{"product_id":"will-eisner-champion-of-the-graphic-novel-by-jules-feiffer-9781419714986","title":"Will Eisner: Champion of the Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill Eisner (1917-2005) is universally considered the master of comics storytelling, best known for \u003cem\u003eThe Spirit\u003c\/em\u003e, his iconic newspaper comic strip, and \u003cem\u003eA Contract With God\u003c\/em\u003e, the first significant graphic novel. This seminal work from 1978 ushered in a new era of personal stories in comic form that touched every adult topic from mortality to religion and sexuality, forever changing the way writers and artists approached comics storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoted historian Paul Levitz celebrates Eisner by showcasing his most famous work alongside unpublished and rare materials from the family archives. Also included are original interviews with creators such as Jules Feiffer, Art Spiegelman, Scott McCloud, Jeff Smith, Denis Kitchen, and Neil Gaiman — all of whom knew Eisner and were inspired by his work to create their own graphic novels for a new generation of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cover is a high-quality photographic reproduction of Eisner's original art. The design intentionally reveals tape and other stray markings that are part of the artist's process and reflect the age of the artefact that was photographed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47601366073580,"sku":"9781419714986","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13ddfc22d04598b89fc6bb052c825c00.jpg?v=1778017861","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/will-eisner-champion-of-the-graphic-novel-by-jules-feiffer-9781419714986","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}