Excess The Art of Michael Golden, Comics' Inimitable Storyteller and How He Does It

Witterstaetter, Renee, Golden, Michael, Snodgrass, Patricia

ISBN 10: 1934331007 / ISBN 13: 9781934331002

Published by Vanguard Productions, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Excess The Art of Michael Golden, Comics' Inimitable Storyteller and How He Does It
• Publisher: Vanguard Productions
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1934331007
• ISBN 13: 9781934331002
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Artist/writer Michael Golden is one of the most respected creators in the comic-book industry; the influence behind generations of artists. He visualizes the finished page completely in his head before he begins--as if those images had been there always, waiting to be freed. Golden's unique, innovative work has been seen in Micronauts, The 'Nam, and Dr. Strange, as well as almost every major character in comics. Excess, the first color hardcover retrospective of his work, features Golden's own words as he discusses his art and technique in depth. For Golden, "excess" defines a mind that can form every fold and nuance of a character without being overwhelmed by the frenzy. Like Michaelangelo creating a sculpture, Michael Golden chips away the excess to reveal the artwork within.

About the Author

Artist/Writer Michael Golden worked as an editor for DC Comics, and as the Senior Art Director at Marvel Comics. He is the co-creator of X-Men's Rogue as well as Spartan X and Bucky O' Hare. He lives in Connecticut.


Renee Witterstaetter began her career as a writer and editor on Superman, Silver Surfer, She-Hulk, X-Files, and Jurassic Park. Video work followed for Madonna, Seal, and Usher, as well as the films Rush Hour 2 and Red Dragon. Her many books include The Life and Films of Jackie Chan and Fantastic Art of Arthur Suydam. She lives in New York City.