by Sean Howe
First published 2004
Contemporary authors examine the comics that shaped their lives and work in this collection of personal essays. Jonathan Lethem reflects on Jack Kirby's artistic genius and how comic books influenced childhood friendships. Brad Meltzer recalls a summer spent reading New Teen Titans. Glen David Gold explores the compulsive world of comic collecting. Myla Goldberg analyzes the dark imagery in works by Chris Ware and Renée French. Steve Erickson examines the twisted nationalism in American Flagg. Other contributors include Luc Sante writing about Tintin, Aimee Bender on Yummy Fur, Greil Marcus discussing Uncle Sam, and Lydia Millet exploring Little Nemo in Slumberland. Each writer brings their distinct perspective to bear on the medium that captivated them. The collection reveals how the marriage of words and images creates a unique artistic language that continues to influence creative minds.
Genres: essays, literary-criticism, contemporary, non-fiction, comics, graphic-novels-comics
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, personal-reflection
240 pages · Hardcover · Pantheon