Steranko The Self-Created Man |
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| Author:
| Romberger, James |
| ISBN: | 978-0-578-40111-9 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2018 |
| Publisher: | Ground Zero Books
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $24.00 |
Book Description:
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STERANKO: THE SELF-CREATED MAN is James Romberger's long-awaited examination of the comics and film work of Jim Steranko, America's first comic book auteur. It is presented in three parts---a biographical overview; a comprehensive interview with Steranko that articulates 144 graphic and narrative innovations found in his comics from 1966-1984; and a critical analysis of his film conceptualizations for Alain Resnais, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola. Romberger's...
More DescriptionSTERANKO: THE SELF-CREATED MAN is James Romberger's long-awaited examination of the comics and film work of Jim Steranko, America's first comic book auteur. It is presented in three parts---a biographical overview; a comprehensive interview with Steranko that articulates 144 graphic and narrative innovations found in his comics from 1966-1984; and a critical analysis of his film conceptualizations for Alain Resnais, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola. Romberger's unique perspective offers an insightful and readable commentary about one of the most enigmatic and influential creators of our time.