Kirjahaku

The legacy that Will Eisner (1917-2005) had on sequential art cannot be overstated--his innovative storytelling, layouts, and art on his newspaper series The Spirit inspired a generation of cartoonists, and his turn toward an acclaimed run of graphic novels beginning in 1978 with A Contract with God helped pioneer the form. This catalogue includes over 175 selected illustrations, reproduced from the original artwork, from the landmark Will Eisner Centennial Celebration exhibitions taking place in 2017 at Le Mus e de la Bande Dessin e in Angoul me and the Society of Illustrators in New York. Dual English and French text with essays by Denis Kitchen, Paul Gravett, and John Lind. Celebrating the centennial of a master storyteller Over 175 Eisner illustrations, reproduced from the originals The official catalogue to exhibitions at Le Mus e de la Bande Dessin e in Angoul me and The Society of Illustrators in New York

Will Eisner's A Contract with God--one of the most influential graphic novels of all time--reproduced at 1:1 size from the original art This deluxe slipcase, two-volume hardcover set contains full-size, full-color reproductions of Eisner's unpublished pencil layouts in one volume and his finished inked pages in the companion volume This unprecedented presentation provides a rare glimpse into the creative process of the Champion of the Graphic Novel and the making of a comics masterwork. This wealth of previously unseen material is augmented by text and appreciations from numerous Eisner Award winners. For collectors, scholars, and fans alike--this edition is not to be missed