A fascinating, highly
illustrated exploration into famous rock and rollers as superhero comic book
characters.
Respected rock journalist and comic fan Ian Shirley examines the unexplored
links between comics and music, from Frank Sinatra to the White Stripes and
all in between.
Encompassing pop bands’ own comics—from The Beatles, Kiss, The Monkees
and Johnny Cash—along with punk in comics, unauthorized comic biographies,
1960s psychedelic poster artists and fictional bands from The Maniacs to the
Gorillaz, this book will look at rock and roll and comics from a totally
different perspective.
Written in a clear, informative style with extensive interviews (including
Alan Moore, Robert Crumb, Gilbert Sheldon and right up to Damon Albarn) and
a multitude of illustrations from the original comics.
With cover artwork by
comic legend Mike Allred specially commissioned for the book, this will be
essential reading for music and comic fans alike.
ISBN: 0-946719-80-2
Publication date: June 2005
A Paperback Original
100 Colour and B&W illustrations and photographs
248 x 174mm, 256 pp
UK £17.99 US $24.99
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ROCK & ROLL SAVE THE WORLD
An
Illustrated History Of Music And Comics Ian
Shirley
- The author will
participate in an extensive TV, Radio and press campaign, including
features in Sunday Times magazine and rock and comic press.
- The UK launch of
this title will be in conjunction with a major comic art exhibition,
cartoon-related gigs and series of events at the ICA in London, based
around the book.
- The US launch of
the book will be at the Comicon convention in San Diego, CA, also in
June.
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