Readers have long cherished the work of comic masters such as Will Eisner, Jules Feiffer and Art Spiegelman, all of whom happen to be Jewish. Few, however, are probably aware that the Jewish role in creating the American comic art form is no less significant than the Jewish influence on Hollywood filmmaking. Filled with the most stunning examples of this vital artistic tradition, Jews and American Comics tells us how the people of the book' became the people of the comic book.'
- ISBN10 1595583319
- ISBN13 9781595583314
- Publish Date 4 September 2008
- Publish Status Transferred
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint The New Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 224
- Language English