Classics Illustrated: A Cultural History
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.56 (737 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1476672318 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Our Highest Recommendation"--Bud Plant, Bud's Art Books; "the appearance (or rather, reappearance, as a second edition) of this volume is an occasion for celebration across the world of comic art scholarship. It is a work of outstanding achievement"--Film & History; "splendidly readable accountdetailed"--Filmfax; "influence is immeasurablewonderfully illustrated"--Hitch; "for millions of American baby boomers, monthly issues of Classics Illustrated were a colorful, exciting gateway to the classics of Western literature"--The Blade (Tol
"Everything you want to know about the most intelligent comic books ever" according to Paul Cool. heavily illustrated, including two color inserts with nearly 50 color images of covers from the 19Everything you want to know about the most intelligent comic books ever Paul Cool heavily illustrated, including two color inserts with nearly 50 color images of covers from the 1940s to 2000s, some of them from rare foreign language issues My own favorites were the larger "World Around Us" issues, special issues, such as "Men, Guns, and Cattle" and the swashbuckling novels that introduced me to those stories Errol Flynn never got around to. When I went off to college, my parents tossed whatever issues I had (grrr), but I've replaced a treasured few in today's comic book shops.. 0s to 2000s, some of them from rare foreign language issues My own favorites were the larger "World Around Us" issues, special issues, such as "Men, Guns, and Cattle" and the swashbuckling novels that introduced me to those stories Errol Flynn never got around to. When I went off to college, my parents tossed whatever issues I had (grrr), but I've replaced a treasured few in today's comic book shops.. Interesting history of comics Interesting history of Classic Illustrated comics as I have read them as a child in the '60's.. A must for the world's greatest hobby! MormonYoYoMan Second edition brings us up to date with all things Classics Illustrated/Classic Comics. Combined with Dan Malan's books, one is prepared to really enjoy collecting the comics which introduced us to and led us to the greatest stories in the world. Cheap at twice the price, I do not regret buying this twice.
This book features additional material on the 70-year history of Classics Illustrated and the careers and contributions of such artists as Alex A. New U.S., Canadian and British series have been added. Enhancing the lively account of the growth of "the World's Finest Juvenile Publication" are new interviews and correspondence with editor Helene Lecar, publicist Eleanor Lidofsky, artist Mort Künstler, and the founder's grandson John "Buzz" Kanter. More than 300 illustrations--most of them new to this edition--include photographs of artists and production staff, comic-book covers and interiors, and a substantial number of original cover paintings and line drawings.. A significant expansion of the critically acclaimed first edition, Classics Illustrated: A Cultural History, 2d ed., carries the story of the Kanter family's series of comics-style adaptations of literary masterpieces from 1941 into the 21st century. New chapters cover the recent Jack Lake and Papercutz revivals of the series, the evolution of Classics collecting, and the unsung role of William Kanter in advancing the fortunes of his father Albert's worldwide enterprise. Kiefer, Gray Morrow, Rudolph Palais, and Louis Zansky. Blum, Lou Cameron, George Evans, Henry C. Detailed appendices provide artist attributions, issue contents and, fo