A Contract with God Contributor(s): Eisner, Will (Author) |
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ISBN: 039332804X ISBN-13: 9780393328042 Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: December 2006 Annotation: "Eisner was not only ahead of his times; the present times are still catching up to him."--John Updike A revolutionary novel, "A Contract With God" re-creates the neighborhood of Will Eisner's youth through a quartet of four interwoven stories. Expressing the joy, exuberance, tragedy, and drama of life on the mythical Dropsie Avenue of the Bronx, "A Contract With God" is a monumental achievement, a must in the library of any graphic novel fan. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Comics & Graphic Novels | Literary |
Dewey: FIC |
Physical Information: 0.56" H x 7.02" W x 10" L (0.81 lbs) 208 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Through a quartet of four interwoven stories, A Contract With God express the joy, exuberance, tragedy, and drama of life on the mythical Dropsie Avenue in the Bronx. This is the legendary book that launched a new art form and reaffirmed Will Eisner as one of the great pioneers of American graphics. |
Contributor Bio(s): Eisner, Will: - Born in New York City, Will Eisner (1917-2005) was the author of the legendary comic strip The Spirit, as well as fifteen graphic novels and three influential instructional textbooks. The comic industry's top awards, the Eisner Awards, are named in his honor. |
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