Feiffer ends his fabulous 1965 essay on comic book history with an argument that comics are. May 25, 20 it was the great comic book heroes edited by jules feiffer. The great comic book heroes was a distillation of the dawn of the superhero comics in the early 1940s. By 1993 he began writing and illustrating books aimed at young readers, with several of them winning awards. He illustrated norton justers beloved childrens book the phantom tollbooth 1961. For many who purchased the book or studied a library copy, the great comic book heroes is fondly remembered for providing a first exposure to a battery of artists and cartoonists from joe shuster to bob kane to will. For many who purchased the book or studied a library copy, the great comic book heroes is fondly remembered for providing a first exposure to a battery of artists and. In 1965, feiffer wrote what is arguably the first critical history of the comic book superheroes of the late 1930s and early 1940s. The great comic book heroes by jules feiffer 8 editions first published in 1965 not in library. Buy the great comic book heroes by jules feiffer online at alibris. Great comic book heroes by feiffer, jules a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. This homage by feiffer to the great comic book heroes has become almost legendary since its first appearance in 1965, but it is mainly feiffers essays on the comic books that distinguishes it. In 1965, feiffer wrote what is arguably the first critical history of the comic book superheroes of the late 30s and early 40s, including plastic man. Editions of the great comic book heroes by jules feiffer.
On this veterans day, the two guys salute one of the most talented, and certainly the most satirical, men to serve in the u. I owe an enormous debt because he answered all of the questions i had about being a grownup and being creative for a living. Sub mariner, captain america, plastic man, the spirit, afterword. The great comic book of heroes by jules feiffer librarything. Compiled, introduced and annotated by jules feiffer. Jules feiffer books list of books by author jules feiffer. I swiped ideas diligently from the swipers, drew sixtyfour pages in two days, sometimes one day, stapled the product together, and took it out on the street where kids my age sat behind orange crates selling and trading comic books. Jules feiffer, american cartoonist and writer who became famous for his feiffer, a satirical comic strip notable for its emphasis on very literate captions. Jules feiffer s historic essay, available again in a compact and affordable size. The great comic book heroes july 3, 2008 jules feiffer offers a critical history of comic books. Fantagraphics is proud to publish jules feiffers long outofprint and seminal essay of comics criticism, the great comic book heroes, in a compact and. Jul 03, 2008 the great comic book heroes by jules feiffer paperback, 80 pages list price. The great comic book heroes as a nonfiction author, feiffer is most revered in comics circles for his standard the great comic book heroes bonanza books, dial press, 1965, which he wrote in commission of e. He wrote the animated short munro, which won an academy.
Its an enjoyable and nostalgic, if brief, ride, and worthwhile if the price is right. Jules ralph feiffer was born in new york city on january 26, 1929. In the book, feiffer writes about the unique the place of comics in the space between high and low art and the power which this space offers both the creator and reader. Great comic book heroes by feiffer jules for sale online ebay. The great comic book heroes by jules feiffer, paperback. His books for children include the man in the ceiling, a barrel of laughs, a vale of tears, i lost my bear, bark, george. A great book about the super heroes of comic books superman, captain marvel, human torch, the flash, green lantern, the spectre, hawkman, wonder woman. He describes going to work for will eisner as an assistant. The problem with other superheroes was that the most. Apr, 2003 by jules feiffer fantagraphics is proud to publish jules feiffer s long outofprint and seminal essay of comics criticism, the great comic book heroes, in a compact and affordable format. The great comicbook heroes compiled, introduced and. Jules feiffers historic essay, available again in a compact and affordable size.
It was the great comic book heroes edited by jules feiffer. In 1965, feiffer wrote what is arguably the first critical history of the comic book superheroes of the late 1930s and early 1940s, including plastic man, batman, superman, the. Feiffers long career began with an apprenticeship to will eisner in the late 40s. Fantagraphics is proud to publish jules feiffers long outofprint and seminal essay of comics criticism, the great comic book heroes, in a compact and affordable size. The work was one of the first academic studies of comics, more specifically superhero comics. This homage by feiffer to the great comic book heroes has become almost legendary since its first appearance in 1965, but it is mainly feiffer s essays on the comic books that distinguishes it. Jules feiffer has won a number of prizes for his cartoons, plays, and screenplays, including the pulitzer prize for editorial cartooning. They talk with him about his latest book, and his first graphic novel, kill my mother liveright, and about his decision to write within the noircrime genre. His books for children include the man in the ceiling, a barrel of laughs, a vale of tears, i lost my bear, bark, george, and meanwhile. The advent of the superhero was a bizarre comeuppance for the american dream. He wrote the animated short munro, which won an academy award for best animated short film in 1961. Apr, 2003 jules feiffer s the great comic book heroes is a loving appreciation of the golden age of hero comics. A celebrated comic story, munro, 1959, about a fouryearold drafted into the army, was adapted into an academyawardwinning short.
In 1965, feiffer wrote what is arguably the first critical history of the comic book superheroes of the late 30s and early 40s, including plastic man, batman, superman, the spirit, and others. He won the pulitzer prize in 1986 as americas leading editorial cartoonist, and in 2004 he was inducted into the comic book hall of fame. The verbal elements usually took the form of monologues in which the speaker exposed his own insecurities. Fantagraphics is proud to publish jules feiffers long outofprint and seminal essay of comics criticism, the great comic book heroes, in a compact and affordable format. Beloved children s book author jules feiffer didn t start out with kidfriendly fare. The book is slender and offers little text by feiffer, but reprints in color early stories of the original superheroes.
Comic books, world war ii, the depression, and i all got going at roughly the same time. Fantagraphics is proud to publish jules feiffer s long outofprint and seminal essay of comics criticism, the great comic book heroes, in a compact and affordable size. Nov 11, 2014 on this veterans day, the two guys salute one of the most talented, and certainly the most satirical, men to serve in the u. Fantagraphics is proud to publish jules feiffer s long outofprint and seminal essay of comics criticism, the great comic book heroes, in a compact and affordable size in 1965, feiffer wrote what is arguably the first critical history of the comic book superheroes of the late 1930s and early 1940s, including plastic man, batman, superman, the spirit and othe. Jules feiffers the great comic book heroes is a loving appreciation of the golden age of hero comics.
Great comic book heroes great comic book heroes by feiffer, jules. His father, david, was a salesman who was usually unemployed because of the great depression. Taking us back to the days when not only jerry seigel and joe shusters superman, and bob kanes batman rid mythical cities of villains, but plastic man, the human torch and captain marvel also battled for truth and justice. Jules feiffer is an american cartoonist, author, playwright, screenwriter, and popular satirist.
Written in 1964 the book traces the early days of comic strips and is well illustrated with the first issues of prominent superheroes. Most of them, as i remember, were the rhymed adventures of bugpeople in a place called bugville. An interview with jules feiffer comics alternative. In 1965, feiffer wrote what is arguably the first critical history of the comic book superheroes of the late 1930s and early 1940s, including plastic man, batman, superman, the spirit and others.
Jules ralph feiffer born january 26, 1929 is an american cartoonist and author, who was considered the most widely read satirist in the country. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Feiffer, for his part, takes full advantage of the form, using the comic book toolbox to make very cool choices. They talk with him about his latest book, and his first graphic novel, kill my mother liveright, and about his decision to. In 1965, bonanza books released the great comic book heroes, a 192page book of reprinted 1940s comic book stories compiled, introduced and annotated by jules feiffer. There are no captions in this book, and almost no thought bubbles. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. He labels comics junk only to vigorously defend our need for them.
The illustrations are nicely reproduced, with several complete stories some origin stories, but for the most part the selections are unremarkable. Jules feiffer the great comic book heroes wrote the introduction, while laura siegel larson, jerry siegels daughter, contributed an appreciation of action comics. Sep 21, 2010 the great book heroes annotated and compiled by jules feiffer is a collectors delight. The story that sticks in every comic fans mind about jules feiffer is the one he relates in his wonderful book the great comic book heroes. Jules feiffer, born january 26, 1929, new york, new york, u. A hardcover book he wrote in 1966 the great comic book heroes, is the first tome on comic book history, combining feiffers reminisces of the golden age of comics with reprints of pivotal stories from the 1930s and 40s.
The book was designed by paul bacon, who passed away in june 2016 at the age of 91. Carnal knowledge by jules feiffer 7 editions first published in 1971 not in library. As feiffer would recall in the great comic book heroes. Mar 31, 2017 author of the great comic book heroes, carnal knowledge, little murders, i lost my bear, the explainers, meanwhile, a barrel of laughs, a vale of tears, feiffer. In 1965, feiffer wrote what is arguably the first critical history of the comic book super heroes of the late 30s and early 40s, including plastic man. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Between 1945 and 1950, i read quite a few comic books to our thenunlettered son. Jules feiffer s the great comic book heroes is a loving appreciation of the golden age of hero comics. The great comic book heroes by jules feiffer paperback, 80 pages list price. The definitive book on the age of the great action heroes, compiled, introduced and annotated by the inimitable jules feiffer. Cartoonist jules feiffer born january 26, 1929 put together this homage to the comic books of his youth in 1965. Great comic book heroes 1965 feiffer batman wonder woman superman capt america. Great comic book heroes by feiffer jules for sale online.
In 1979 feiffer created his first graphic novel, tantrum. Find the great comic book heroes by feiffer, jules at biblio. It had an early superman story by his creators, siegel and shuster. The great comic book heroes by jules feiffer alibris. The great comic book heroes, the origins and early. The origins and early adventures of the classic superheroes of the comic books hardcover published january 1st 1965 by the dial press, inc. The great comic book heroes by jules feiffer goodreads. The verbal elements usually took the form of monologues in which the speaker sometimes pathetic, sometimes pompous exposed his own insecurities. Affable and friendly, feiffer has a wiseguy attitude about him, leveled off with a genuine modesty and friendliness. After first gaining notoriety and a pulitzer prize for his stark, darkly comic political cartoons, he redrew himself as the creator of such charming kids tales as i m not bobby. Jules ralph feiffer born january 26, 1929 1 2 is an american cartoonist and author, who was considered the most widely read satirist in the country. One of his first tasks was to sign will eisner to the stories and.
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