Curt Swan A Life in Comics

The artwork of Curt Swan (1920-1996) defined the look of "Superman" for over 30 years. His amazing skills of storytelling, draftsmanship and design brought a realism and sense of wonder to The Man of Steel's adventures, making them the best-selling comic books of their day. Filled with iconic artwork, this biography traces the artist's career from its beginning on features like "Gangbusters" to his widespread regard as the Dean of American comics and, later, his frustrations with an industry that viewed his dignified work as unfashionable.

Summary

A study of the life and work of Curt Swan (1920-1996) who defined the look of "Superman" for over 30 years. Filled with Swan's artwork, it traces the artist's career from its beginnings to his widespread fame. There are interviews with his family members as well as with other comics legends.

Product details

• Authors: Eddy Zeno, Mort Walker, Zeno Eddy, Walker Mort
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 11.09.2002
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art > Interior design, design
• EAN: 9781887591409
• ISBN: 978-1-887591-40-9
• Pages: 192
• Age Recommendation: from age 17