IDENTIKIT 99 CARICATURE | 1969 | DAVID LEVINE

Identikit: 99 caricature is a collection of satirical portraits by American artist David Levine, published in Italy in 1969. Known for his sharp work in The New York Review of Books, Levine here gathers ninety-nine caricatures of political figures, writers, and artists, combining incisive draftsmanship with psychological insight. The book is not only a gallery of recognizable faces but also a critical mirror of cultural and political life in the 20th century. Levine’s line exaggerates features without losing resemblance, revealing vanity, irony, or contradictions of his subjects. In the Italian context, the edition introduced an innovative form of graphic satire, bridging U.S. editorial illustration with European traditions of caricature. The volume remains a document of both artistic technique and social commentary, reflecting the power of image to dissect public identity.