The Silver Age of Comic Book Art
by Arlen Schumer
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Author: Arlen SchumerEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-10
ISBN: 1888054859
Number of pages: 176
Publisher: Collectors Press
Book Reviews of The Silver Age of Comic Book Art
Book Review: Silver is the New Gold!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Silver age of comic book art rules, as does the Silver age itself.
Yeah, yeah, I've read Golden Age comics, as well as books and articles about them, and I know that members of my generation gush over them and all that, but personally, I find Golden Age stuff flat, two-dimensional, and of little interest other than of it's historical nature. (Having said, that, I do want to give a sideways shout out to Michael Chabon's most excellent book, "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay." which is better than the actual Golden Age itself.)
But I digress.
Arlen Schumer's book is and excellent look at the art of the Silver Age. He chooses a number of the best of the best artists, and looks at them as a student of the Renaissance would study that era's Masters. Mr. Schumer then brings in what was going on in the world outside of comics, to show how it influenced the art, as well as adds commentary after-the-fact from the artists themselves.
No, this isn't a book about comics, nor is it a history of the Silver Age of comics, this is an excellent coffee table book that showcases the very best artwork from that era, and combines it with thoughtful and insightful commentary. This book has become the darling of the industry of which it is so obviously a love letter from the author.
If you read comics during the Silver Age, or read them now, and want to see what the Silver Age was all about (or rather what the fuss about the Silver Age is all about), you owe it to yourself to purchase this book.
Also, I do recommend the hardcover over the soft cover, as the hardcover features more pages and reflects a higher degree of production values.
Summary of The Silver Age of Comic Book Art
The Silver Age (1956?1970) was one of the most popular and influential eras in comic book history for creators and readers alike. THE SILVER AGE OF COMIC BOOK ART highlights the careers of eight acknowledged hall of fame artists who drew definitive versions of the industry?s greatest characters, while often setting trends in the look of comic book art itself. Arlen Schumer?s book is the first to concentrate on the importance of these artists and their work, as well as the literary and sociological aspects of the Silver Age. Designed by the author using a distinctive graphic style, actual comic book art is enlarged to dynamic full- and double-page spreads, along with biographical text by the author, and thoughts, ideas, and quotes from the artists themselves. Finally, here is an art book that pays proper homage to this great era of comic books and the amazing artists responsible for it.How-to Books
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