From Krakow to Krypton: Jews and Comic Books - Paperback
by Arie Kaplan
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Availability:In StockContributor:Arie Kaplan, Jt Waldman (Foreword by), Harvey Pekar (Foreword by)Publish date:2008-09-08Pages:240
Language:EnglishPublisher:Jewish Publication SocietyISBN-13:9780827608436ISBN-10:827608438UPC:9780827608436Book Category:Literary Criticism, HistoryBook Subcategory:Comics & Graphic Novels, JewishAward:2008 National Jewish Book Award Finalist - American Jewish Studies AwardSize:10.90 x 8.40 x 0.70 inchesWeight:2.1517Product ID:SCRGG4ANDT
From Krakow to Krypton: Jews and Comic Books
Jews created the first comic book, the first graphic novel, the first comic book convention, the first comic book specialty store, and they helped create the underground comics (or "Comix") movement of the late '60s and early '70s. Many of the creators of the most famous comic books, such as Superman, Spiderman, X-Men, and Batman, as well as the founders of MAD magazine, were Jewish. From Krakow...
Language:EnglishPublisher:Jewish Publication SocietyISBN-13:9780827608436ISBN-10:827608438UPC:9780827608436Book Category:Literary Criticism, HistoryBook Subcategory:Comics & Graphic Novels, JewishAward:2008 National Jewish Book Award Finalist - American Jewish Studies AwardSize:10.90 x 8.40 x 0.70 inchesWeight:2.1517Product ID:SCRGG4ANDT
Arie Kaplan is the author of From Krakow to Krypton: Jews and Comic Books, a 2008 National Jewish Book Award Finalist and 2009 Sophie Brody Honor Book (awarded by the American Library Association). Kaplan is a comedian, MAD magazine writer, and author of the comic book miniseries Speed Racer: Chronicles of the Racer for IDW Publishing. His other comic book credits include the DC title Cartoon...
Publisher: Jewish Publication Society
Awards
🏆 2008 National Jewish Book Award Finalist - American Jewish Studies Award
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Arie Kaplan, Jt Waldman (Foreword by), Harvey Pekar (Foreword by)
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