Alan Dunn (cartoonist) explained

Alan Dunn (1900–1974) was a cartoonist known for his work in The New Yorker. He also had architectural expertise and submitted work to the magazine Architectural Record. He was married to fellow cartoonist, Mary Petty.

Dunn studied at Columbia University, the National Academy of Design and the American Academy in Rome.^[1]

He eventually became The New Yorkers most prolific illustrator, creating nine covers and nearly 2000 cartoons over 47 years.^[1]

A cartoon of his is credited with inspiring the Fermi Paradox.^[1]

Dunn and Petty donated their papers to Syracuse University.

Books

• Book: Dunn, Alan . Rejections . 1931 . A. A. Knopf . New York . 31024154. 96 pp.
• Book: Sayre, Joel . Joel Sayre

. Joel Sayre. Rackety rax; with sixteen illustrations by Alan Dunn . 1932 . A. A. Knopf . New York . 32004563.

• Book: Dunn, Alan . Who's paying for this cab? A book of cartoons from the New Yorker . 1945 . Simon and Schuster . New York . 45009675. 128 pp.
• Book: Dunn, Alan . The last lath. . 1947 . New York . 47008279. 96 pp.
• Book: Dunn, Alan . East of Fifth; the story of an apartment house . 1948 . Simon and Schuster . New York . 48005632. 168 pp.
• Book: Dunn, Alan . Should it gurgle? A cartoon portfolio, 1946–1956. . 1956 . Simon and Schuster . New York . 56058509.
• Book: Hodgins, Eric . Eric Hodgins

. Eric Hodgins. Enough time? The pattern of executive life. With drawings by Alan Dunn. . 1959 . Doubleday . Doubleday . 59012630. 102 pp.

• Book: Dunn, Alan . Is there intelligent life on earth? A report to the Congress of Mars. Translated into English by the author. . 1960 . Simon and Schuster . New York . 60006091. 118 pp.
• Book: Dunn, Alan . A portfolio of social cartoons, 1957–1968 . 1968 . Simon and Schuster . New York . 68008119. 159 pp.
• Book: Dunn, Alan . Architecture Observed . 1970 . Architectural Record Books . New York . 75165515 . 0070183058 . registration . 144 pp.
• Book: Dunn, Alan . New Yorker : an exhibition of humorous drawings . 1981 . Syracuse University Art Collections . Syracuse, NY . 81177305. etal. 36 pp.

External links

• Alan Dunn and Mary Petty Papers 1907–1972 at Syracuse University (primary source material)

Notes and References

1. http://library.syr.edu/digital/guides/d/dunn_a_petty_m.htm