Curt Swan a Life in Comics by Eddy Zeno and Mort Walker (2002, Hardcover)

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Curt Swan A Life in Comics by Zeno, Eddy, Walker, Mort [Hardcover]

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PublisherVanguard Productions
ISBN-101887591397
ISBN-139781887591393
eBay Product ID (ePID)64496027

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Book TitleCurt Swan Alife in Comics
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicIndividual Artists / Monographs, Artists, Architects, Photographers, Graphic Arts / Illustration
Publication Year2002
IllustratorYes
GenreDesign, Art, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorEddy Zeno, Mort Walker
FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight0.4 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
Number of Volumes1 vol.
SynopsisThe artwork of Curt Swan (1920-1996) defined the look of Superman for over 30 years. His amazing skills of storytelling, draftsmanship and design brought a realism and sense of wonder to The Man of Steel's adventures, making them the best-selling comic books of their day. Filled with iconic artwork, this biography traces the artist's career from its beginning on features like Gangbusters to his widespread regard as the Dean of American comics and, later, his frustrations with an industry that began to view his classic, dignified work as unfashionable. This monograph features one-on-one interviews with Curt's family as well as with comics legends Joe Kubert, Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson and more., Filled with iconic artwork, this biography traces the artist's career from its beginning on features like "Gangbusters" to his widespread regard as the Dean of American comics and, later, his frustrations with an industry that viewed his dignified work as unfashionable., The elegant style of Curt Swan (1920-1996) defined the look of Superman for over 30 years. Filled with rare artwork, this fascinating biography traces every step of the artist's career.

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  • A must have for any serious comic fan!

    Excellent reference for a classic artist -- and comprehensive Index included!

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