Classics Illustrated : A Cultural History of the Art and Literature, with Illustrations (0786410779)

The memorable Classics illustrated comic book series was published from 1941 to 1971, bringing abridged and illustrated versions of classic works of literature like Homer's Odyssey, Frank Buck's Bring 'Em Back Alive, Shakespeare's Hamlet, and Goethe's Faust to millions of children and adults alike. Originally known as Classic Comics, the series was founded by Russian Jewish immigrant Albert Kanter, whose intent was to use a comic book form to introduce people to the works of Dumas, Melville, Dickens, and the like. This work tells Kanter's story and examines the cultural significance of the most successful publication of its kind in the context of the times it was being published. Attention is given to the evolving mission of the series to bring serious literature to popular culture, Classics illustrated's ability to stand up against the anit-comics hysteria of the early 1950s, and the various artists whose talents brought the stories and their characters to life.

Product details

• Format Hardback | 352 pages
• Dimensions 216 x 279 x 21.34mm | 907.18g
• Publication date 01 Dec 2001
• Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
• Publication City/Country Jefferson, NC, United States
• Language English
• Edition Abridged
• Edition Statement Abridged edition
• Illustrations note 205 illustrations, notes, index
• ISBN10 0786410779
• ISBN13 9780786410774
• Bestsellers rank 2,270,108

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