Genius - Softcover

Seagle, Steven T.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1596432632 ISBN 13: 9781596432635

Publisher: First Second, 2013

Synopsis

Ted Marx works hard at his career as a quantum physicist. But lately the demands of his job have begun to overwhelm him. Then Ted makes a startling discovery: his wife's father once knew Einstein and claims that Einstein entrusted to him a final, devastating secret―a secret even more profound and shattering than the work that led to the first atom bombs. If Ted can convince his father-in-law to tell him what Einstein had to say, his job will be safe. But does he dare reveal Einstein's most dangerous secret to those who might exploit it?

In their comic book Genius, acclaimed duo Teddy H. Kristiansen and Steven T. Seagle have created an exploration of the heights of intellectual and scientific achievement and the depths of human emotion and confusion.

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About the Author

Steven T. Seagle is the seven-time Eisner Award-nominated writer best known for his semi-autobiographical graphic novel, It's a Bird . . . illustrated by Teddy H. Kristiansen. He is a two-time GLAAD Media Award-nominee for his series American Virgin. Seagle is a co-founder of Man of Action Studios, creators of Ben 10 and Generator Rex. Genius is his most recent graphic novel. He also writes and directs for the stage.

Teddy H. Kristiansen is a Eisner Award-winning artist from the faraway land of Denmark who spends a lot of time with his computer and the many books in his house. (Too many, according to his wife.) In addition to his work in animation and children's books, Kristiansen is a critically-acclaimed comics artist. Genius is his second collaboration with writer Steven Seagle.

From Publishers Weekly

Ted Halket advanced rapidly through school as a child after he was recognized as a genius, but his understanding of human relations didn't develop as quickly as the rest of his intellect. Even when he's married with two children and holds a prestigious job at a major research institute, Ted is drowning, both personally and professionally. Then his elderly father-in-law, whose health is failing, dangles a dazzling prize: Einstein's last secret—a scientific truth so huge it will save Ted's career from encroaching failure. Frequent collaborators Seagle and Kristiansen (It's a Bird...; House of Secrets) create a sad and sweet virtuoso portrait of a besieged man lost in his own disconnection from humanity. Seagle illuminates Ted's inability to connect emotionally with his wife and explain sex to his teenage son, and a series of confrontations with his father-in-law escalate like a puzzle-box mystery. Eisner Award–winner Kristiansen's painted artwork is exquisitely detailed and colored—gorgeous muted pastels and earth tones explode in abstract, psychedelic shades, revealing Einstein's secret and Ted's epiphany. Most remarkably, Seagle and Kristiansen allow the connection of words and pictures to mirror the reader's own comprehension of Ted's journey to awareness. This touching and affecting story unlocks the secrets of the universe and of a man's heart. (July)

About this edition

• Publisher: First Second
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1596432632
• ISBN 13: 9781596432635
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128
• Illustrator: Kristiansen Teddy