Synopsis
Treasury of Mini Comics Vol. 2 is a historical survey and collection of several decades’ worth of some of the best that DIY comics has to offer, from some of the medium’s most talented independent creators, including: Ellen Forney, Jeffrey Brown, Johnny Ryan, Esther Pearl Watson, Trina Robbins, R.K. Sloane, Jim Rugg, Tom Neely, Renee French, Lisa Hanawalt, J.R. Williams, Pat Moriarity, Souther Salazar, Theo Ellsworth, Nick Bertozzi, Dan Zettwoch, Marc Bell, and many others. This hefty, 800-page volume also takes a look back at the wild sex comics called “Tijuana Bibles” that sprang from the 1930s underworld as context. Previously only seen in limited-run pamphlets, these comics are startling, visionary, hilarious, profane, and profound.
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Review
...[T]his series is a monumental publishing achievement. 2400 pages of the most ephemeral comics ever--comics that regularly had print runs in the 10s--including some of the earliest work of artists who would later go on to great success.--Robert Boyd
Minis have come a long way, with their fascinating, previously secret histories still being revealed. ... A tip of the hat to Dowers for successfully navigating a massive, arduous task, and for instigating important archival efforts that will hopefully continue in other, equally capable hands.--Robert Kirby
The sheer boundless enthusiasm and feelgood rewards of intellectual freedom from making such comics celebrated in this astoundingly vast, incredibly heavy and yet still pocket-sized hardback is a pure galvanic joy that will enchant and impel every fan of the art-form: as long as they're big enough to hold a pencil, old enough to vote, and strong enough to lift the book.--Win Wiacek
About the Author
Michael Dowers (b. 1950) is an editor, publisher, and writer living in Washington State.
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Treasury of Mini Comics - Volume Two
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Fantagraphics Books, USA, 2015
ISBN 10: 1606998072
ISBN 13: 9781606998076
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Hardcover
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Seller: CURIO, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Brand New. First Edition / First Print. Hardback copy in pictorial boards, no dustjacket as issued. 848pp. B/w photographs and illustrations throughout. Pictorial endpapers. (55/2). Seller Inventory # ABE-1664378584350