Every artist with an interest in graphic novels needs to know about New York artist Will Eisner. His seminal 1978 work A Contract With God is widely considered the first significant graphic novel, ushering in a new kind of personal, non- superhero storytelling that changed the art of comics forever.
Review: Will Eisner: Champion of the Graphic Novel
This coffee-table book shows how cartoons were elevated to a high literary artform.
Our Verdict
This book rises to the challenge of documenting one of the most important American cartoonists. Tracking the development of his work throughout the course of his long and varied career, Will Eisner: Champion of the Graphic Novel is a feast of a book that serves up stunning art showcasing the artist's enthusiasm for his craft.
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out of 10
This book rises to the challenge of documenting one of the most important American cartoonists. Tracking the development of his work throughout the course of his long and varied career, Will Eisner: Champion of the Graphic Novel is a feast of a book that serves up stunning art showcasing the artist's enthusiasm for his craft.