The History of EC Comics by Grant Geissman
In 1947, Bill Gaines inherited his father's publishing company, EC Comics. Over the next eight years, Gaines and his writers and artists reinvented the comic book, introducing mature themes and legendary titles like Tales from the Crypt, Weird Science, and MAD. With more than 1,000 images, EC fans are sure to find something new.
“The ultimate gift for fans of horror and top quality comic art” * forbes.com *
“Weird! Incredible! Mad!” * economist.com *
“A true behemoth.” * itsnicethat.com *
“The History of EC Comics explores an under-narrated story and acknowledges EC’s profound impact on other comic book artists – and on pop culture more broadly.” * hypebeast.com *
“EC comic books, which spawned notorious titles like Tales From the Crypt, Shock SuspenStories and Mad, have become the comics that refused to die.” * The New York Times *
“Weird! Incredible! Mad!” * economist.com *
“A true behemoth.” * itsnicethat.com *
“The History of EC Comics explores an under-narrated story and acknowledges EC’s profound impact on other comic book artists – and on pop culture more broadly.” * hypebeast.com *
“EC comic books, which spawned notorious titles like Tales From the Crypt, Shock SuspenStories and Mad, have become the comics that refused to die.” * The New York Times *
Grant Geissman is one of the world’s leading experts on EC Comics and Mad magazine, and the author and designer of several books on the subject, four of them nominated for an Eisner Award. He is also an Emmy-nominated guitarist and composer who co-wrote the music for the hit television series Two and a Half Men and Mike & Molly. His most recent solo album, BLOOZ, was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2022.
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| ISBN 13 | 9783836549769 |
| ISBN 10 | 383654976X |
| Title | The History of EC Comics |
| Author | Grant Geissman |
| Series | Extra Large Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Taschen GmbH |
| Year published | 2020-08-07 |
| Number of pages | 592 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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