The narrator of Kidd's comic novel, in college in the 1950s, falls in love with a wisecracking art major and encounters a collection of sublimely eccentric teachers. A New York Times Notable Book for 2001.
Set in the early 1960s, The Learners is the stand alone sequel to Kidd's previous novel, The Cheese Monkeys. Always entertaining and often moving, The Learners is the story of Happy, a young graphic designer who lands his first job at a wacky advertising firm in New Haven, Connecticut. Among his colourful co-workers is Sketch, the lovable, aging ...
A lavishly illustrated volume of large-format photography features original comic book artwork that depicts DC Comics's most significant characters and artists, in a tribute that showcases both pop-culture favorites and lesser-known classics, complemented by introductory essays and researched inform
Described as "the closest thing to a rock star" in graphic design ("USA TODAY"), Kidd is an American master of graphic design. This volume collects all of his book covers and designs, as well as developmental sketches.
Fans of classic pulp paperbacks will flip over photographer Thomas Allen's delightful reconstructions. Taking covers from the pulpiest of pulp novels, Allen creates witty new scenes inspired by Hollywood noir, westerns, hard-boiled fiction, and femme fatale favorites. Aperture
First introduced by Police Comics magazine in 1941, the character of Plastic Man went on to achieve cult status for his goofy adventures and for the wildly innovative and often surreal illustrations of writer/creator Jack Cole. Cole had worked with Will Eisner on the legendary Spirit comics and went on to draw some of the most well-known comics ...
A behind-the-scenes story of the hit show that revolutionized television animation and brought a new look to the legendary Caped Crusader. Since its premiere in September 1992, "Batman: The Animated Series" has been acclaimed by enthusiastic viewers and longtime fans of the Batman character as the defining image of the Dark Knight onscreen. Now ...
Here is the incomparable cast of the DC Comics universe: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Aquaman, the Green Lantern, and the rest of the Justice League as you’ve never seen them before. Mythology brings together the best-loved comic characters in the world, brought to life by one of the most astonishing young artists working in ...
The two hottest genres in comics gleefully collide head-on, as the most beloved American superhero gets the coolest Japanese manga makeover ever. Full-color illustrations throughout.
Acclaimed as one of "Time Magazine's" 100 Best Novels, "Watchmen" is widely considered to be the greatest graphic novel of all time. "In Watching The Watchmen", artist Dave Gibbons gives his own account of the genesis of "Watchmen", opening his archives to reveal excised pages, early versions of the script original character designs, page ...
This text brings together the best-loved comic characters in the world, brought to life by one of the most astonishing young artists working in the medium today, Alex Ross. High school & older.
Wonder Woman: The Complete History proves that she's still the best super heroine around. This paperback edition is an affordable must-have for every Wonder Woman fan. Now in paperback, Wonder Woman: The Complete History celebrates the very first super heroine of all time. Nearly sixty-five years since her creation, Les Daniels honours her Olympic ...
Set in the early 1960s, The Learners is a stand-alone sequel to Kidds previous novel, The Cheese Monkeys. Always entertaining and often moving, The Learners is the story of Happy, a young graphic designer who lands his first job at a wacky advertising firm filled with eccentric creative artists.
'There's evil in the world.' George W. Bush And lots of it. The question is, just what does it look like? A politician? An ex-girlfriend? Your landlord? Your boss? Hanna Arendt said it was banal. The Red Sox think of the Yankees. And in this hilarious, disturbing, quirky, and brilliant little book, noted illustrators Nicholas Blechman and ...
This title explores Wonder Woman's history from her earliest origins to her most recent transformations. The book traces her evolution through comic books, graphic novels, television and merchandise and includes interviews with famous "Wonder Woman" writers and artists, and original sketches.
Millionaire's "Maakies" comic strip runs in some of the largest weekly papers, and stars a drunken crow on the high seas with vaudeville humor. This volume features a year's worth of strips in a deluxe hardcover format that complements the strips classical style.
This hilarious coming-of-age novel can only be described as a portrait of the designer as a young man. After two semesters under the aegis of the enigmatic professor/guru Winter Sorbeck, the world will never look the same.
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