Will Eisner was internationally recognized as one of the giants of sequential art, a term he coined. Spanning nearly eight decades, from the dawn of comic books to the digital era, his career established him as the father of the graphic novel. Eisner, the creator of numerous iconic characters, pushed the boundaries of visual narrative and the language of comics. His innovative approach to the medium, including its use for military training materials and his pioneering work on the first modern graphic novel, cemented his legacy as one of the most influential figures in the field.
Frimme Hersh breaks his contract with God and ends up as a Depression-era slumlord, while Jacob Shtarkah strives to help an old friend trapped in Nazi Germany and struggles with poverty and the corruption of the residents of Dropsie Avenue.
The narrative explores the rich history of Dropsie Avenue, illustrating its evolution through four centuries and the diverse communities that have inhabited it. Eisner vividly captures the cycle of life, death, and rebirth, showcasing the personal stories of residents that reflect broader social changes. This graphic depiction offers a compelling panorama of urban life, emphasizing the resilience and transformation of the neighborhood over time.
An intimate self-portrait of the American icon Will Eisner, and a chronicle of the career that launched a new art form.
The final volume of Will Eisner's celebrated instructional trilogy explores the critical principle of body grammar in comics storytelling.
"This inaugural Norton Critical Edition of a graphic novel features Will Eisner's A Contract with God, originally published in 1978 from Baronet Press. Eisner's pioneering work draws on his upbringing in the Bronx to produce realistic narratives surrounding Jewish American culture within New York City's tenements. Excerpts from A Life Force (1988), Invisible People (1993), and Dropsie Avenue (1995) are also included in this edition, followed by Eisner's thoughts on the American graphic novel. "Reviews and Assessments" section presents the reactions of Eisner's contemporaries, selected from multiple art and comic journals of the time. "Criticism" offers modern analyses of Eisner's work in respect to art, race, and underrepresented history. A selected bibliography and chronology are also included"--
A series of vignettes, in graphic novel format, built around elements that make up New York City--its buildings, people, trash and treasures.
One of four extraordinary graphic novels celebrating the Big Apple, from the master of American comics art.
An extraordinary and classic graphic novel celebrating the Big Apple, from the master of American comics art.
One of four extraordinary graphic novels celebrating the Big Apple, from the master of American comics art.
Comics and Sequential Art is a masterwork, the distillation of Will Eisner's genius to a clear and potent elixir.-Michael Chabon, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay.