Hal Foster: Prince of Illustrators -- Father of the Adventure Strip by Brian M. Kane

Brian M. Kane

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ISBN 10: 1887591257 ISBN 13: 9781887591256

Published by Vangaurd Press, Lebanon, New Jersey, 2001

Language: English

Condition: Used - Fine Soft cover

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Title

Hal Foster: Prince of Illustrators -- Father of the Adventure Strip by Brian M. Kane

Publisher

Vangaurd Press, Lebanon, New Jersey

Publication Date

2001

Language

English

ISBN 10

1887591257

ISBN 13

9781887591256

Binding

Softcover

Illustrator

James Bama(Introduction)

Condition

Fine

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A gray copy with pictorial boards.

Book Type

BOOK

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Reviews the seventy year career of the creator of the Prince Valiant comic strip, describing his work, his awards, the illustrators he influenced, and more. Original.

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"Superb." --Ray Bradbury

"Pick Of The Week" --Globe and Mail (Canada)

"Crowning Achievement" --The Columbus Dispatch

"Our highest recommendation" --Bud Plant Illustrated Books

"Profusely illustrated...Foster was the most virtuosic comics artist of his time." --New York Times Book Review

"Kane skillfully blends factual and anecdotal information to tell a wonderfully rich story about the man who gave form to some of the country's most beloved characters." --Illustration magazine

"I cannot praise this book highly enough!" --Comic Book Marketplace magazine

"A rich meal. It's not to be missed." --Maggie Thompson, Publisher, Comic Buyer's Guide

"Indispensable." --Comics Journal

"Part biography, part comic and world history, all beautiful." --The Stars Our Destination

"A classic 'rags to riches' story of a brilliant, self-taught man who rose to the pinnacle of the comic strip heirarchy." --Edmonton Journal

"A welcome and long-needed biography." --South Shore Monthly

"An unqualified delight." --R.C.Harvey's Opus

"Superlative." --Comic Shop News

"A fulfilling and masterful effort." --Erbania

"Foster demonstrated more than anybody how impressive an illustrated comic could be." --National Post (Canada)

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