Noggin Magazine
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Noggin was an American
magazine
that published art, fiction, cartoons, and social and political commentary. It started in Iowa City, Iowa
in 1990 and published semimonthly for three years.
During its heyday, Noggin found its way into a variety of local and international controversies. The magazine and its founder, Tom Hunter, appeared in three profile articles in the Daily Iowan, the Cedar Rapids Gazette and the Iowa City Press-Citizen
. In addition to its inclusion of ribald cartoons by Scott Warren
, Noggin contained images from painters and the sketchbooks of artists.
with the help and inspiration of his friend, Willie Atwell, publisher of the Iowa City Funnies.
. The pages of Noggin also carried cartoons by editorial cartoonist Joe Sharpnack
.
. This coincided with a heavily political time in Iowa City and a march with an alleged 10,000 participants through the streets of Iowa City in protest of George H. W. Bush
's Gulf War.
, thereby generating a controversy in the Daily Iowan and Iowa City Press-Citizen
.
proved controversial for its brutal humor.
Noggin V2, N7 from November/December 1991 caused a controversy with its publication of Scott Warren
's three page cartoon based on the life and career of serial murderer Ed Gein
. A pro-choice group whose pages were published in the same edition expressed outrage at the brutality by Gein as depicted in the cartoons.
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that published art, fiction, cartoons, and social and political commentary. It started in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa
Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New...
in 1990 and published semimonthly for three years.
During its heyday, Noggin found its way into a variety of local and international controversies. The magazine and its founder, Tom Hunter, appeared in three profile articles in the Daily Iowan, the Cedar Rapids Gazette and the Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa City Press-Citizen
The Iowa City Press-Citizen is a daily newspaper published in Iowa City, Iowa, that serves most of Johnson County and portions of surrounding counties...
. In addition to its inclusion of ribald cartoons by Scott Warren
Scott Warren
Scott Warren was the latest keyboardist for heavy metal band Dio and Heaven & Hell.Scott is a self taught keysman, he begin playing at age 6...
, Noggin contained images from painters and the sketchbooks of artists.
History
Noggin debuted on October 5, 1990, with V1N1. It was founded by Tom HunterTom Hunter
Sir Thomas Blane Hunter is a Scottish businessman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.In April 2007, Hunter was reported in the Sunday Times Rich List as the first ever home-grown billionaire in Scotland, with an estimated wealth of £1.05 billion...
with the help and inspiration of his friend, Willie Atwell, publisher of the Iowa City Funnies.
Cartoons
Every piece of fiction carried illustrations. Though the absolute page count varied from 12-24, the last page always contained a full-page cartoon by Scott WarrenScott Warren
Scott Warren was the latest keyboardist for heavy metal band Dio and Heaven & Hell.Scott is a self taught keysman, he begin playing at age 6...
. The pages of Noggin also carried cartoons by editorial cartoonist Joe Sharpnack
Joe Sharpnack
Joe Sharpnack is an editorial cartoonist based out of Iowa City, Iowa in the United States.His work has appeared in many local, national, and international newspapers and magazines. In addition, he has produced three books, namely Attack of the Political Cartoonists, Attitude: The New Subversive...
.
Politics
Noggins controversial third issue was devoted to opposition to the Gulf WarGulf War
The Persian Gulf War , commonly referred to as simply the Gulf War, was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from 34 nations led by the United States, against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.The war is also known under other names, such as the First Gulf...
. This coincided with a heavily political time in Iowa City and a march with an alleged 10,000 participants through the streets of Iowa City in protest of George H. W. Bush
George H. W. Bush
George Herbert Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 41st President of the United States . He had previously served as the 43rd Vice President of the United States , a congressman, an ambassador, and Director of Central Intelligence.Bush was born in Milton, Massachusetts, to...
's Gulf War.
Controversial Issues
Noggin V1,N3 from January 1991 opposed the Gulf WarGulf War
The Persian Gulf War , commonly referred to as simply the Gulf War, was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from 34 nations led by the United States, against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.The war is also known under other names, such as the First Gulf...
, thereby generating a controversy in the Daily Iowan and Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa City Press-Citizen
The Iowa City Press-Citizen is a daily newspaper published in Iowa City, Iowa, that serves most of Johnson County and portions of surrounding counties...
.
Controversial cartoons by Scott Warren
Noggin V1, N4 from March 1991 carried a full-page cartoon called "Ranger Woody" on its back cover. This work by cartoonist Scott WarrenScott Warren
Scott Warren was the latest keyboardist for heavy metal band Dio and Heaven & Hell.Scott is a self taught keysman, he begin playing at age 6...
proved controversial for its brutal humor.
Noggin V2, N7 from November/December 1991 caused a controversy with its publication of Scott Warren
Scott Warren
Scott Warren was the latest keyboardist for heavy metal band Dio and Heaven & Hell.Scott is a self taught keysman, he begin playing at age 6...
's three page cartoon based on the life and career of serial murderer Ed Gein
Ed Gein
Edward Theodore "Ed" Gein - July 26, 1984) was an American murderer and body snatcher. His crimes, committed around his hometown of Plainfield, Wisconsin, gathered widespread notoriety after authorities discovered Gein had exhumed corpses from local graveyards and fashioned trophies and keepsakes...
. A pro-choice group whose pages were published in the same edition expressed outrage at the brutality by Gein as depicted in the cartoons.
External links
- Noggin N1 and N2
- Noggin N3 to N7
- Noggin N8
- http://nebraskawriter2.googlepages.com/NogginMagazine_V2N7_Nov1991_Page14.JPG Noggin's Ed Gein Page 1 of 3
- http://nebraskawriter2.googlepages.com/NogginMagazine_V2N7_Nov1991_Page15.JPG Noggin's Ed Gein Page 2 of 3
- http://nebraskawriter2.googlepages.com/NogginMagazine_V2N7_Nov1991_Page16.JPG Noggin's Ed Gein Page 3 of 3
- 'Noggin' in the University of Iowa Library Card Catalog FOLIO PS571.I8 N6
