Joe Simon: My Life in Comics

Hardback

Main Details

Title Joe Simon: My Life in Comics
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Joe Simon
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 243,Width 162
Category/GenreIndividual artists and art monographs
Comic book and cartoon art
ISBN/Barcode 9781845769307
ClassificationsDewey:741.5092
Audience
General
Illustrations 30 COLOR AND 30 B/W LINE ILLUS

Publishing Details

Publisher Titan Books Ltd
Imprint Titan Books Ltd
Publication Date 24 June 2011
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

"Gripping from the first page... If you love comic books, history, or just love a story of a real self-made man, you must read this book." - "Shadowlocked" "A true visionary, Simon's book is laced with never-before-seen photos and illustrations, and told in his own words. If you're at all curious about the history of comics and one of its earliest visionaries, My Life in Comics is a must-read." - "IGN" ..". a lovely memoir, often funny, sometimes thought-provoking, and never ostentatious. It's a true pleasure to read." - "Graphic Novel Reporter" ..". essential reading for any fan of comic book history and storytelling." - "ComicBook.com" -- In his own words, this is the life of Joe Simon, one of the most important figures in comics history, and half of the famous creative team Simon and Kirby. Joe Simon co-created Captain America, and was the first editor in chief of Marvel Comics (where he hired Stan Lee for his first job in comics). Simon began his prolific career in the Great Depression, and this book recounts his journey to New York City, his first comic book work, his meeting with Jack Kirby, and the role comics played in wartime America. He remembers the near-death of the comics, and the scramble to survive. And he reveals what it was like to bring comics out of their infancy, as they became an American art form.

Author Biography

Joe Simon and Jack Kirby created one of the most enduring American heroes in 1940 with Captain America. Simon proved to be a brilliant editor, writer, penciller, inker, and businessman, serving as an editor for Archie, Harvey, Fox, Crestwood, and Mainline Publications - Simon and Kirby's own company.