The Art of Harvey Kurtzman: The Mad Genius of Comics - Hardcover

Kitchen, Denis; Buhle, Paul

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0810972964 ISBN 13: 9780810972964

Publisher: Abrams ComicArts, 2009

Synopsis

In the "New York Times Book Review", Harvey Kurtzman was called 'One of the most important figures in postwar America'. He was the creator of "MAD Magazine" and "Playboy"'s 'Little Annie Fanny', and is considered one of the leading artists in American satirical and adult comics. Kurtzman's skills as a writer, artist and editor brought a witty and profound perspective to comics and magazine publishing. Through the various publications he created, Kurtzman had an immense impact on popular culture as well as on the artists who worked for him and all those who followed who draw comics and cartoons. "The Art of Harvey Kurtzman" is the first and only authorised celebration of this 'Master of American Comics'. The book will include pencil sketches, layouts, inked drawings, colour compositions, correspondence and hundreds of never-before-seen photos and art from the Kurtzman archives.

About this title

Product Description:

Harvey Kurtzman was the creator of "MAD Magazine" and "Playboy"'s 'Little Annie Fanny', and is considered one of the leading artists in American satirical and adult comics. This book includes pencil sketches, layouts, inked drawings, colour compositions, correspondence and more than hundred photos and art from the Kurtzman archives.

About the Author:

Denis Kitchen is a pioneering underground cartoonist, writer, editor, and publisher (Kitchen Sink Press). His partnership, Kitchen, Lind & Assoc., represents the Harvey Kurtzman estate, providing unprecedented access for this book. Paul Buhle is a senior lecturer in the American Civilization and History departments at Brown University, and a distinguished scholar of the Organization of American History and the American Studies Association. Harry Shearer is a comic personality and multiple hyphenate: author, director, satirist, musician, radio host, playwright, multi-media artist and record label owner. He is a voice actor on The Simpsons, was a cast member on Saturday Night Live, and has appeared on screen in The Right Stuff, This is Spinal Tap, The Truman Show, A Mighty Wind and For Your Consideration.

About this edition

• Publisher: Abrams ComicArts
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0810972964
• ISBN 13: 9780810972964
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256