If you are a fan of comic book history and great comic cover art, then marvel s seventyfifth anniversary commemorative book, marvel comics 75 years of cover art, is a musthave tome that will likely be treasured for decades to come but it does have some issues, and im not talking about the comic continuity kind. We wanted to celebrate the writers and the artists who were behind all of this stuff. As the fan club members used to holler in the 1960s, make mine marvel. A fantastic gift for any comic book fan, marvel comics cover art has a unique logo on the front cover to celebrate 75 years of marvel, making this a special collectible edition. Marvel comics 75 years of cover art hardcover book. Building the house of ideas from the very first issue of pulp impresario martin goodmans marvel comics in 1939, the comic book creators of marvel s golden age flipped the traditional fantasy script by placing the inhuman and the invincible. Looking back over 75 years of marvel comics, its packed with bold cover illustrations of the famous heroes and their foes as they battle for good against evil.
Media release in celebration of marvels 75th anniversary, this fall, taschen presents 75 years of marvel. Discover littleknown facts about the artists and history of the comic covers plus find out how comic creators jack kirby, stan lee and more made the marvel covers. I think with the explosion of creativity that happened at marvel in 1961 with the first fantastic four issues, there was a tiny amount of people who really had an incredible. Its a large oversized 320page slipcase hardcover edition published by dk. This enormous book is by far the greatest representation of the history of marvel comics. The book also takes a behindthescenes look to look at the process involved in creating such iconic artwork. A look at the marvel covers artist edition duration. It is huge and heavy and heaving with colour images charting the development of the company and its comics. Dk commemorates this special anniversary with marvel comics cover art, a beautiful, largescale book featuring some of the most impactful, inspiring, and unusual comic cover art to come out of the marvel vault. Taschen 75 years of marvel comics by roy thomas page 5. It is a beautiful, largescale poster book from dk that will showcase and celebrate the most impactful, inspiring, and unusual comic cover art in marvel s long history. Whether you joined the marvel movement after disneys massively successful big screen adaptations, or youve been a fan since your childhood comic book. It can be told now because taschen said it was okay to talk about.
It can be preordered in french, german and italian. Available for purchase is the 75 years of marvel hardcover book by roy thomas and josh baker. Paul levitz is a comic book fan who has worked as editorpublisher of. So face front, true believers, and prepare to relive 75 years of greatness as only mighty marvel could do it.
From the very first issue of pulp impresario martin goodmans marvel comics in 1939, the comic book creators of marvels golden age flipped. From the golden age to the silver screen by roy thomas and josh baker. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Taschen 75 years of marvel comics by roy thomas page 14. Greetings space cadets, lets take a quick look at the taschen 75 years of marvel comics from the golden age to the silver screen check. Another giant and weighty leap for comics history as taschen delivers the goods on marvel. A fantastic gift for any comic book fan marvel comics cover art has a unique logo on the front cover to celebrate 75 years of marvel, making this a special collectible edition. Oct 15, 2014 75 years of marvel comics is a gorgeous book to mark a major milestone. From the golden age to the silver screen book set book by roy thomastaschen. Between the books two covers is a treasure chest of art developed by some of marvels finest artists from the golden to the modern age. A beautiful commemorative piece, i feel the only downside was the lack of focus on more recent events. From the golden age to the silver screen is published by taschen and is available in english for 150.
From the golden age to the silver screen hardcover nov 26 2014 by roy thomas author, josh baker editor. Emily vancamp hosts this one of a kind experience showing the history and development of marvel from the first comic book to the latest blockbuster hit. In 1935, dc comics founder major malcolm wheelernicholson, published new fun no. This marvel comics 75 years of cover art hardcover book is for true marvel fans.
A hulksized tome spanning eight decades of the heroic rise. From the very first issue of pulp impresario martin goodmans marvel comics in 1939, the comic book creators of marvels golden age flipped the traditional. Mar 05, 2015 fitting, because taschens 75 years of marvel comics. With axel alonso, hayley atwell, gerry conway, louis desposito. The art of modern mythmaking hardcover november 18, 2010 by paul levitz author.
Heres a wonderful book to celebrate the 75th anniversary of marvel comics. Vassallo and i are coauthors along with roy thomas of the upcoming taschen book,75 years of marvel from the golden age to the silver screen. Little golden books 75 years of timeless publishing. Nov 26, 2014 from the very first issue of pulp impresario martin goodmans marvel comics in 1939, the comic book creators of marvels golden age flipped the traditional fantasy script by placing the inhuman and the invincible into the real world. Thats right, its the best of the best from marvel s 75 year publishing history from the golden age to marvel now.
From the golden age to the silver screen 9783836548458 by thomas, roy and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. As marvel celebrates its 75 years, stan lee himself remains a comic book hero. Building the house of ideas from the very first issue of pulp impresario martin goodmans marvel comics in 1939, the comic book creators of marvel s golden age flipped the traditional fantasy script by placing the inhuman and the invincible into the real world. Taschen s 75 years of marvel is one fantastic book, jam packed with some of the greatest comics produced by marvel. Factory sealed by wrap thickness self adhesive film cellophane complete set included. From the golden age to the silver screen by roy thomas for chrsitmas. Now, the cream of the crop is presented in one deluxe, oversized hardcover. The original xl edition of 75 years of dc comics was winner of the 2011 eisner comic industry award for best comicsrelated book of the year. In celebration of marvel s 75th anniversary, taschen presents a magnum opus of the influential comic book publisher, offering an inside look at the celebrated characters and the architects who brought the heroes to lifestan lee, jack kirby, steve ditko, marie severin, and countless others. We only covered 19001975, which really means this is 100 years of marvel, but whos counting. In celebration of marvels 75th anniversary, taschen presents a magnum opus of the influential comic book publisher, offering an inside look at the celebrated characters and the architects who brought the heroes to lifestan lee, jack kirby, steve ditko, marie severin, and countless others. This book features super heroes from the atom to zatara. From the golden age to the silver screen 9783836548458 by thomas, roy and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books. This new edition brings you all the same dc glory in a more compact format.
Media release in celebration of marvel s 75th anniversary, this fall, taschen presents 75 years of marvel. To end the book is a list with details of the many people whove contributed to marvel comics over the years so if you werent aware of them before, you are now. Commemorate 75 years of marvel comics with this beautifully illustrated marvel comics 75 years of covert art hardcover book. The publication of marvel comics 75 years of cover art dorling kindersley, out october 1 has given us the chance to draw together some of marvel s most effective and. Although the images are vibrant and stunning, its real strength is in understanding the subtlety and absurdity of what makes a memorable cover. So if they follow the same schedule, it would follow that they should be releasing their golden age of marvel book around february of 2017.
From the golden age to the silver screen thomas, roy, baker, josh on. Watch a brief walkthrough of little golden books history, including commentary by experts and authors, golden books editorial director diane muldrow, and childrens literature historian leonard marcus. The huge books follows the same format as the story of dc comics taschen published in 2010 though with a couple of differences. Celebrate 75 years of marvel comics with this jam packed volume of over 500 covers culled from the marvel vault to celebrate the many great artists that have created cover art over the years. Dec 05, 2014 simple video showing the contents of 75 years of marvel from the golden age to the silver screen by roy thomas. Marvel comics will celebrate 75 of years of comics excellence in 2014. Marvel comics 75 years of cover art by dorling kindersley. Jan 02, 2015 75 years of marvel from the golden age to the silver screen by roy thomas taschen duration. Discover littleknown facts about the artists and history of the comic covers plus find out how comic creators jack kirby, stan lee and more influenced the marvel covers. It was published by taschen and has a total of 720 pages in the book. Oh and the book comes with two prints spiderman and iron man that are larger than a4. Still slinging webs and guarding galaxies what became marvel comics got its start in 1939 as timely publications.
Unfortunately, this book comes with two prints and as such is wrapped in a cellophane film that prevents you from perusing it in bookstores. It is a beautiful book with 320 pages and features blownup versions of beautiful comic art, along with facts and info about the artist, storyline, and history. The title of this book is 75 years of marvel comics xl and it was written by roy thomas, josh baker editor. It went through many changes but one constant has been writer. Taschen released their golden age of dc book about 2 years and 2 months after they released their gigantic 75 years of dc comics book. This beautiful celebration of marvel comics showcases the most striking, inspiring and unusual comic book cover art in marvels 75year history. If you are a fan of comic book history and great comic cover art, then marvels seventyfifth anniversary commemorative book, marvel comics 75 years of cover art, is a musthave tome that will likely be treasured for decades to come but it does have some issues, and im not talking about the comic continuity kind. The text puts on displays hundreds of marvel covers, with typically one or two covers being highlighted on a page. Nov 04, 2014 understandably, the more you already know about marvel, the less youll be surprised by marvel.
Ive already added a few comics to my want list because. Packaged in a slipcase with a fun cover featuring wolverine and the hulk, this book spotlights the most iconic covers along with concept art from all over the world. Marvel comics in 1939, the comic book creators of marvels golden. Oct 28, 2015 obviously, there is a bit more focus on the various films that have come out and how much money they have grossed and which brings the story neatly up to date. Jul 21, 2014 marvel comics will celebrate 75 of years of comics excellence in 2014. A hulksized tome spanning eight decades of the heroic rise of marvel as it magically mutated from 1939s fourcolor upstart to a 1960s popculture dynamo to current hollywood heavy hitter. Paul levitz is a comic book fan who has worked as editorpublisher of the comic reader, editor of the batman titles and others. This book comes packaged in a slipcase with a cover featuring wolverine and the hulk. There were a few names missing from the list that i thought should have been included.
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