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The first graphic novel-a mesmerizing fictional chronicle of a universal American experience.

Published quietly in 1978, Will Eisner's revolutionary literary work A Contract With God marked the invention of the modern graphic novel, took on a life of its own, and inspired a generation of "sequential artists."

Four extraordinary autobiographical stories from a legend in American comics.

An extraordinary autobiography story from a legend in American comics.

This Norton Critical Edition includes:Jared Gardner's insightful introduction and explanatory notes.Generous selections from four of Will Eisner's major graphic novels and story collections, carefully chosen with student readers in mind.Will Eisner's interviews and published writing on comics and the graphic novel genre from 1978 to 2000.Thirteen wide-ranging reviews and assessments of Eisner's works.Critical essays by Andrew J. Kunka, Paul Williams, Jeremy Dauber, Greg M. Smith, and Derek Parker Royal.A chronology of Will Eisner's life and work and a selected bibliography.

"There isn't a comics artists alive who hasn't benefited from Will Eisner's masterful work and formidable wisdom."-Scott McCloud, author of Understanding Comics

This definitive edition of the original "Robert''s" presents rules of order, motions, debate, conduct of business, and adjournment. All problems of conducting a successful meeting smoothly and fairly are resolved.

A premium collection demonstrating the effectiveness of the comics medium for telling the most personal of stories--the autobiography.Showcasing some of the first published autobiographical stories from living-legend artists, mainstream greats, and young "indie" up-and-comers!Featuring stories by Will Eisner, William Stout, Gabriel Bá and Fábio Moon, Stan Sakai, Sergio Aragonés, and many more of comics'' top talent!

During World War II, a legion of star-spangled, flag-draped superheroes fought to defeat the forces of evil. Rediscover them now, when we need them most! This book paints a compelling history and presents the exciting, full comic book stories.Starting with The Shield and followed by Captain America, a whole battalion of red, white, and blue heroes appeared on the four-color page to help fight the Nazis. We need those superheroes again to battle for truth, justice, and the American Way! These full-color comic stories from World War II tell of true role-models of the patriotic ideal. Their fascinating history and their stirring tales will both entertain and inspire new generations! See the two-fisted, three-colored Miss America, The Fighting Yank, Super-American, U.S. Jones, Captain Freedom, Lady Liberty, Major Victory, American Eagle, Captain Victory, and many more! Proudly presented are action-packed stories from America's Best Comics, Fight Comics, Our Flag, National Comics, and a battleship full of other explosive comic books of the Golden Age!

One of four extraordinary graphic novels celebrating the Big Apple, from the master of American comics art.

This powerful graphic novel confirms Will Eisner as a master of the genre.

The final volume of Will Eisner's celebrated instructional trilogy explores the critical principle of body grammar in comics storytelling.

"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.

An extraordinary autobiography story from a legend in American comics.

Four extraordinary autobiographical stories from a legend in American comics.

A work more disturbing than fiction from "the father of graphic novels" (New York Times). "The ultimate illustration of how absurdly comical and cancerous The Protocols has been to mankind."-Thane Rosenbaum, Los Angeles Times Book Review

An intimate self-portrait of the American icon Will Eisner, and a chronicle of the career that launched a new art form.

"Eisner was not only ahead of his times; the present times are still catching up to him."-John Updike

"Eisner was not only ahead of his times; the present times are still catching up to him."-John Updike

One of four extraordinary graphic novels celebrating the Big Apple, from the master of American comics art.