Stan Lee's comic books were a commentary on the social issues facing the United States

Stan Lee's impact on popular culture spurred a billion dollar superhero industry, but the comic supremo's contribution to American literature during a period of intense social change was just as rich.   Continue reading at 'Stuff'

[ Stuff | 2018-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The rise of the comic book hero

A crowd of mourners gather as pallbearers carry in a black coffin and shroud it with a Canadian flag. Eulogies flow for James "Logan" Howlett, taken too soon. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2014-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comic Book Artist Phil Noto Drew A Stunning Poster For "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"

Everything about this is perfect—even the weird new lightsaber.There are a huge number of things that make Star Wars unique in terms of how movies are marketed—but one that doesn't get discussed much is the fact that the series' posters and one-sheets, rather than being photoshopped assemblages... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2014-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This Comic Book Makes Important, Boring Data Fun To Read

Terms of Service ingeniously harnesses the power of comics to keep readers engaged.Terms of Service is a newly published digital graphic novel from Al Jazeera that explores the turbulent relationship technology users today have with services provided by big data companies.Read Full Story Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2014-11-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lee Child On Why He Signed with Authors United

The reason the author of the Jack Reacher novels weighs in on Amazon-Hachette dispute has nothing to do with the "protection money" that Amazon is demanding from publishers. Child signed with thriller writer Douglas Preston's Authors United, a group of writers who want to take authors out of... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-09-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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UK author James Dawson chimes in on debate over 'white faces' in children's books

UK children’s laureate Malorie Blackman faced racist comments after Sky News misquoted her as saying there were 'too many white faces' in children's literature.  Now young adult author James Dawson has stepped into the fray, saying, "Malorie did not say there are too many white faces in... Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-09-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Keane and Doyle unite for major book events

Roy Keane and Roddy Doyle will promote Keane’s memoir The Second Half (Weidenfeld &... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Panasonic releases Unbreakable Valor -- a Toughbook comic book (yes, really)

There are countless ways to promote a product nowadays. The problem is fun and creativity are very much dead -- so many advertisements and promotions are simply yawn-worthy. This is a shame, particularly for the technology community, where nerds are abundant. If you aren't aware, nerds and geeks... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2014-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lee Child: Amazon's Readers United letter 'disingenuous'

Amazon is using “authors as collateral damage and using customers as pawns”, author... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Booktrust donates books to neonatal units

Booktrust has donated books to neonatal units in hospitals so parents can read to premature and... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comics Publishers Lure Bestselling Book Authors

Bestselling authors George R.R. Martin and Chuck Palahniuk and director Quentin Tarantino, along with their respective comics publishers Avatar Press, Dark Horse, and Dynamite Entertainment, generated a lot of attention at the recent Comic-Con International about their forthcoming comics projects. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comic-Con Preview Night: New Books From Image, Dark Horse, Archie, D&Q

The traditional kickoff night for Comic-Con attracted the usual mob of fans looking to get their first glimpse of a show floor full of comics, games, TV shows and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harper Lee says she didn't cooperate with new book 'The Mockingbird Next Door'

Lee says that 'as long as I am alive any book purporting to be with my cooperation is a falsehood,' while author Marja Mills tells the Monitor, 'Nelle Harper Lee and Alice F. Lee were aware I was writing this book.' Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fricking Awesome Maps From the Silver Age of Comic Books

When combined, maps and comic books are irresistible to fans who want to explore their favorite fictional worlds. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2014-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple, States Settle E-book Damages

Plaintiff attorneys informed Judge Denise Cote on Monday that they had reached an agreement with Apple to settle monetary claims in the long-running ebook price-fixing case. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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States Accuse Apple of Stonewalling E-Book Case

In a blistering opposition motion, 33 state attorneys have made their feelings known to the Second Circuit: Apple, they say, is blatantly stonewalling. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comics Artists Lust, Yang Win L.A. Times Book Prizes

Comics artists Gene Luen Yang and Ulli Lust have been awarded L.A. Times Book Prizes for Young Adult Literature and Graphic Novels respectively for 2013. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Moroccan Book & Comics Festivals Promote East/West Dialogue

Rabat is a hotbed of literary activity, with the Etonnants Voyageurs literary festival opening today, and the International Comics Festival coming next month. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ka-Pow! Marvel Opens Massive Comic Book Images Archive And API To Fans, Developers

The home of Captain America, Spider-Man, and many other beloved comic book heroes is setting them loose on the world. Hulk fans: happy.What's the sound of 8,000 beloved comic book characters storming the globe? We're about to find out.Read Full Story     Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2014-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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School Specialized in Comic Books to Open in Paris

Coinciding with the Angoulême International Comics Festival tomorrow, French comics guru Guy Delcourt has announced the opening of a new comic book academy in Paris. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comic Book Heroes Get A Gorgeous Native American Makeover

Batman, Superman, and Spider-Man look truly stunning following a traditional, Pacific Northwest makeover.We all know Batman when we see him, but he always looks a little different, depending on the artist. Whereas in the hands of Dick Sprang, Batman is a barrel-chested 1920s strong man, in the... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2014-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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