Diversions

by Ed Hall

“Gadflies.” That’s how the great political cartoonist Bill Mauldin once referred to the bothersome gnats within his profession. But cartoonist Ed Hall prefers to think of himself as an insect with a little more sting. He’s spent the last fifteen years needling government and officials with insightful images and fearless opinions. Indeed, few issues are too diverse or too extreme for this freelance cartooning maverick. Hall has won 7 Florida Press Awards, 3 Newsmaker Awards, and numerous fine art awards in national and international competitions. In 2003, he was presented the 53rd Annual Green Eyeshade Award for weekly cartoons by The Society of Professional Journalists. Also in 2003 he won the prestigious Excellence in Journalism Award from The Florida Press Club, competing with cartoonists from papers up to 75,000 in circulation. Covering events from 2003 through 2006, Diversions marks the second comprehensive collection of Ed Hall’s cartoons. His first compilation, Code Red, published in 2003, was received with rave reviews. Through his weekly syndication with DBR Media, and Artizans Syndicate, Ed's work is featured in some of the largest newspapers across North America and Canada, including The Washington Post National Weekly Edition, and on CNN Headline News. Halltoons have also consistently been featured in Charles Brook's "Best Editorial Cartoons of the Year (2001, 2002, and 2003, 2004 & 2005)." For the latest Ed Hall cartoons, be sure to visit his website, Halltoons.com.

150 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Ed Hall is a cartoonist and political illustrator whose work has been featured in publications including USA Today, TIME magazine, Newsweek, the Washington Post and the LA Times. He’s been awarded a multitude of press and Fine Arts awards in the USA and internationally. His work has been exhibited in the Warhol Gallery in Pittsburgh, and The American University Gallery in Washington D.C. Ed started his creative education at an early age, learning independently and taking classes before enrolling in an Architecture degree. However it soon became apparent that it was art, not Architecture, that was his true love, so Ed switched to Graphic Design, which he later followed up with a Masters in painting. His enthusiasm for Fine Art can be seen in the quality of Ed’s drawings, keen observation and frequent use of a vigorous, freehand style. Let Ed read your copy and create a unique, individual vision for whatever story you want to tell!

On May 19, 2024 after an eight year battle with cancer Mr. Hall passed away.