Kirby: King of Comics - Couverture souple

Evanier, Mark

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1419727494 ISBN 13 : 9781419727498

Editeur : Abrams ComicArts, 2017

Synopsis

Revised and expanded! Jack Kirby created or co-created some of comic books' most popular super heroes, including Captain America, The X-Men, The Hulk, The Fantastic Four, The Mighty Thor, Darkseid, and The New Gods. More significantly, he created much of the visual language for fantasy and adventure comics. Almost everything that was different about comic books began in the 1940s on the drawing table of Jack Kirby. This is his story by one who knew him well - Mark Evanier. First issued in 2008, Kirby: King of Comics was the first overview of the legendary comic book creator's career. It is now available in a smaller, more affordable package, revised and expanded for Kirby's centennial.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

"The "Anniversary Edition" re-release of the 2008 book on Kirby which celebrates what would have been the artist's 100th birthday is a great way for fans to get to know one of the godfathers of comic books.... Both the narrative and art are fascinating to fall into." The New York Daily News

"Well-written and smartly presented, it's a beautiful thing to have and hold. Looking just as at home on an art collector's bookcase as it might on an eight-year-old's bedside table, it does the King proud. 5 out of 5 stars" Total Film

"What immediately sets Evanies's book apart from recent comics histories is that King of Comics is fully authorised and, importantly, stuffed with artwork and artefacts that communicate Kirby's genius better than any descriptive prose." SciFiNow

"There are stories from Kirby on the people he worked with and the inspirations behind the titles. The artwork featured includes pieces spanning his entire career, varying from original pencils to one-off sketches. It's truly a book fit for a king." --Comic Heroes

"Whether you're a comic fan or not, it s an undeniably astounding body of work, which as we goggle at the latest iteration of Spider-Man currently playing in cinemas across the globe deserves more than ever to be known and celebrated." --Mr Porter

'The deliciously detailed Kirby: King of Comics is the perfect way to delve deeper into just who Jack was and what made him so special. Put together in a way that feels as vibrant and engaging as Kirby's artwork, Kirby: King of Comics deserves to be added to your collection as soon as possible and is easily one of the greatest comics-driven books we've ever had the pleasure of reading. Hail to the King, baby. 10 out of 10 stars!' Starburst magazine

'A real gem.' --Books Monthly

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Jack Kirby created or co-created some of comic books most popular characters including Captain America, The X-Men, The Hulk, The Fantastic Four, The Mighty Thor, Darkseid, and The New Gods. More significantly, he created much of the visual language for fantasy and adventure comics. There were comics before Kirby, but for the most part their page layout, graphics, and visual dynamic aped what was being done in syndicated newspaper strips. Almost everything that was different about comic books began in the forties on the drawing table of Jack Kirby. This is his story by one who knew him wellthe authorized celebration of the one and only King of Comics and his groundbreaking work. ' I don't think it's any accident that . . . the entire Marvel universe and the entire DC universe are all pinned or rooted on Kirby's concepts.' Michael Chabon

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Abrams ComicArts
• Date d'édition: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1419727494
• ISBN 13: 9781419727498
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 240