|
|
|
| . |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| LES DANIELS |
|
SUPERMAN
THE
COMPLETE HISTORY
THE LIFE AND
TIMES OF THE MAN OF STEEL |
by Les Daniels
Book design by Chip Kidd |
Hardcover: 192 pages
Chronicle Books
ISBN: 0811821625 |
$29.95
|
From
Flaunt
:
"The
Man of Steel, and the events that forged him. Lavishly illustrated with
every kind of Superman memorabilia imaginable and original comic panels,
plus social discourse on the half-century life and influence of comicdoms
most celebrated illegal alien." |
|
|
|
From
Amazon.com
While
comic books trace their origins to the late 19th century, Superman, who
debuted in 1938's Action Comics #1, is virtually synonymous with the medium.
Yet, as Superman, the Complete History shows, the Man of Steel has also
made a lasting impact in comic strips, film, toys, TV, radio, and even
on Broadway. In this beautifully composed volume, Les Daniels collects
rare and never-before-seen early artwork by Superman's teenage creators,
Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster (including a two-page doodle from 1936 featuring
early Superman costume designs), and he chronicles the evolution of the
character from an orphan alien comics hero to a complex multimedia icon.
Entire pages are devoted to photographs of the various costumes worn by
TV and film incarnations, of numerous action figures and related toys,
and of movie poster and stills. Several comics stories are also reproduced
in their entirety.
Almost
as impressive as the stunning art design is Daniels's narrative: covering
the 60 years from 1938 to 1998, he collects interviews with several writer-artist
teams that detail the changes in the Man of Steel and his relationships
with Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Lex Luthor, and Perry White. Daniels's examination
of the "Death of Superman" story arc, in particular, is a fascinating study
of Superman's commercial and archetypal appeal. The final pages preview
Superman tales by Barry Windsor-Smith and Alex Ross (whose beautiful painted
graphic novel Kingdom Come turned many heads), and the hardback cover holds
a special surprise underneath its paper wrap.
--Patrick
O'Kelley
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| SUPERMAN |
 |
The
Ultimate Guide |
by Scott Beatty
with Roger Stewart & Jeph Loeb |
Hardcover: 128 pages
DK
ISBN: 0789488531 |
$19.99
|
| For 60 years
the world famous Man of Steel has used his superpowers to fight for truth,
justice, and fair play against the forces of evil and chaos. With unparalleled
access to the archives of DC Comics-- the creators of Superman-- classic
art is combined with some never-before-published work to create Superman:
The Ultimate Guide. Discover Superman and little known facts about his
universe as never before-key locations are revealed, crucial events and
characters are profiled, and secrets are unlocked in this comprehensive
volume. |
| From the doomed
planet Krypton to Smallville, Kansas, to the great (but often troubled)
city of Metropolis, a powerful superhero has fought for truth, justice,
and the American way for over 70 years. In this breathtaking tribute to
the man of steel himself, all the nitty-gritty, fascinating details of
Superman's life and career are investigated, analyzed, and celebrated.
Discover just what happened back on Krypton to propel infant "Kal-El" to
Earth as the one Kryptonian hope for rebirth of their civilization. Learn
how a loving farm family named Kent adopted the baby, renamed him Clark,
and instilled him with solid American values. And meet the many, many friends
and enemies of our hero, including, fiercely independent but lovable Lois
Lane, the nasty Joker, and Doomsday, the unstoppable creature that killed
Superman.
Allowed unlimited access
to the archives of DC Comics, author Scott Beatty delved deep, coming up
with the kind of details fans will fall all over themselves to peruse,
including each featured character's vital statistics and year of appearance
on the Superman scene. The large book format, compelling, readable text,
and many crystal-clear illustrations in The Ultimate Guide are in keeping
with Dorling Kindersley's signature style. A true treasure for superhero
buffs!
About the Author
A former English teacher,
radio personality, and magazine editor, Scott Beatty is also the author
of DK's Batman: The Ultimate Guide to the Dark Knight.
Dimensions (in inches): 0.60 x 12.14 x 10.34
|
|
|
|
|
|
| HOW
TO DRAW SUPERMAN |
|
by Ty Templeton, John Delaney, & Ron Boyd |
Paperback: 40 pages
Walter Foster Publications
ISBN: 1560103272 |
$8.95
|
|
|
| This book, as
well as the how to draw the animated Batman book are incredible. Not too
complex, colorful examples on an oversized book make it easy to learn the
style of the animated Batman series, and it's similar style counterpart
Superman. It has good tips on perspective, so beginners will be able to
learn the basics, and more advanced fans of this kind of style will be
able to work on the examples to hone their skill. Plus the writing is upbeat
and fun, the characters often tell you how to do different parts of the
book. 5 Stars for Fun and Style! |
|
|
|
