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- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Book Title
- Super Boys : the Amazing Adventures of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster--The Creators of Superman
- Publication Name
- Super Boys
- Title
- Super Boys
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- ISBN-10
- 1250049687
- EAN
- 9781250049681
- ISBN
- 9781250049681
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Press
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, Art, Literary Criticism, Comics & Graphic Novels
- Topic
- Techniques / Cartooning, Nonfiction / Biography & Memoir, Literary, Artists, Architects, Photographers, Comics & Graphic Novels
- Release Date
- 03/06/2014
- Release Year
- 2014
- Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- US
- Item Height
- 1in
- Item Length
- 8.5in
- Item Width
- 5.5in
- Item Weight
- 20.7 Oz
- Publication Year
- 2014
- Number of Pages
- 464 Pages
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In time for the 75th anniversary of the Man of Steel , comes the first comprehensive literary biography of Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel, creators of the DC Comics superhero Superman and the inspiration for Michael Chabon's Kavalier and Clay Drawing on ten years of research in the trenches of Cleveland libraries, boarded-up high schools, and secret, private collections, and a love of comic books, Brad Ricca's Super Boys is the first ever full biography about Superman's creators. Among scores of new discoveries, the book reveals the first stories and pictures ever published by the two, where the first Superman story really came from, the real inspiration for Lois Lane, the template for Superman's costume, and much, much more . Super Boys also tracks the boys' unknown, often mysterious lives after they left Superman, including Siegel's secret work during World War II and never-before-seen work from Shuster. Super Boys explains, finally, what exactly happened with the infamous check for $130 that pulled Superman away from his creators--and gave control of the character to the publisher. Ricca also uncovers the true nature of Jerry's father's death, a crime that has always remained a mystery. Super Boys is the story of a long friendship between boys who grew to be men and the standard that would be impossible for both of them to live up to.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
ISBN-10
1250049687
ISBN-13
9781250049681
eBay Product ID (ePID)
171745498
Product Key Features
Book Title
Super Boys : the Amazing Adventures of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster--The Creators of Superman
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Techniques / Cartooning, Nonfiction / Biography & Memoir, Literary, Artists, Architects, Photographers, Comics & Graphic Novels
Publication Year
2014
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Art, Literary Criticism, Comics & Graphic Novels
Number of Pages
464 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.5in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
20.7 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Pn6727.S515487z84
Reviews
Thoroughly researched... speaks to the treatment of artists by corporate America and its relationship to truth and justice. Written in a breezy, accessible style, this title will have wide appeal, especially to those whose views on the American way were shaped by comics, television shows, and movies featuring the Man of Steel., "A wonderful book, as exciting as Michael Chabon's The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay." -- Booklist, starred boxed review "An admirably thorough account of Siegel and Shuter's long struggle to get their creation published...That they came up with the first bona fide superhero, thus helping change popular culture and sowing the seeds of a multi-million dollar industry, is a remarkable accomplishment, which Ricca recounts grippingly." -- The New York Times Book Review "Compulsively readable... Ricca's comprehensive biography reveals the turmoil and creative genius that led to our most enduring superhero, the Man of Steel." -- Publishers Weekly "Thoroughly researched... speaks to the treatment of artists by corporate America and its relationship to truth and justice. Written in a breezy, accessible style, this title will have wide appeal, especially to those whose views on the American way were shaped by comics, television shows, and movies featuring the Man of Steel." -- Library Journal "The title Super Boys says it all . . . the truly amazing biography of two of the most important names in popular fiction." -- Stan Lee "An American icon drawn with compassion and verve. A must read for heroes everywhere." -- Jeph Loeb, author of Superman For All Seasons and writer/producer of Smallville "No square panels or word balloons can contain Ricca's gripping effervescence: it's headier than a bird or a plane or a speeding bullet." -- Tracy Daugherty, author of Just One Catch "Beautiful and heartbreaking." -- Brad Meltzer, New York Times bestselling author "As a citizen of the modern world, you need to read this book." -- Neal Adams, Compulsively readable... Ricca's comprehensive biography reveals the turmoil and creative genius that led to our most enduring superhero, the Man of Steel., "The title Super Boys says it all . . . the truly amazing biography of two of the most important names in popular fiction." -Stan Lee"An American icon drawn with compassion and verve. A must read for heroes everywhere." -Jeph Loeb, author of Superman For All Seasons and writer/producer of Smallville "No square panels or word balloons can contain Ricca's gripping effervescence: it's headier than a bird or a plane or a speeding bullet." -Tracy Daugherty, author of Just One Catch "Beautiful and heartbreaking." -Brad Meltzer, New York Times bestselling author"As a citizen of the modern world, you need to read this book." -Neal Adams, The title Super Boys says it all . . . the truly amazing biography of two of the most important names in popular fiction., An admirably thorough account of Siegel and Shuter's long struggle to get their creation published...That they came up with the first bona fide superhero, thus helping change popular culture and sowing the seeds of a multi-million dollar industry, is a remarkable accomplishment, which Ricca recounts grippingly., No square panels or word balloons can contain Ricca's gripping effervescence: it's headier than a bird or a plane or a speeding bullet.
Copyright Date
2014
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
741.5973
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
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