Akbaba 1945 Humor Magazine Turkish Turkey Soviet Russia WW2 era Italy United States Britain

Akbaba Humor Magazine – “Please Do Not Interfere in the Internal Affairs of Nations!” – Issue No. 79 – 1945 – Turkish Edition

Description:

Founded in 1922 by Yusuf Ziya Ortaç and Orhan Seyfi Orhon, prominent figures associated with the Beş Hececiler literary movement, Akbaba became one of the longest-running political humor magazines in Turkish press history. Published until 1977 with occasional interruptions, it addressed social shortcomings, bureaucratic criticism, political rivalries, economic difficulties and everyday life through caricatures, satirical poetry and theatrical writing. The magazine also brought together influential literary and artistic figures, including Aziz Nesin, Rıfat Ilgaz and Turhan Selçuk.

The cover of this 1945 issue features a political satire illustration depicting Uncle Sam and a figure representing Britain on one side, facing the Soviet leader on the other. The dialogue reads: “Russia — Please, friends, do not pry into the internal affairs of nations!” Through this exchange, the cartoon humorously comments on the political tensions and competing interests among the Allied powers during the final period of the Second World War.

Inside, the issue also features a satirical cartoon concerning Italy’s position at the Conference of the Five Powers. This illustration adds another perspective on the political manoeuvring and diplomatic questions surrounding Italy in the postwar period.

Key Features:

• Publication: Akbaba

• Issue Number: 79

• Publication Year: 1945

• Language: Turkish

• Cover Illustration: Uncle Sam and a British representative facing the Soviet leader

• Cover Dialogue: “Russia — Please, friends, do not pry into the internal affairs of nations!”

• Interior Cartoon: A satirical illustration concerning Italy’s position at the Conference of the Five Powers

• Historical Interest: Political humour and commentary on Allied relations and postwar diplomatic affairs in 1945