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Superman: The High-Flying History of America's Most Enduring Hero (Thorndike Press Large Print Nonfiction) - Hardcover
Superman Seventy-five years after he came to life, Superman remains one of America's most adored and enduring heroes. Now Larry Tye, the prize-winning journalist and "New York Times" bestselling author of "Satchel, " has written the first full-fledged history not just of the Man of Steel but of the creators, designers, owners, and performers who made him the icon he is today. Legions of fans from Boston t... Full description
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A history of the iconic superhero demonstrates how the Man of Steel has tapped into the American psyche in ways that reveal national characteristics, and discusses the creators, writers, artists, and performers responsible for him.
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Advance praise for "Superman"
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"Action and adventure . . . comedy . . . tragedy . . . mythology . . . Larry Tye captures it all! As complete a history of the Man of Steel as ever published, this book is a deeply documented yet anecdotally told tale that transports us from the bedroom of a daydreaming teenager in 1930's Cleveland, Ohio, to the collapsing towers of the planet Krypton, from the wheatfields of middle America to the hearts of every American, with a story that is entertaining, revealing, and shocking, yet crammed with historical information. If you liked reading "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, " wait till you read Larry Tye's true story behind it all!"--Michael Uslan, author of "The Boy Who Loved Batman" and executive producer of seven Batman movies
"I only wish I had the good fortune of reading Larry Tye's book before I made "Superman, " the problem being that if I had, then the motion picture part of Superman's history would not have been in Mr. Tye's book. Having said that, the reason I found Tye's book incredibly informative is his sense of my bible in making the film--that is, verisimilitude. Reality overcame everything."--Richard Donner, director of "Superman"
Praise for "Superman"
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"Exhaustive and engaging."--"The New York Times Book Review"
"A story as American as Superman himself . . . The best origin story pulsing through "Superman" is not the one about the Krypton-to-Kansas alien baby, but rather the one about the superhero's mortal and sometimes star-crossed creators."--"The Washington Post"
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"Fun, enlightening pop-cultural history."--"Kirkus Reviews"
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"Chock-full of interesting information."--"Tulsa World"
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"The definitive Superman history."--St. Paul" Pioneer Press"
"Action and adventure . . . comedy . . . tragedy . . . mythology . . . Larry Tye captures it all! As complete a history of the Man of Steel as ever published, this book is a deeply documented yet anecdotally told tale that transports us from the bedroom of a daydreaming teenager in 1930's Cleveland, Ohio, to the collapsing towers of the planet Krypton, from the wheatfields of middle America to the hearts of every American, with a story that is entertaining, revealing, and shocking, yet crammed with historical information. If you liked reading "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, " wait till you read Larry Tye's true story behind it all!"--Michael Uslan, author of "The Boy Who Loved Batman" and executive producer of seven Batman movies
"I only wish I had the good fortune of reading Larry Tye's book before I made "Superman, " the problem being that if I had, then the motion picture part of Superman's history would not have been in Mr. Tye's book. Having said that, the reason I found Tye's book incredibly informative is his sense of my bible in making the film--that is, verisimilitude. Reality overcame everything."--Richard Donner, director of "Superman"
"From the Hardcover edition."
Engaging, fun, inspiring like the Man of Steel. The Huffington Post
Powerful . . . wonderfully readable. The Plain Dealer
A story as American as Superman himself . . . The best origin story pulsing through Superman is not the one about the Krypton-to-Kansas alien baby, but rather the one about the superhero s mortal and sometimes star-crossed creators. The Washington Post
Fun, enlightening pop-cultural history. Kirkus Reviews
A rich history full of lively heroes and villains much like a comic book. Essential for Superman fans. Library Journal (starred review)
[A] comprehensive, definitive history. Publishers Weekly
Action and adventure . . . comedy . . . tragedy . . . mythology . . . Larry Tye captures it all! As complete a history of the Man of Steel as ever published, this book is a deeply documented yet anecdotally told tale that transports us from the bedroom of a daydreaming teenager in 1930's Cleveland, Ohio, to the collapsing towers of the planet Krypton, from the wheatfields of middle America to the hearts of every American, with a story that is entertaining, revealing, and shocking, yet crammed with historical information. If you liked reading The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, wait till you read Larry Tye s true story behind it all! Michael Uslan, author of The Boy Who Loved Batman and executive producer of seven Batman movies
I only wish I had the good fortune of reading Larry Tye s book before I made Superman, the problem being that if I had, then the motion picture part of Superman s history would not have been in Mr. Tye s book. Having said that, the reason I found Tye s book incredibly informative is his sense of my bible in making the film that is, verisimilitude. Reality overcame everything. Richard Donner, director of Superman
"Fun, enlightening pop-cultural history."--Kirkus Reviews
"A rich history full of lively heroes and villains' much like a comic book. Essential for Superman fans."--Library Journal (starred review) "[A] comprehensive, definitive history."--Publishers Weekly "Action and adventure . . . comedy . . . tragedy . . . mythology . . . Larry Tye captures it all! As complete a history of the Man of Steel as ever published, this book is a deeply documented yet anecdotally told tale that transports us from the bedroom of a daydreaming teenager in 1930's Cleveland, Ohio, to the collapsing towers of the planet Krypton, from the wheatfields of middle America to the hearts of every American, with a story that is entertaining, revealing, and shocking, yet crammed with historical information. If you liked reading The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, wait till you read Larry Tye's true story behind it all!"--Michael Uslan, author of The Boy Who Loved Batman and executive producer of seven Batman movies "I only wish I had the good fortune of reading Larry Tye's book before I made Superman, the problem being that if I had, then the motion picture part of Superman's history would not have been in Mr. Tye's book. Having said that, the reason I found Tye's book incredibly informative is his sense of my bible in making the film--that is, verisimilitude. Reality overcame everything."--Richard Donner, director of Superman From the Hardcover edition.
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"Action and adventure . . . comedy . . . tragedy . . . mythology . . . Larry Tye captures it all! As complete a history of the Man of Steel as ever published, this book is a deeply documented yet anecdotally told tale that transports us from the bedroom of a daydreaming teenager in 1930's Cleveland, Ohio, to the collapsing towers of the planet Krypton, from the wheatfields of middle America to the hearts of every American, with a story that is entertaining, revealing, and shocking, yet crammed with historical information. If you liked reading "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, " wait till you read Larry Tye's true story behind it all!"--Michael Uslan, author of "The Boy Who Loved Batman" and executive producer of seven Batman movies
"I only wish I had the good fortune of reading Larry Tye's book before I made "Superman, " the problem being that if I had, then the motion picture part of Superman's history would not have been in Mr. Tye's book. Having said that, the reason I found Tye's book incredibly informative is his sense of my bible in making the film--that is, verisimilitude. Reality overcame everything."--Richard Donner, director of "Superman"
Praise for "Superman"
" "
"Exhaustive and engaging."--"The New York Times Book Review"
"A story as American as Superman himself . . . The best origin story pulsing through "Superman" is not the one about the Krypton-to-Kansas alien baby, but rather the one about the superhero's mortal and sometimes star-crossed creators."--"The Washington Post"
" "
"Fun, enlightening pop-cultural history."--"Kirkus Reviews"
" "
"Chock-full of interesting information."--"Tulsa World"
" "
"The definitive Superman history."--St. Paul" Pioneer Press"
"Action and adventure . . . comedy . . . tragedy . . . mythology . . . Larry Tye captures it all! As complete a history of the Man of Steel as ever published, this book is a deeply documented yet anecdotally told tale that transports us from the bedroom of a daydreaming teenager in 1930's Cleveland, Ohio, to the collapsing towers of the planet Krypton, from the wheatfields of middle America to the hearts of every American, with a story that is entertaining, revealing, and shocking, yet crammed with historical information. If you liked reading "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, " wait till you read Larry Tye's true story behind it all!"--Michael Uslan, author of "The Boy Who Loved Batman" and executive producer of seven Batman movies
"I only wish I had the good fortune of reading Larry Tye's book before I made "Superman, " the problem being that if I had, then the motion picture part of Superman's history would not have been in Mr. Tye's book. Having said that, the reason I found Tye's book incredibly informative is his sense of my bible in making the film--that is, verisimilitude. Reality overcame everything."--Richard Donner, director of "Superman"
"From the Hardcover edition."
Engaging, fun, inspiring like the Man of Steel. The Huffington Post
Powerful . . . wonderfully readable. The Plain Dealer
A story as American as Superman himself . . . The best origin story pulsing through Superman is not the one about the Krypton-to-Kansas alien baby, but rather the one about the superhero s mortal and sometimes star-crossed creators. The Washington Post
Fun, enlightening pop-cultural history. Kirkus Reviews
A rich history full of lively heroes and villains much like a comic book. Essential for Superman fans. Library Journal (starred review)
[A] comprehensive, definitive history. Publishers Weekly
Action and adventure . . . comedy . . . tragedy . . . mythology . . . Larry Tye captures it all! As complete a history of the Man of Steel as ever published, this book is a deeply documented yet anecdotally told tale that transports us from the bedroom of a daydreaming teenager in 1930's Cleveland, Ohio, to the collapsing towers of the planet Krypton, from the wheatfields of middle America to the hearts of every American, with a story that is entertaining, revealing, and shocking, yet crammed with historical information. If you liked reading The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, wait till you read Larry Tye s true story behind it all! Michael Uslan, author of The Boy Who Loved Batman and executive producer of seven Batman movies
I only wish I had the good fortune of reading Larry Tye s book before I made Superman, the problem being that if I had, then the motion picture part of Superman s history would not have been in Mr. Tye s book. Having said that, the reason I found Tye s book incredibly informative is his sense of my bible in making the film that is, verisimilitude. Reality overcame everything. Richard Donner, director of Superman
From the Hardcover edition."
"Engaging, fun, inspiring--like the Man of Steel."--The Huffington Post
"Fun, enlightening pop-cultural history."--Kirkus Reviews
"A rich history full of lively heroes and villains' much like a comic book. Essential for Superman fans."--Library Journal (starred review) "[A] comprehensive, definitive history."--Publishers Weekly "Action and adventure . . . comedy . . . tragedy . . . mythology . . . Larry Tye captures it all! As complete a history of the Man of Steel as ever published, this book is a deeply documented yet anecdotally told tale that transports us from the bedroom of a daydreaming teenager in 1930's Cleveland, Ohio, to the collapsing towers of the planet Krypton, from the wheatfields of middle America to the hearts of every American, with a story that is entertaining, revealing, and shocking, yet crammed with historical information. If you liked reading The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, wait till you read Larry Tye's true story behind it all!"--Michael Uslan, author of The Boy Who Loved Batman and executive producer of seven Batman movies "I only wish I had the good fortune of reading Larry Tye's book before I made Superman, the problem being that if I had, then the motion picture part of Superman's history would not have been in Mr. Tye's book. Having said that, the reason I found Tye's book incredibly informative is his sense of my bible in making the film--that is, verisimilitude. Reality overcame everything."--Richard Donner, director of Superman From the Hardcover edition.
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- PublisherThorndike Pr
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 141044967X
- ISBN 13 9781410449672
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages713
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