Eisner produced two sequels set in the same tenement. Will eisners a contract with godone of the most influential graphic novels of all timereproduced at 1. Dec 10, 2017 a quick look at ground breaking classic. This is the legendary book that launched a new art form and reaffirmed will eisner as one of the great pioneers of american graphics. A contract with god begins with a gripping tale that mirrors the artists reallife tragedy, the death of his daughter. Originally published in 1978, will eisners a contract with god existed in its own continuum, patiently waiting for the rest of its kind to quietly arrive says scott mccloud in his.
The contract with god trilogy ebook summary download. Sep 24, 2015 after the war this continued as the armys p. Will eisner is the heart and mind of american comics. Unlike the traditional comic format which separates its narrative text from its illustrations, via a box or a bubble, eisner seamlessly blends his narrative text into his illustrations, and sometimes, his narrative text even becomes part of the illustration itself. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Here is a schedule of what we have covered so far, but please feel free to revisit and comment on any of these earlier posts as well. The revolutionary work of graphic storytelling that inspired a new art form. Kindle store go search best sellers gift ideas new releases.
A contract with godhas been called the first graphic novel, and its divergence from traditional comics themes and forms highlights eisners foresight and brilliance. His stories of normal people are some of the best things i have read. A contract with god and other tenement stories by will eisnerdc comics. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Since its creation, the bible has been referenced in a variety of literary pieces. Will eisner was born on march 6, 1917 in brooklyn, new york. Will eisner author of a contract with god and other.
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