Superman

The Unauthorized Biography

Häftad, Engelska, 2013

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A celebration of Superman's life and historyin time for his 75th birthdayHow has the Big Blue Boy Scout stayed so popular for so long? How has he changed with the times, and what essential aspects of him have remained constant? This fascinating biography examines Superman as a cultural phenomenon through 75 years of action-packed adventures, from his early years as a social activist in circus tights to his growth into the internationally renowned demigod he is today.Chronicles the ever-evolving Man of Steel and his worldnot just the men and women behind the comics, movies and shows, but his continually shifting origin story, burgeoning powers, and the colorful cast of trusted friends and deadly villains that surround himPlaces every iteration of the Man of Steel into the character's greater, decades-long story: From Bud Collyer to Henry Cavill, World War II propagandist to peanut butter pitchman, Super Pup to Super Friends, comic strip to Broadway musical, Lori Lemaris to Lois & Clarkit's all hereAffectionate, in-depth analyses of the hero's most beloved adventures, in and out of the comicshis most iconic Golden Age tales, goofiest Silver Age exploits, and the contemporary film, television, and comics stories that keep him alive todayWritten by NPR book critic, blogger, and resident comic book expert, Glen Weldon

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2013-05-16
Mått156 x 234 x 21 mm
Vikt603 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor352
FörlagTurner Publishing Company
ISBN9781681629209

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GLEN WELDON is a freelance writer who for the past ﬁ ve years has served as NPR’s go-to comic book guy, reviewing all things funnybook-related for their Monkey See blog, main website, Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast, and national shows. His writing has appeared in the New York Times Book Review, the New Republic, Slate, Story, Washington City Paper, the American Literary Review, and many other publications. He has received an NEA Arts Journalism Fellowship, a Ragdale Writing Fellowship, and a Pew Fellowship in the Arts for Fiction. You can find him at glenweldon.tumblr.com.

"Weldon's years as a lifelong Superman fan give him superb insight into the character's central truths.... A reliable, witty, and informative guide." —NPR Books"Breezily written and compulsively readable." —A/V Club"An excellent portrait of the Man of Steel, managing to be fan-crazed and critical at the same time." —Publishers Weekly"[Gathers] the sprawling, complex, and occasionally contradictory history of Superman into a rich and deeply textured story." —New York Journal of Books