American Book Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 39 (2018) Winner
Rob Rogers
ロブ・ロジャース
Robu Rojāsu
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1959-05-23
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
Career
- Occupations
- editorial cartoonist, cartoonist, author, illustrator
- Active Years
- 1984-
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning | — | — | The Pulitzer Prizes | Finalist |
| 2019 | Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning | — | — | The Pulitzer Prizes | Finalist |
Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning
1999
Organization:
The Pulitzer Prizes
Result:
Finalist
Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning
2019
Organization:
The Pulitzer Prizes
Result:
Finalist
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
No Cartoon Left Behind!: The Best of Rob Rogers
2009 Editorial cartoon collectionA collection of Rob Rogers's notable editorial cartoons, addressing politics and social issues with humor and satire.
political satiremedia criticismsocial issues
Mayoral Ink: Cartooning Pittsburgh's Mayors
2015 Local political cartoon collectionA collection focusing on Pittsburgh's mayors and local politics, featuring observations and satire about municipal governance.
local politicsmunicipal critiquecommunity
Enemy of the People: A Cartoonist's Journey
2019 Memoir and cartoon collectionA mix of memoir and cartoon collection that recounts Rogers's career, experiences, and events such as his 2018 dismissal, reflecting on being a political cartoonist.
freedom of speechpress and expressionpolitical satire
Bibliography
- No Cartoon Left Behind!: The Best of Rob Rogers (2009)
- Mayoral Ink: Cartooning Pittsburgh's Mayors (2015)
- Enemy of the People: A Cartoonist's Journey (2019)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- clear, satirical styledirect critique of political and social issuesvisually accessible humor
- Recurring Motifs
- satire of presidents and politicianscritique of media and pressPittsburgh local politics
Legacy
Rob Rogers has long critiqued U.S. politics and society through editorial cartoons. His 2018 dismissal from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette sparked debates about freedom of expression and press independence; his work continues to be syndicated by GoComics. He was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 1999 and 2019.
In Popular Culture
- Often cited in discussions about press freedom and satirical expression, notably his 2018 dismissal.
Trivia
- Was fired from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on June 14, 2018 reportedly over cartoons critical of President Donald Trump.
- Cartoons continue to be syndicated by GoComics.
- Pulitzer Prize finalist in Editorial Cartooning in 1999 and 2019.
- Official website: http://robrogers.com/