Synopses & Reviews
Graphic novels are the hottest books for young adults right now! This exciting new series showcases the lives and careers of six of today's most important and successful graphic novelists. Starting with their childhoods, each book discusses the novelist's artistic and literary influences, and how he or she got started in comics and graphic novels. Career development, peaks and valleys, awards, and descriptions of their notable works are fully covered by these fascinating books. Panels from the work of each of the novelists illustrate and further the text. These beautiful books are sure to be a huge hit with your young adult readers. Widely considered the father of the graphic novel, Will Eisner is recognized as a comic genius by those familiar with his work. Even now, well into his eighties, Eisner continues to inspire young people with his pioneering graphic style. The author of this engaging book, a former editor in chief at Marvel and DC Comics, traces Eisner's life from his earliest days as an illustrator to the height of his career as the creator of The Spirit.
Synopsis
Widely considered the father of the graphic novel, the late Will Eisner is recognized as a comic genius by those familiar with his work. Well into his eighties, Eisner continued to inspire young people with his pioneering graphic style. The author of this engaging book traces Eisner's life from his earliest days as an illustrator to the height of his career as the creator of The Spirit. Young readers will find the inspiration for his characters, abundant color illustrations of Eisner's work, and extensive captions that reveal some of the artist's methods and motivations.