LIFE Rise of the Superhero: From the Golden Age to the Silver Screen
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Includes a special remembrance of Adam West
Today, superheroes are more popular than ever, explored through action-packed movies, TV shows, comic books, graphic novels, and other media. The stories have become more intricate, with the art form now elevated and celebrated as superheroes have continued to rise. Packed with characters such as Batman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, Thor, Captain America, and, of course, Superman, this new Special Edition from LIFE, Rise of the Superhero, includes an introduction by the legendary Stan Lee. The Special Edition traces the superhero phenomenon from its earliest days, travels through the adventurous decades, and explores the superheroes of today, through historical and current photographs and entertaining text. Essays place the evolution of various superheroes in the context of world events throughout each decade, antiheroes are explored, and the technology that has been used to create the movies and comic books—and influenced the stories—is explained, giving the reader a complete and concise history of the genre. An exclusive bonus showcases the great Adam West, the original TV Batman, with little-seen photos. Celebrate the history of great superheroes with this keepsake collectible.
Please note that this product is an authorized edition published by Time Inc. and sold by Amazon. This edition is printed using a high quality matte interior paper and printed on demand for immediate fulfillment.
Today, superheroes are more popular than ever, explored through action-packed movies, TV shows, comic books, graphic novels, and other media. The stories have become more intricate, with the art form now elevated and celebrated as superheroes have continued to rise. Packed with characters such as Batman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, Thor, Captain America, and, of course, Superman, this new Special Edition from LIFE, Rise of the Superhero, includes an introduction by the legendary Stan Lee. The Special Edition traces the superhero phenomenon from its earliest days, travels through the adventurous decades, and explores the superheroes of today, through historical and current photographs and entertaining text. Essays place the evolution of various superheroes in the context of world events throughout each decade, antiheroes are explored, and the technology that has been used to create the movies and comic books—and influenced the stories—is explained, giving the reader a complete and concise history of the genre. An exclusive bonus showcases the great Adam West, the original TV Batman, with little-seen photos. Celebrate the history of great superheroes with this keepsake collectible.
Please note that this product is an authorized edition published by Time Inc. and sold by Amazon. This edition is printed using a high quality matte interior paper and printed on demand for immediate fulfillment.
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