{"product_id":"saka-1941-humor-magazine-turkish-turkey-roulette-table-pin-up-cover-ww2-era","title":"Şaka 1941 Humor Magazine Turkish Turkey Roulette Table Pin-Up Cover WW2 era","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eŞaka Literary Humor Gazette – Roulette Table Pin-Up Cover – Issue No. 14 – January 3, 1941 – Turkish Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eŞaka was a Turkish humor and caricature publication from the early 1940s, representing an early example of satirical commentary in Turkish press history. Through cartoons, humorous dialogues, anecdotes, and short satirical writings, the publication addressed relationships, social conventions, everyday life, and the attitudes and habits of its contemporary society. Its surviving issues offer a glimpse into the visual humor, literary satire, and popular culture of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis issue, number 14, is dated January 3, 1941, corresponding to 3 İkincikânun 1941 in the period’s Turkish dating style. The cover features an illustration of a pin-up-style woman seated at a roulette table, accompanied by humorous dialogue. Combining the visual appeal of contemporary popular illustration with playful satire, the cover reflects the magazine’s lighthearted approach to entertainment and social themes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interior pages feature humorous dialogues about relationships, marriage, and fashion, alongside a piece titled “Bob-Stillik,” addressing the styles and lifestyle trends of the period. The issue also includes various cartoons, literary jokes and anecdotes, and advertisements from the era. With its distinctive cover illustration and varied editorial content, this historical issue is an interesting collectible for enthusiasts of early Turkish humor publications, vintage illustration, and the history of Turkish print culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Publication: Şaka Literary Humor Gazette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Issue Number: 14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Publication Date: January 3, 1941 (3 İkincikânun 1941)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Publication Type: Literary humor and caricature gazette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Cover Feature: Pin-up-style illustration of a woman seated at a roulette table, accompanied by humorous dialogue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Social Humor: Humorous dialogues about relationships, marriage, and fashion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Lifestyle Feature: “Bob-Stillik,” addressing contemporary styles and lifestyle trends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Contents: Caricatures, literary jokes, humorous short writings, and period advertisements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Historical Interest: An example of early 1940s Turkish humor publishing and popular print culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50570474160266,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_a1342b30-9607-41ef-8e8d-c0d442f1c453.jpg?v=1793022939","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/saka-1941-humor-magazine-turkish-turkey-roulette-table-pin-up-cover-ww2-era","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}