{"title":"Neil McGinness","description":"\u003cp\u003eNeil McGinness delves into the vivid world of pulp fiction, uncovering the rich history and artistry behind iconic characters such as The Shadow and Doc Savage. His work explores the cultural impact and visual storytelling of the Street \u0026amp; Smith universe, offering readers a compelling look at a pivotal era in popular arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e will appreciate McGinness's detailed research and engaging narrative style, which brings to life the imaginative worlds and artistic craft that defined pulp literature. His books serve as both scholarly insight and a celebration of a distinctive creative tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pulp-power-the-shadow-doc-savage-and-the-art-of-the-street-smith-universe-by-neil-mcginness-9781419756160","title":"Pulp Power: The Shadow, Doc Savage, and the Art of the Street \u0026 Smith Universe","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePulp Power: The Shadow, Doc Savage, and the Art of the Street \u0026amp; Smith Universe\u003c\/em\u003e gives fans a rare glimpse into the pre-war pulp novel decade of the 1930s, a period of bold action and adventure storytelling that ultimately led to the creation of the comic book and the superheroes we know and love today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis period, a pre-Batman, pre-Superman golden era of American creativity and artistic excellence, starred two main characters in leading roles: The Shadow and Doc Savage. In more than 500 novels written between 1930 and 1940, The Shadow, Doc Savage, and the Street \u0026amp; Smith universe of characters captivated a generation of Americans with their heroic exploits and inspired a new generation of writers to create a pantheon of comic book superheroes in their mould.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStreet \u0026amp; Smith, the renowned publisher of these novels, commissioned leading artists to provide bold and original cover artwork for their publications, and in \u003cem\u003ePulp Power\u003c\/em\u003e, hundreds of these eye-catching covers are reproduced as a collection for the first time. Comics legend Dan DiDio provides context for the cover illustrations alongside a narrative discussion of the influence of the Street \u0026amp; Smith superhero universe on legendary creators such as Orson Welles, Truman Capote, Michael Chabon, George Lucas, Agnes Moorehead, James Patterson, Walter Mosley, Dwayne Johnson, Frank Miller, James Bama, Jim Steranko, Jim Lee, Gail Simone, and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also includes original line art illustrations from the volumes along with unique reproductions of Shadow ephemera. \u003cem\u003ePulp Power\u003c\/em\u003e is the ultimate coffee table collectible book for all who love the world of superheroes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47427449225452,"sku":"9781419756160","price":100.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781419756160.jpg?v=1774767571"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/neil-mcginness.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}