In the thirties and forties a new breed of comic book hit the stands - spiffy miniature hardcover editions known as Big Little Books. Now valuable collector's items, Big Little Books are prized for their impeccable design and classic illustrations. The Big Book of Big Little Books features page after page of jacket art and illustrations from rare Big Little Books, and traces the history of their most sensational stars, including Buck Rogers, Dick Tracy, Betty Boop, Alley Oop, and Mickey Mouse. Covering all the genres, from detective stories to science fiction, The Big Book of Big Little Books is a special treat for artists, designers, nostalgia buffs, and all who admire vintage comics.
- ISBN10 0811817415
- ISBN13 9780811817417
- Publish Date 1 December 1997
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 13 December 2008
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Chronicle Books
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 120
- Language English