| Will Eisner: Champion of the Graphic Novel Contributor(s): Levitz, Paul (Author), Meltzer, Brad (Introduction by), Feiffer, Jules |
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ISBN: 1419714988 ISBN-13: 9781419714986 Publisher: Abrams Comicarts OUR PRICE: $36.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Artists, Architects, Photographers - Comics & Graphic Novels | Nonfiction - Biography & Memoir - Art | Popular Culture |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2014038452 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 10.6" W x 11.4" (3.45 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Will Eisner (1917-2005) is universally considered the master of comics storytelling, best known for The Spirit, his iconic newspaper comic strip, and A Contract With God, the first significant graphic novel. This seminal work from 1978 ushered in a new era of personal stories in comics form that touched every adult topic from mortality to religion and sexuality, forever changing the way writers and artists approached comics storytelling. Noted historian Paul Levitz celebrates Eisner by showcasing his most famous work alongside unpublished and rare materials from the family archives. Also included are original interviews with creators such as Jules Feiffer, Art Spiegelman, Scott McCloud, Jeff Smith, Denis Kitchen, and Neil Gaiman--all of whom knew Eisner and were inspired by his work to create their own graphic novels for a new generation of readers. NOTE: The cover is a high-quality photographic reproduction of Eisner's original art. The design intentionally reveals tape and other stray markings that are part of the artist's process and reflect the age of the artifact that was photographed. |
Contributor Bio(s): Feiffer, Jules: - Jules Feiffer is an award-winning writer, illustrator, screenwriter, playwright, children's book author, and cartoonist. He lives in New York City.Spiegelman, Art: - Art Spiegelman is an American comics writer, artist, and editor best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel memoir, Maus.Kitchen, Denis: - Denis Kitchen is a pioneering cartoonist, writer, editor, and underground comic book publisher. He represents the Kurtzman estate, and maintains the archives. In 1986 Kitchen established the nonprofit Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, and served as its president for its first eighteen years. He lives in western Massachusetts.Meltzer, Brad: - Brad Meltzer is the #1 New York Times bestsell-ing author of over 15 books across genres and age groups, and is the host of the History Channel television shows Decoded and Lost History.Levitz, Paul: - Paul Levitz, former president and publisher of DC Comics, is a four-time New York Times bestselling writer and the author of the Eisner Award-winning 75 Years of DC Comics: The Art of Modern Mythmaking. |