A treasury of outstanding graphics and rare and beautiful comic art, this book is also a history of the art form itself, as seen through the work of 16 of the finest cartoonists of the last century, including Al Capp, Charles M. Schulz, Walt Kelly and Chester Gould. Marschall's fascinating text portrays the life and times of these artists, demonstrating their influence on American art and society. 250 illustrations, many in full-color.
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A treasury of outstanding graphics and rare and beautiful comic art, this book is also a history of the art form itself, as seen through the work of 16 of the finest cartoonists of the last century, including Al Capp, Charles M. Schulz, Walt Kelly and Chester Gould. Marschall's fascinating text portrays the life and times of these artists, demonstrating their influence on American art and society. 250 illustrations, many in full-color.
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Like New in Like New jacket. Size: 11x1x13; The binding is tight with medium bumping to corners. Text and images unmarked. Dust jacket in a mylar cover. 4to. 295pp.
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Very Good. Book SIGNED with long note by Lewis Fonseca. (Chicago White Sox) Folio, hardcover, gift notes fron Fonseca on endpaper and title page else VG. Part of dj tucked inside. Wonderful large book that examines the greatest artists ogf the comic world, including Outcalt, Rudolph Dirks, Frederick Opper, Winsor McKay, George Harriman, E. C. Segar, Cliff Sterrett, Roy Crane, Harold Gray, Hal Foster, Alex Raymond, Milton Caniff, Chester Gould, Al Capp, Walt Kelly, and Charles Schulz. Profusely illustrated with color and b/w representations of their work. 295 pages.
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Good Plus in Good Plus jacket. Folio-over 12"-15" tall A large format hardback editon in full color. A very good copy-but, it has the ex-library marks.
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VG. Stated first edition. 11 1/4" x 13 1/4" hardcover bound in blue cloth. A Very Good copy in a Near Fine dust jacket. Former owner's address l abels are affixed to the front and rear endpapers. College sticker on the front endpaper. His address label is taped to the title page and h is name and city are stamped on the same page. Name stamps on the uppe r and lower edges of the page block. Dust soiling to the edges of the lower page block. The dust jacket has rubs to its corners and spine ti ps. Light dust soiling to its panels. Color and black & white illustra tions through-out. Shipping weight is seven pounds. Additional shippin g charges will apply.
Great book. The complete history as I knew Richard Marschall could tell it. This book was well researched and was really enjoyable. Al comic strip buffs should read this book.