, and if you re in the way, watch out; because he hits with all the subtly of a sledge hammer.

About the Author
Ed Hall has spent the last 15 years building a reputation as an editorial cartoonist with bite. He graduated from The University of Florida in 1986 with a Masters degree in Fine Art. While in college he did political cartoons and illustrations for The Florida Independent Alligator, UF's school newspaper. After college Hall worked for several weekly publications in and around Jacksonville, and finally settled at The Baker County Press in Macclenny (just outside of Jacksonville) where he continues to work as the weekly cartoonist. Over the last 11 years, Hall has won 7 Florida Press Awards, 3 Newsmaker Awards, and numerous fine art awards in national and international competitions. In 2003, Ed was presented the 53rd Annual Green Eyeshade Award for weekly cartoons by The Society of Professional Journalists. Also in 2003, Ed won the prestigious Excellence in Journalism Award, presented annually by The Florida Press Club. Through his weekly syndication with DBR Media, Ed's work is reproduced in newspapers across North America. His cartoons have been featured in The Washington Post National Weekly Edition, The Tallahassee Democrat, The New York Time's Scope Magazine and on CNN Headline News. In 2003 he joined Artizans Syndicate and had a series of cartoons published in a book entitled Hail to the Thief - Our 42nd President - William Jefferson Clinton. Halltoons have also consistently been featured in Charles Brook's Best Editorial Cartoons of the Year (2001, 2002, and 2003).