Genius, Illustrated: The Life and Art of Alex Toth

Name: Genius, Illustrated: The Life and Art of Alex Toth
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781684059577
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By Bruce Canwell and Dean Mullaney

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Summary

Genius, Illustrated: The Life and Art of Alex Toth explores the fascinating journey of legendary comic artist Alex Toth. The book delves into Toth's influential career, showcasing his remarkable contributions to the comic and animation industries. Through a blend of biographical narrative and stunning visual artwork, it offers insights into both his creative genius and the personal challenges he faced throughout his life.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the world of comic art and seek an in-depth exploration of a renowned artist's life. It blends biography and visual history, offering insights into the creative process and personal challenges of a legendary figure in the comics industry. Perfect for fans of graphic art and those interested in the evolution of storytelling through illustrations.

Genius, Illustrated: The Life and Art of Alex Toth

Description

The second book of the series continues the comprehensive review of the life and art of one of the most significant comics and animation artists of all time.

Covering the years from the 1960s to Toth's poignant death in 2006, this lavishly illustrated biography features artwork and complete stories from Toth's latter-day work at Warren, DC Comics, Red Circle, Marvel, and his own creator-owned properties. It also includes samples of his animation work for Hanna-Barbera, Ruby-Spears, and others, as well as sketchbook pages, doodles, advertising art, and other rarities provided through the cooperation of Toth's family and his legion of fans.

Two of Toth's best stories are reproduced complete from the original artwork: Burma Skies and White Devil...Yellow Devil. A full-length text biography charts the path from Toth's increasingly reclusive lifestyle to his touching re-connection to the world in his final years.

Genius, Illustrated: The Life and Art of Alex Toth was the winner of the 2014 Eisner Award for Best Comics-Related Book and Best Publication Design.

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Genius, Illustrated: The Life and Art of Alex Toth has been highly praised for setting a benchmark in comic artist biographies. The book is seen as a significant achievement that offers a revealing and inspiring look into Alex Toth's life and career, with exceptional production values and comprehensive biographical information that honours Toth's legacy. It is highly recommended for all fans of Toth, exemplified by its acclaim as a gold standard in deluxe artist biographies.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781684059577

Publisher: Idea & Design Works

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 March 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Idea & Design Works

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 305.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 352

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Bruce Canwell Dean Mullaney Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Born in New York City in 1928, Alex Toth attended what is now the School of Visual Arts and broke into the comic book field as a teenager. During his sixty-year professional career, he became known as the "artists' artist"-he became very much like his great hero, Noel Sickles-the guy all the others wanted to draw like. In the 1960s he entered the animation field and became equally well-known and respected for his groundbreaking designs for Space Ghost and The Herculoids, among other series.