Classics Illustrated: A Cultural History, 3d ed. by William Bryan Jones Paperbac

Description: Classics Illustrated by William Bryan Jones In its expanded third edition, this definitive work on Classics Illustrated explores the enduring series of comic book adaptations of literary masterpieces in even greater depth. Many reproductions of original art are included. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In its expanded third edition, this definitive work on Classics Illustrated explores the enduring series of comic-book adaptations of literary masterpieces in even greater depth, with twice the number of color plates as in the second edition. Drawing on interviews, correspondence, fanzines, and archival research, the book covers in full detail the work of the artists, editors, scriptwriters, and publishers who contributed to the success of the "Worlds Finest Juvenile Publication." Many previously unpublished reproductions of original art are included, along with new chapters covering editor Meyer Kaplan, art director L.B. Cole, and artist John Parker, and a complete issue-by-issue listing of significant international series. Author Biography William Bryan Jones, Jr., is the author of Petit Jean: A Wilderness Adventure; the editor of Robert Louis Stevenson Reconsidered: New Critical Perspectives; and a contributor to The Oxford Handbook of Adaptation Studies and Icons of the American Comic Book. He has written introductions for more than 100 reissued titles in the revived Classics Illustrated and related series. Table of Contents Table of ContentsAcknowledgments delete deletexiIntroduction: "Good Stories" deleteI. Albert Kanters Dream deleteII. Of Musketeers and Mohicans: The Jacquet Shop deleteIII. Louis Zansky: The Painters Touch deleteIV. Eccentricity Abounding: The War Years deleteV. Arnold Lorne Hicks: Transitional Figure deletedelete delete delete delete Between pages 54 and 55 are 16 color plates with 60 photographsVI. Enter Iger: The Fiction House Artists deleteVII. Henry Carl Kiefer and the Classics House Style deleteVIII. Alex A. Blum: "A Prince of a Man" deleteIX. A "Newer, Truer Name": The Late Forties deleteX. Blood, Sweat, and Rudy Palais deleteXI. Meyer A. Kaplan: An Editors Perspective deleteXII. William E. Kanter and the Family Business deleteXIII. Painted Covers and an Extra Nickel: The Early Fifties deleteXIV. Maurice del Bourgo: From Little Lefty to William Tell deleteXV. Freelancers and Publicity: The Mid–1950s deleteXVI. Canonical Matters and Classical Curiosities deleteXVII. Lou Cameron: "If John Wayne Had Drawn Comic Books" deleteXVIII. Norman Nodel: "A Certain Integrity" deleteXIX. Robertas Writers: Lorenz Graham and Annette T. Rubinstein deleteXX. John William Parker: Iconic Images deleteXXI. From the Crypt to the Classics: The EC Era deletedelete delete delete delete Between pages 210 and 211 are 16 color plates with 52 photographsXXII. George Evans, Reed Crandall, and EC Realism deleteXXIII. Roberta the Conqueror deleteXXIV. High Tide and Greenbacks: The Late Fifties deleteXXV. L.B. Cole: Horses, Wild Animals, and Poster Colors deleteXXVI. Gerald McCann: The Colors of the Sky deleteXXVII. Gray Morrow: "Real People and Real Events" deleteXXVIII. "Robertas Reforms": The Early Sixties deleteXXIX. "Frawleys Folly": The Twin Circle Era (1967–1971) deleteXXX. Expanding the Mission (Subsidiary Series, 1953–1971): Picture Progress and Classics Illustrated Junior deleteXXXI. Ambitious Endeavors (Subsidiary Series, 1955–1964): Classics Illustrated Special Issues; The Best from Boys Life Comics; The World Around Us deleteXXXII. Classics Abroad: The Worldwide Yellow Banner deleteXXXIII. The Wilderness Years: The Seventies and Eighties deleteXXXIV. Great Expectations: First Publishings Graphic Novels deleteXXXV. "Your Doorway to the Classics": Acclaims Study Guides deleteXXXVI. Restoration: Jack Lake Productions, Papercutz, and CCS Books deleteXXXVII. Classics Collected: Notes on the Evolution of a Pastime and a Passion deleteXXXVIII. Classical Coda deleteAppendices deleteA. Classic Comics (Gilberton, 1941–1947) and Classics Illustrated (Gilberton, 1947–1967; Frawley, 1967–1971) deleteB. Classics Illustrated Giant Editions (Gilberton, 1949) deleteC. Fast Fiction/Stories by Famous Authors Illustrated (1949–1951) deleteD. Classics Illustrated Educational Series (Gilberton, 1951–1953) deleteE. Picture Parade/Picture Progress (Gilberton, 1953–1955) deleteF. Classics Illustrated Junior (Gilberton/Famous Authors, 1953–1967; Frawley, 1967–1971) deleteG. Classics Illustrated Special Issues (Gilberton, 1955–1964) deleteH. The Best from Boys Life Comics (Gilberton, 1957–1958) deleteI. The World Around Us (Gilberton, 1958–1961) deleteJ. British Classics Illustrated, First and Second Series (Thorpe & Porter/Strato, 1951–1963; Ayers & James Pty., Ltd., Australia) deleteK. British World Illustrated Series (Thorpe & Porter, 1960–1963) deleteL. Ediçao Maravilhosa (Brazil, Editora Brasil-América Limitada [EBAL], First and Second Series, 1948–1962) deleteM. Clásicos Ilustrados (Mexico, Editora La Prensa, 1951–1974) deleteN. Klassika Eikonographemena (Greece, Atlantis-M. Pechlivanides, S.A., First Series 1951–1970, Second Series 1975–1980): Greek Literature, Mythology, and History Titles deleteO. Classics Illustrated "Joint European Series"/JES (1956–1976) deleteP. Classics Illustrated, Second Series (Berkley Publishing Group/First Publishing, 1990–1991; Classics International Entertainment, 1994) deleteQ. Classics Illustrated, Third Series, Study Guides (Acclaim Books, 1997–1998) deleteR. Classics Illustrated, Fourth Series (Jack Lake Productions, Inc., 2005–2014) deleteS. Papercutz Classics Illustrated Deluxe Editions (Papercutz, 2008–2014) deleteT. Papercutz Classics Illustrated Editions (Papercutz, 2008–2014) deleteU. British Classics Illustrated, Third Series (CCS Books, 2008– ); Modern Hardbacks (CCS Books, 2016– ); Replica Hardbacks (CCS Books, 2018– ) deleteV. Letter from Albert L. Kanter to T/4 Joseph Mersand, Camp Crowder, Missouri, 7 July 1944 deleteW. Correspondence Between Roberta Strauss and the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, re: The Dark Frigate, November-December 1955 deleteX. Letter from Roberta Strauss Feuerlicht to E. Nelson Bridwell, 25 July 1960 deleteY. Synopsis of The Call of the Wild by Ken W. Fitch, 1951 deleteChapter Notes deleteSources Cited or Consulted deleteIndex delete Review "Classics Illustrated was a wonderful series, which introduced young readers to works of literature which they were encouraged to read in the original—and thats just what I, like many others, did, in my case from The Iliad to the works of Verne and Wells. Now, with William Jones Jr.s enlarged and improved third edition of his study of the Gilberton publication, the author has introduced yet another illustrated classic to the world—this one with the title Classics Illustrated: A Cultural History. Its one of a handful of comics-historical works that belongs on any comics fans bookshelf."—Roy Thomas, Alter Ego"Bill Jones has written a compelling history, detailing the prescience of Albert Kanter, a man well ahead of his time, in anticipating the 21st-century development of using comics to coax readers towards great literature. Joining Kanter in his endeavor were the writers, artists, editors, and art directors who captivated the imaginations of more than one generation of young readers, allowing them to amass a library of classic literature more economical, in both cost and space, than the originals. Jones profiles each contributor, adding greatly not only to the familiar story of Jews and comics, but also to the lesser known histories of women and educators in the industry. As a result of the efforts of Joness subjects, and despite the assumptions of many parents and teachers, comics fans in the 40s, 50s, and 60s grew up arguably more erudite than most young people today."—Karen Green, Curator for Comics and Cartoons, Columbia University"Using artwork, interviews, and analysis, William B. Jones, Jr. brings deserved attention to the writers and artists who made condensed adaptation an art form, while also evoking memories of the naughty thrill of writing a plausible book report based on a comic book. With new chapters, new color illustrations, and rarely seen process artwork, this 3rd edition serves up a delightful blend of nostalgia and knowledge."—Randy Duncan, author of The Power of Comics and Graphic Novels: Culture, Form and ContentFrom the previous editions:"This second edition adds some 100 pages of in-depth details, new interviews, and the latest adventures of the series...an especially salient piece of comics culture...chronicles a growing respect for the medium...of interest to comics fans, culture watchers, educators, and high schoolers"—Library Journal"Highly recommended major revised edition...illuminating...more thorough and more heavily illustrated, than the original...a book to enjoy and appreciate again and again. Our Highest Recommendation"—Bud Plant, Buds Art Books"Fabulous...wonderful. A wealth of information is presented, bolstered by interviews with people, especially artists, who worked on the comics. The books layout is breathtaking...lavish. The repros of panels and covers are of exceptional quality, clear and crisp...excellent introduction...an extremely well researched, entertaining volume"—Classic Images"The appearance (or rather, reappearance, as a second edition) of this volume is an occasion for celebration across the world of comic art scholarship. There are no more than a dozen scholarly works (my favorites include Masters of American Comics, Will Elder: The Mad Playboy of Art, Underground Classics, Jews and American Comics and perhaps, although I am prejudiced, The Art of Harvey Kurtzman) in the field, nearly all of them quite recent. None is as exhaustive for any genre as this. Every reader interested in comic art, will find this volume illuminating. Close readers will find it different, more thorough and more heavily illustrated, than the original. Its a book to enjoy and appreciate again and again."—Paul Buhle (Jews and American Comics, The Art of Harvey Kurtzman) Swans Commentary"Information is endless...this book encompasses all...an excellent addition to any library...entertaining...in-depth information"—Public Library Quarterly"A comprehensive review of the art and careers of the creators...well researched, documented, and analyzed...important...interesting...highly recommended"—ARBA"A massive research project...source material is rigorously identified"—Comics Buyers Guide"Mr. Jones study represents the best memory book in a long time. Anyone who remembers horse drawn milk trucks, mail deliveries twice a day, faded red enema bags, pin boys at bowling alleys, the St. Louis Browns, and the cats meow will love this book. It is a work of outstanding achievement"—Film & History"Splendidly readable account...detailed"—Filmfax"Influence is immeasurable...wonderfully illustrated"—Hitch"For millions of American baby boomers, monthly issues of Classics Illustrated were a colorful, exciting gateway to the classics of Western literature"—The Blade (Toledo, Ohio)"Remarkably well researched...meticulously detail...a beautiful volume...painstakingly, almost lovingly, defines the series unique place in comic book and cultural history"—Neighbor News"Eentertaining, informative"—Active Years"A labour of love...an important work...a reminder of the legacy of Albert Kanter"—Weekender, Leader-Post"Meticulously indexed...copiously illustrated"—Reference & Research Book News"Generously illustrated"—Knowledge Quest"Interviews, behind-the-scenes secrets revealed and correspondence all combine to give a wide-stroke history of the publisher that introduced classic literature to several generations."—Boyce McClains Collectors Corner Details ISBN147668832X Edition 3rd ISBN-13 9781476688329 Place of Publication Jefferson, NC Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2023-12-17 NZ Release Date 2023-12-17 UK Release Date 2023-12-17 Edition Description 3rd Revised edition Audience Professional & Vocational Year 2024 ISBN-10 147668832X DEWEY 741.5973 Publisher McFarland & Co Inc Imprint McFarland & Co Inc Author William Bryan Jones Pages 472 Audience Age 18 Format Paperback Publication Date 2024-05-10 Subtitle A Cultural History, 3d ed. 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