This author brings a unique perspective on arts and culture, honed through his work as a journalist. His writing explores a wide range of subjects, from music and visual arts to contemporary societal trends. With a keen eye for detail and an engaging style, he captivates readers, offering fresh insights into the world around us. His work reflects a deep understanding of the current cultural landscape.
Stanley Lieber was just seventeen when he got his first job at Timely Comics in 1939. Since then, the man now known as Stan Lee has launched a comic book empire, made Marvel Comics a household name, and created iconic superheroes such as Iron Man, Spider-Man, and the Fantastic Four. This book tells his story.
Almost everyone can sing along with the Beatles, but how many young readers know their whole story? Geoff Edgers, a Boston Globe reporter and hard-core Beatles fan, brings the Fab Four to life in this Who Was...? book. Readers will learn about their childhoods in Liverpool, their first forays into rock music, what Beatlemania was like, and why they broke up. It's all here in an easy-to-read narrative with plenty of black-and-white illustrations!