Will Eisner, champion of the graphic novel
By: by Paul Levitz ; introduction by Brad Meltzer
Contributors: Eisner, Will, artist; Meltzer, Brad, writer of added text
Publisher: Abrams ComicArts
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 214
ISBN-13: 9781419714986
Subjects: Graphic novels; Cartoonists; History and criticism; Criticism and interpretation; Biography; Comic books, strips
Other titles: Will Eisner; Champion of the graphic novel
Description: "Will Eisner (1917-2005) is universally considered the master of comics storytelling, best known for The Spirit, his iconic newspaper comic strip, and A Contract With God, the first significant graphic novel. This seminal work from 1978 ushered in a new era of personal stories in comics form that touched every adult topic from mortality to religion and sexuality, forever changing the way writers and artists approached comics storytelling. Noted historian Paul Levitz celebrates Eisner by showcasing his most famous work along­side unpublished and rare materials from the family archives. Also included are original interviews with creators such as Jules Feiffer, Art Spiegelman, Scott McCloud, Jeff Smith, Denis Kitchen, and Neil Gaiman--all of whom knew Eisner and were inspired by his work to create their own graphic novels for a new generation of readers." -- Publisher's description
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (1 page at end) and index.
Table of contents: title: Overture; title: The Spirit rising; title: The Spirit unbound; title: Storytelling business; title: Reconnecting; title: Teach the world; title: Graphic novels are coming!; title: An inspiring contract; title: Center stage; title: Curtain call; title: Will Eisner and the graphic novel: the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con panel; title: A Will Eisner bibliography; title: The Will Eisner Comic Book Industry Awards Best Graphic Album, 1988-2014.