Superman The High-Flying History of America's Most Enduring Hero |
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| Author:
| Tye, Larry |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4104-4967-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2012 |
| Publisher: | Thorndike Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $31.99 |
Book Description:
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A New York Times Bestselling Author -- Seventy-five years after he came to life, Superman remains on of America's most adored and enduring heroes. Now prize-winning journalist Larry Tye offers the first full-fledged history of the Man of Steel, his creators, and those who made him a cultural icon. From two-fisted crimebuster to über-patriot, social crusader to spiritual savior, Superman provides a deftly realized portrait of America through the lens of the hero that embodies our best selves.
A New York Times Bestselling Author -- Seventy-five years after he came to life, Superman remains on of America's most adored and enduring heroes. Now prize-winning journalist Larry Tye offers the first full-fledged history of the Man of Steel, his creators, and those who made him a cultural icon. From two-fisted crimebuster to über-patriot, social crusader to spiritual savior, Superman provides a deftly realized portrait of America through the lens of the hero that embodies our best selves.