Unexpectedly in 1958, an irreverent British journalist and Australian cartoonist duo were granted visas to visit Communist China at its most closed and inscrutable. Emerging from the writings of Kirwan Ward and the drawings of Paul Rigby is a picture of China at a key moment in its history—still feeding off the exhilaration of the creation of “People’s China” in 1949 and full of optimism and blind idealism. A rich collection of insights and observations tinged with skepticism and good humor, this record offers a western perspective of China during Mao Tse-tung's leadership.
As an intriguing historical artifact alone, this would be a fascinating book; its humility, lightness of touch and open-mindedness make it a joy to read and a minor classic. —Aelred Doyle, author,That's Shanghai
Kirwan Wardwas an English journalist who worked for theWest Australian Newspaper. He is the author ofFrom Birthright to Birthmark.Paul Rigbywas an award-winning Australian cartoonist. He is best known for his work for theNew York Post, theSun, and theSydney Daily Mirror.Graham Earnshawis a writer and businessman who began his career in China as a journalist. He is the author ofThe Great Walk of China,Life and Death of a Dotcom in China, andTales of Old Shanghai.
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