Life, in Pictures: Autobiographical Stories

In what will be the closest thing Eisner fans will see to an autobiography, the great master and pioneer of American graphic arts presents the most intimate and personal perspective yet on his life as a writer, a professional, and an artist. "The Dreamer" and "To the Heart of the Storm" describe Eisner's gritty early life and career, while "The Name of the Game" chronicles a personal history of his wife's family. Finally, two shorter pieces illuminate the bookends of a legendary career: "The Day I Became a Professional" --which will appeal to any hopeful young artist--describes Eisner's first rejection from a potential publisher, and "A Sunset in Sunshine City" provides a poignant portrait of Eisner in old age. The book features famous characters from the world of comics (under pseudonyms, of course) and other historical figures and family members, all drawn with Eisner's characteristic mastery and technique.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 10/17/2007
ISBN: 9780393061079
Pages: 496
Weight: 2.65lbs
Size: 10.26h x 7.36w x 1.41d

Review Citations: Kirkus Best Books 06/15/2007 pg. 4
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2007 pg. 836
Entertainment Weekly 10/12/2007 pg. 79
Publishers Weekly 10/08/2007 pg. 43
Booklist 09/15/2007 pg. 56
New Yorker (The) 11/26/2007 pg. 167
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2008 pg. 249