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 Noted historian Paul Levitz celebrates Eisner by showcasing his most famous work alongside unpublished and rare materials from the family archives.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.
Contents
- Chapter One: Overture
- Chapter Two: The Spirit Rising
- Chapter Three: The Spirit Unbound
- Chapter Four: Storytelling Business
- Chapter Five: Reconnecting
- Chapter Six: Teach the World
- Chapter Seven: Graphic Novels Are Coming!
- Chapter Eight: An Inspiring Contract
- Chapter Nine: Center Stage
- Chapter Ten: Curtain Call
Note: The digital edition (11/10/2015) for this volume was released before the print edition.
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