Sacks, Jason
Steve Gerber: Conversations
- ISBN 13:
- 9781496823014
- author:
- Sacks, Jason
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University Press of Mississippi
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 280
- Dimensions:
- 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.64(d)
- Genre:
- Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Steve Gerber Conversations offers an in-depth look at the life and work of one of comics' most significant writers. Through a range of interviews spanning several decades, this collection sheds light on Gerber's unique voice and its lasting impact on the medium. Gerber rose to prominence during the 1970s with his innovative scripts for Marvel Comics, which helped revitalize genres such as superhero, horror, and funny animal comics. His work was marked by a combination of intelligence, empathy, satire, and existential absurdism, tackling socially conscious topics like capitalism, environmentalism, and censorship. This volume features interviews from the 1970s to the late 2000s, including a rare 1976 interview with Mark Lerer, in which Gerber reflects on his early work at Marvel. The book also includes selections from Gerber's dialogue with readers and admirers online, offering a candid glimpse into his creative process and personal thoughts.
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