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Push the Wall: My Life, Writing, Drawing, and the Art of Storytelling
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Expected 14 Jul 26In Push the Wall, Frank Miller chronicles the creation of his most iconic works such as Sin City, 300, Ronin, Daredevil, Wolverine and notably, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, which, alongside Batman: Year One served as the foundation for all Batman film and animated adaptations for the past forty years.
Miller reveals how he got his first breaks, how he poured his own life into his darkly realistic characters, how he fought against comic book censorship of the early 1980s, and how he introduced manga-style storytelling to US readers decade before popular anime and manga began tiptoeing into pop culture. Miller transformed the way comics are told and this is how he did it.
Push the Wall is a masterclass in the art of storytelling and an intimate look inside the mind and life of a creative genius. With over a dozen illustrations, chosen from seminal moments from Miller's art, and organised by the sixteen lessons that meant most to Miller, this reveals the man behind some of the most exciting stories of our age.
Miller reveals how he got his first breaks, how he poured his own life into his darkly realistic characters, how he fought against comic book censorship of the early 1980s, and how he introduced manga-style storytelling to US readers decade before popular anime and manga began tiptoeing into pop culture. Miller transformed the way comics are told and this is how he did it.
Push the Wall is a masterclass in the art of storytelling and an intimate look inside the mind and life of a creative genius. With over a dozen illustrations, chosen from seminal moments from Miller's art, and organised by the sixteen lessons that meant most to Miller, this reveals the man behind some of the most exciting stories of our age.
224 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication July 14, 2026
About the author
Frank Miller
1,376 books5,475 followersFrank Miller is an American writer, artist and film director best known for his film noir-style comic book stories. He is one of the most widely-recognized and popular creators in comics, and is one of the most influential comics creators of his generation. His most notable works include Sin City, The Dark Knight Returns, Batman Year One and 300.
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March 28, 2026
I am not a comic book fan per se but I am familiar with Frank Miller as the writer of 300, Sin City and the Batman / Dark Knight arc. This book is his memoir and advice to artists, all in one.
Thank you to Simon & Schuster for providing an advanced reader copy.
The author intersperses stories of his childhood and career with tips and advice for cartoonists and artists in general. I liked this approach, but found the beginning of the book was all advice and no memoir. Once he got to telling his own story, I really enjoyed it.
The book emphasizes his work in comics and movies (I didn’t known he was a writer for Robocop 2!) and doesn’t really cover his personal life much, except to hint at “demons” in his past. I suppose if you’re writing the biography, you get to talk about what you want.
I really enjoyed reading Frank’s insider perspective on the comic industry, especially its intersection with movies. He is an award winning comic book writer and that skill carries through here.
Thank you to Simon & Schuster for providing an advanced reader copy.
The author intersperses stories of his childhood and career with tips and advice for cartoonists and artists in general. I liked this approach, but found the beginning of the book was all advice and no memoir. Once he got to telling his own story, I really enjoyed it.
The book emphasizes his work in comics and movies (I didn’t known he was a writer for Robocop 2!) and doesn’t really cover his personal life much, except to hint at “demons” in his past. I suppose if you’re writing the biography, you get to talk about what you want.
I really enjoyed reading Frank’s insider perspective on the comic industry, especially its intersection with movies. He is an award winning comic book writer and that skill carries through here.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Disclaimer #1: I am an unashamed Frank Miller fanboy. I won't pretend to love everything he's ever done, but his work as artist and writer on Marvel's Daredevil is THE definitive run for that series. Born Again will never stop being relevant. Batman: Year One redefined the character in ways still felt today despite countless reboots and continuity overhauls at DC. And The Dark Knight Returns is THE greatest Batman story ever told. Better than Alan Moore's The Killing Joke. Holds up better than Watchmen. Fight me.
All of that is to say, I went into Push the Wall pretty confident I was going to enjoy it. I did. But I also want to be clear that this review is as honest as I can make it given my obvious bias.
Miller opens the book as if writing a letter to his younger self, a recently arrived, broke, and hungry artist newly transplanted to New York City. It's an effective entry point, and it sets the tone for what follows: part memoir, part masterclass in the creative process. The book is structured around sixteen lessons rather than traditional chapters, and that framework suits Miller's voice perfectly. He writes the way his best characters think: lean, direct, and without apology.
The name drops alone are worth the price of admission. Neal Adams. Carmine Infantino. Will Eisner. Jack Kirby. Wally Wood. Miller traces his influences with genuine reverence, and you can feel how deeply these giants shaped his eye and his instincts. His discussion of EC Comics and the Comics Code Authority is particularly fascinating. The CCA's suppression of EC Comics left a mark on Miller that never fully faded. His creative mantra evolved in stages over the course of his career: first "keep pushing the wall," then "defy the code," and finally, when the constraints became intolerable, "kill the damn thing." That progression tells you everything you need to know about Frank Miller.
The book moves through the distinct chapters of his career with real momentum. The New York comics era, where he was redefining Daredevil and taking creative risks for the fences with Ronin (a bit of a miss) and The Dark Knight Returns (a walk-off grand slam). The Los Angeles screenwriting era, including his work on RoboCop 2, a film he is refreshingly candid about. The return to New York, and how the events of September 11th became another creative catalyst. Throughout it all, he gives generous credit to his longtime collaborators, including Lynn Varley, Klaus Janson, David Mazzucchelli, Bill Sienkiewicz, etc.
A few minor notes. More illustrations would have been very welcome. Hopefully the final print version delivers on that front. Also absent was any bibliography or guide to the included artwork, which would have been a useful addition for readers wanting to track down the originals. There were also some minor formatting issues in the Kindle ARC, though I'm not holding that against the book as these things tend to get cleaned up before publication.
⭐️ Overall: 🥷🥷🥷🥷.5
Highly recommended for comic fans and anyone interested in the creative process. If you've ever wanted to understand how one of the medium's true visionaries thinks, Push the Wall delivers.
Disclaimer #2: I received a free advanced reader copy (ARC) of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. These are my personal opinions.
All of that is to say, I went into Push the Wall pretty confident I was going to enjoy it. I did. But I also want to be clear that this review is as honest as I can make it given my obvious bias.
Miller opens the book as if writing a letter to his younger self, a recently arrived, broke, and hungry artist newly transplanted to New York City. It's an effective entry point, and it sets the tone for what follows: part memoir, part masterclass in the creative process. The book is structured around sixteen lessons rather than traditional chapters, and that framework suits Miller's voice perfectly. He writes the way his best characters think: lean, direct, and without apology.
The name drops alone are worth the price of admission. Neal Adams. Carmine Infantino. Will Eisner. Jack Kirby. Wally Wood. Miller traces his influences with genuine reverence, and you can feel how deeply these giants shaped his eye and his instincts. His discussion of EC Comics and the Comics Code Authority is particularly fascinating. The CCA's suppression of EC Comics left a mark on Miller that never fully faded. His creative mantra evolved in stages over the course of his career: first "keep pushing the wall," then "defy the code," and finally, when the constraints became intolerable, "kill the damn thing." That progression tells you everything you need to know about Frank Miller.
The book moves through the distinct chapters of his career with real momentum. The New York comics era, where he was redefining Daredevil and taking creative risks for the fences with Ronin (a bit of a miss) and The Dark Knight Returns (a walk-off grand slam). The Los Angeles screenwriting era, including his work on RoboCop 2, a film he is refreshingly candid about. The return to New York, and how the events of September 11th became another creative catalyst. Throughout it all, he gives generous credit to his longtime collaborators, including Lynn Varley, Klaus Janson, David Mazzucchelli, Bill Sienkiewicz, etc.
A few minor notes. More illustrations would have been very welcome. Hopefully the final print version delivers on that front. Also absent was any bibliography or guide to the included artwork, which would have been a useful addition for readers wanting to track down the originals. There were also some minor formatting issues in the Kindle ARC, though I'm not holding that against the book as these things tend to get cleaned up before publication.
⭐️ Overall: 🥷🥷🥷🥷.5
Highly recommended for comic fans and anyone interested in the creative process. If you've ever wanted to understand how one of the medium's true visionaries thinks, Push the Wall delivers.
Disclaimer #2: I received a free advanced reader copy (ARC) of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. These are my personal opinions.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to NetGalley & Saga Press for the free, pre-publication copy (ARC or Digital Review Copy) of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
I have been a fan of Frank Miller’s work for as long as I can remember, so when this book came up on NetGalley I was over the moon to be able to read the advance copy! What a fun and quick read into the life of such a brilliant artist! From his beginnings in the beautiful state of Vermont to his humble uprising in “Gotham City” with EC Comics, and his foray into the film industry in Los Angeles and describing how the seedy part of downtown was a perfect breeding ground for new ideas, this book was a journey into the life of such a visionary who has lived multiple lives across so many platforms!
For me it was such a fun and insightful look the comic book world over the last 50 plus years! Learning about all the great artists who inspired him (the list of names is endless), aided him with sometimes brutal but honest and needed criticism to help him grow, and the many lessons he instills along the way to not only future comic book artists, but writers across all genres as well. I found so many invaluable words of wisdom in this book that I can’t even count how many highlights I did as I was reading.
And what a fun trip down memory lane as he touches on his start with Daredevil and his creation of femme fatale & love interest of Matt Murdock, Elektra Natchios! An unwavering baddy to this day! His research in Coney Island for a massive faceoff between Bullseye and Daredevil was a treat to read about. His reinvention of The Dark Knight into an older, wiser and more pissed off superhero, leaning into his flaws and making him more relatable. His work on RoboCop 2 that started his film career and taught him so much about screenwriting. How the events of 9/11 shook him to his core and he turned that into another creative adventure that didn’t go so well. And then to his beloved gritty crime noir Sin City, and how Robert Rodriguez convinced him he wanted to make it into a film, but not just a simple movie, a living and breathing comic book filled with actual art and all the epic characters Miller brought to life in his comic. Reading about their relationship just made me love Rodriguez even more, he seems like such a great ambassador for his art, so passionate.
For a short book, I enjoyed this immensely, it felt like such a treat to be able to read some of the background stories to Miller’s illustrious career! To end on a note where his art was featured at The Louvre in Paris, not just once but twice, seemed like a chef’s kiss to his long and not always so easy career, a well-earned honor! Thank you, Mr. Miller, for sharing a bit of your life with us and for all the great advice!
I have been a fan of Frank Miller’s work for as long as I can remember, so when this book came up on NetGalley I was over the moon to be able to read the advance copy! What a fun and quick read into the life of such a brilliant artist! From his beginnings in the beautiful state of Vermont to his humble uprising in “Gotham City” with EC Comics, and his foray into the film industry in Los Angeles and describing how the seedy part of downtown was a perfect breeding ground for new ideas, this book was a journey into the life of such a visionary who has lived multiple lives across so many platforms!
For me it was such a fun and insightful look the comic book world over the last 50 plus years! Learning about all the great artists who inspired him (the list of names is endless), aided him with sometimes brutal but honest and needed criticism to help him grow, and the many lessons he instills along the way to not only future comic book artists, but writers across all genres as well. I found so many invaluable words of wisdom in this book that I can’t even count how many highlights I did as I was reading.
And what a fun trip down memory lane as he touches on his start with Daredevil and his creation of femme fatale & love interest of Matt Murdock, Elektra Natchios! An unwavering baddy to this day! His research in Coney Island for a massive faceoff between Bullseye and Daredevil was a treat to read about. His reinvention of The Dark Knight into an older, wiser and more pissed off superhero, leaning into his flaws and making him more relatable. His work on RoboCop 2 that started his film career and taught him so much about screenwriting. How the events of 9/11 shook him to his core and he turned that into another creative adventure that didn’t go so well. And then to his beloved gritty crime noir Sin City, and how Robert Rodriguez convinced him he wanted to make it into a film, but not just a simple movie, a living and breathing comic book filled with actual art and all the epic characters Miller brought to life in his comic. Reading about their relationship just made me love Rodriguez even more, he seems like such a great ambassador for his art, so passionate.
For a short book, I enjoyed this immensely, it felt like such a treat to be able to read some of the background stories to Miller’s illustrious career! To end on a note where his art was featured at The Louvre in Paris, not just once but twice, seemed like a chef’s kiss to his long and not always so easy career, a well-earned honor! Thank you, Mr. Miller, for sharing a bit of your life with us and for all the great advice!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
‘To walk and wonder is free of charge, even now in 2025, when the fat cats and power brokers would charge for the air if they could.’
…and ‘the sidewalks were broken dishware.’
If “Let me tell you a story” is a promise, then Miller more than delivers with this testimony of leaving home and returning and grinding and breaking down just to reinvent himself, every single time. While I’m no stranger to Daredevil and the Dark Knight, I honestly haven’t experienced much of Frank Miller’s work (interviews and Wolverine issues aside, a few Lone Wolf & Cub covers in there). What struck me was how natural and conversational his prose is, how he employs second person, even, to pull you into the story of his becoming, starting in Vermont, with the things he loved… the things that stirred his imagination.
He then transports you to New York, where he ‘made his bones’ as an artist and writer, learning to ‘weave the web of lies that tells the truth.’ There’s no sugar coating in his story, no magical wand waving, just hard lessons and mistakes and failures that ultimately became his greatest teacher, how ‘problems push everything’ in art, and how ‘mistakes aren’t your enemy; fear is.’ I mean, there’s the safe-space to create art philosophy, sure, and there’s nothing wrong with that, but this guy took a different road, one paved with ‘a dedication to craft and process and an undying commitment to hard work,’ fueled by a fever-pitch frenzy. He even goes on to say, ‘go ahead and take criticism personally. Take it damn seriously. Let it hurt. That will make you remember it. Humiliation can make you crumple, yes, but it can also make you tough.’
He examines craft, breaks down the use (and misuse) of horizontal and vertical panels, sometimes diagonal, the mechanics of motion, but asserts that ‘an over-fixation on craft will zap the emotion from your work and slow you down.’
It’s an autobiography, sure, and there are short sections on love and alcoholism and depression, but mostly ‘Push the Wall’ is about one person’s journey to find joy in his work. If I had a corkboard, I might plaster a bunch of lines from this story, advice of a sorts, but I think the best advice here is to find your own way to joy through art by constantly recreating yourself. A good title might be: “This is how you grow.” And while this specific story is about comic art, it applies to sculpting, prose, poetry, film, tv, etc. too, and I’d recommend it to anyone who enjoyed ‘On Writing,’ ‘The Triggering Town,’ and ‘The Art of Fiction,’ though that last one is pretty stuffy.
Also, the audiobook looks like it's narrated by the author, so yeah, easy purchase there.
Big thanks to Netgalley, Frank Miller, and Saga Press (every title you put out is a banger) for the ARC.
…and ‘the sidewalks were broken dishware.’
If “Let me tell you a story” is a promise, then Miller more than delivers with this testimony of leaving home and returning and grinding and breaking down just to reinvent himself, every single time. While I’m no stranger to Daredevil and the Dark Knight, I honestly haven’t experienced much of Frank Miller’s work (interviews and Wolverine issues aside, a few Lone Wolf & Cub covers in there). What struck me was how natural and conversational his prose is, how he employs second person, even, to pull you into the story of his becoming, starting in Vermont, with the things he loved… the things that stirred his imagination.
He then transports you to New York, where he ‘made his bones’ as an artist and writer, learning to ‘weave the web of lies that tells the truth.’ There’s no sugar coating in his story, no magical wand waving, just hard lessons and mistakes and failures that ultimately became his greatest teacher, how ‘problems push everything’ in art, and how ‘mistakes aren’t your enemy; fear is.’ I mean, there’s the safe-space to create art philosophy, sure, and there’s nothing wrong with that, but this guy took a different road, one paved with ‘a dedication to craft and process and an undying commitment to hard work,’ fueled by a fever-pitch frenzy. He even goes on to say, ‘go ahead and take criticism personally. Take it damn seriously. Let it hurt. That will make you remember it. Humiliation can make you crumple, yes, but it can also make you tough.’
He examines craft, breaks down the use (and misuse) of horizontal and vertical panels, sometimes diagonal, the mechanics of motion, but asserts that ‘an over-fixation on craft will zap the emotion from your work and slow you down.’
It’s an autobiography, sure, and there are short sections on love and alcoholism and depression, but mostly ‘Push the Wall’ is about one person’s journey to find joy in his work. If I had a corkboard, I might plaster a bunch of lines from this story, advice of a sorts, but I think the best advice here is to find your own way to joy through art by constantly recreating yourself. A good title might be: “This is how you grow.” And while this specific story is about comic art, it applies to sculpting, prose, poetry, film, tv, etc. too, and I’d recommend it to anyone who enjoyed ‘On Writing,’ ‘The Triggering Town,’ and ‘The Art of Fiction,’ though that last one is pretty stuffy.
Also, the audiobook looks like it's narrated by the author, so yeah, easy purchase there.
Big thanks to Netgalley, Frank Miller, and Saga Press (every title you put out is a banger) for the ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
I was pleased to win an ARC of Push the Wall in a Goodreads giveaway. It's a deep and thoughtful analysis of Miller's philosophy of and approach to art and storytelling. The book is divided into sixteen sections, called lessons rather than chapters, in which he describes different interpretations and reactions to various artistic expressions, what he learned from the different situations, and how it helped to shape and change his thoughts and techniques. He recounts advice and suggestions he had from some of the giants in the field, such as Will Eisner and Neal Adams and many others, and talks about his experiences at different companies and in Hollywood. He talks about major influences, including Norman Rockwell, Jack Kirby, and Michaelangelo. It's more of a motivational piece than a how-to guide, and while there is a little bit of autobiographical material mixed in with the observations, I thought a little more detail would have illustrated his points better. He mentions his childhood several times, that he had an alcohol problem, and is firmly grounded in New York City, but not if he prefers the Mets or the Yankees, if he was ever married, if he ever had lunch with Neil Gaiman and Harlan Ellison, etc. There's a kind of awkward preface, a letter to his younger self, but after that I did enjoy the text very much. There's not much in the way of illustration, but that may just be true of the ARC, and the final version may have more. Overall, I thought it was an excellent book.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Frank Miller’s writing voice is that of tough guy film noir detective. He refers to the location of his Manhattan studio as Hell’s Kitchen. He recounts getting mugged, or nearly so, in Greenwich Village. His version of New York City sounds a lot like The Dark Knight’s Gotham City.
This autobiography will appeal to anyone wanting to succeed in comics or screenwriting. Best known for his comics, Miller was the screenwriter for the 1990 film RoboCop 2, (not one of the greatest films of all time). His later project, Sin City, was a successful comic and film. He has an interesting take on the comparison of film to comics. He writes, "In some ways, comics can’t compete with movies, but that’s precisely why it’s foolish to pit one form against the other, or to overstate their similarities. They are cousins, not siblings. Better the comic book cartoonist play to the medium’s own strengths, not compete with cinema. There’s no point in that, nothing to gain. Of course, we can learn from each other, but to turn one into a pale imitation of the other serves only to denigrate both. If you can imagine it, you can write it. If you have the skills, you can draw it. This notion propelled my work from then on.”
I found it gutsy that Miller spoke of his alcoholism. He insists that artists need to have clear heads and good working habits to succeed.
This autobiography will appeal to anyone wanting to succeed in comics or screenwriting. Best known for his comics, Miller was the screenwriter for the 1990 film RoboCop 2, (not one of the greatest films of all time). His later project, Sin City, was a successful comic and film. He has an interesting take on the comparison of film to comics. He writes, "In some ways, comics can’t compete with movies, but that’s precisely why it’s foolish to pit one form against the other, or to overstate their similarities. They are cousins, not siblings. Better the comic book cartoonist play to the medium’s own strengths, not compete with cinema. There’s no point in that, nothing to gain. Of course, we can learn from each other, but to turn one into a pale imitation of the other serves only to denigrate both. If you can imagine it, you can write it. If you have the skills, you can draw it. This notion propelled my work from then on.”
I found it gutsy that Miller spoke of his alcoholism. He insists that artists need to have clear heads and good working habits to succeed.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I was a teenager when Frank Miller was in his prime (e.g., Daredevil, Ronin, The Dark Knight, 300, & Sin City).
I bought everything he produced. I was a huge fan.
I loved this book because it reveals all the behind-the-scenes details that I had no idea about.
For example, DC Comics took a huge chance on the young Miller with their star heroes.
I didn't know that Ronin was a semi-flop, and that despite that, DC bet on Miller again for "The Dark Knight Returns."
The only reason I deducted one star is that I had hoped for more illustrations.
I knew it was a standard book (not a graphic novel), but still, it's Frank Miller, folks! C'mon!
It would have been even better if Miller had made some NEW illustrations just for this book.
Instead, the few drawings in the book are taken from his various works—nothing new.
If you overlook that slight disappointment, it's a 5-star book that should be part of your Miller collection.
DISCLOSURE: The publisher gave me an advanced copy.
I bought everything he produced. I was a huge fan.
I loved this book because it reveals all the behind-the-scenes details that I had no idea about.
For example, DC Comics took a huge chance on the young Miller with their star heroes.
I didn't know that Ronin was a semi-flop, and that despite that, DC bet on Miller again for "The Dark Knight Returns."
The only reason I deducted one star is that I had hoped for more illustrations.
I knew it was a standard book (not a graphic novel), but still, it's Frank Miller, folks! C'mon!
It would have been even better if Miller had made some NEW illustrations just for this book.
Instead, the few drawings in the book are taken from his various works—nothing new.
If you overlook that slight disappointment, it's a 5-star book that should be part of your Miller collection.
DISCLOSURE: The publisher gave me an advanced copy.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was a wonderful dive into Frank Miller’s life, work, and creative process, and I absolutely loved it.
Push the Wall: My Life, Writing, Drawing, and the Art of Storytelling was educational, insightful, and motivating. I loved that Frank Miller split the book into sixteen lessons that teach you about his approach to writing, art, and storytelling. I truly enjoyed all of Frank Miller’s sage advice. I liked how each chapter features tidbits of memoir, creative insights, and the origins of his most famous works. I also enjoyed the featured artwork and wished for more inclusion.
Push the Wall was such a motivating read and a fun learning experience. Overall, this is an incredible book. I highly recommend it for fans, artists, and anyone seeking vauable tips on the creative process of art and writing.
Thank you NetGalley and Saga Press for the ARC(advanced reader copy) in return for an honest review.
Push the Wall: My Life, Writing, Drawing, and the Art of Storytelling was educational, insightful, and motivating. I loved that Frank Miller split the book into sixteen lessons that teach you about his approach to writing, art, and storytelling. I truly enjoyed all of Frank Miller’s sage advice. I liked how each chapter features tidbits of memoir, creative insights, and the origins of his most famous works. I also enjoyed the featured artwork and wished for more inclusion.
Push the Wall was such a motivating read and a fun learning experience. Overall, this is an incredible book. I highly recommend it for fans, artists, and anyone seeking vauable tips on the creative process of art and writing.
Thank you NetGalley and Saga Press for the ARC(advanced reader copy) in return for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
I won an Advance Reader's Edition of Push the Wall by Frank Miller from Goodreads.
Insightful and inspirational, Push the Wall: My Life,.Writing, Drawing, and the Art of Storytelling by Frank Miller is a great read for artists of all kinds as well as anyone who has an interest in and appreciation for creativity. Presented as sixteen lessons, the book takes readers through Miller's life and work. The author shares his thoughts about the process, successes, failures, and people he encountered. For creative souls, explanations become encouragement and his insights lead to inspiration. For every reader, Frank Miller's life as an artist is a fascinating journey that crystallizes important life lessons for everyone.
Insightful and inspirational, Push the Wall: My Life,.Writing, Drawing, and the Art of Storytelling by Frank Miller is a great read for artists of all kinds as well as anyone who has an interest in and appreciation for creativity. Presented as sixteen lessons, the book takes readers through Miller's life and work. The author shares his thoughts about the process, successes, failures, and people he encountered. For creative souls, explanations become encouragement and his insights lead to inspiration. For every reader, Frank Miller's life as an artist is a fascinating journey that crystallizes important life lessons for everyone.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
Frank Miller is a legend in the comics world and I was extremely excited to win a Goodreads Giveaway for a physical arc after also being chosen by NetGalley to receive the eARC.
Books like Stephen King’s On Writing and Steven Pressfield’s The War of Art are some of my all time favorites.
I love reading masters of their craft discuss their methods and Push the Wall by Frank Miller does not disappoint.
Between his stories of his work on comics like Daredevil, The Dark Knight and Sin City as well as his vivid descriptions of his time living in New York and Los Angeles he gives 16 lessons to guide aspiring creatives.
It’s a wonderful book and anyone who wants to write or draw should definitely pick it up when it releases.
Books like Stephen King’s On Writing and Steven Pressfield’s The War of Art are some of my all time favorites.
I love reading masters of their craft discuss their methods and Push the Wall by Frank Miller does not disappoint.
Between his stories of his work on comics like Daredevil, The Dark Knight and Sin City as well as his vivid descriptions of his time living in New York and Los Angeles he gives 16 lessons to guide aspiring creatives.
It’s a wonderful book and anyone who wants to write or draw should definitely pick it up when it releases.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I requested an ARC thinking this was going to be Frank Miller’s life story in the form of a graphic novel. I somehow missed that it is his writing with already published pictures from time to time. So, when I opened it, I was disappointed. Then I read the first page and fell in love with it.
The advice Frank Miller gives is for everyone. Not just those that want to get into comics or writing. Mr. Miller has filled this book of stories of his life and career with great life lessons that everyone will benefit from.
Sit back, learn, and enjoy the artwork.
I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an unbiased review.
The advice Frank Miller gives is for everyone. Not just those that want to get into comics or writing. Mr. Miller has filled this book of stories of his life and career with great life lessons that everyone will benefit from.
Sit back, learn, and enjoy the artwork.
I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an unbiased review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
"Censorship is always stupid." Frank Miller has such an amazing history and lays out a selection of exploration of his life/career choices here in this wonderful book. Getting a little look at how he's evolved and grown in his process and his undying support for artists to challenge, create, and hold onto their strong convictions is truly beautiful. Thank-you, Saga Press and Frank Miller for this complimentary copy. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
Review of advance copy
Frank's nugget's of wisdom shine out in this memoir like bits of gold in a energetic stream.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
This was a Goodreads Give Away win. It was super fun and interesting. I do wish it was longer, which is a great problem to have. As a nerd in long standing, I have read a great deal of Mr. Miller's catalog and this makes me want to re-read and fill in the blanks. I also wish he would do more prose, it was amazing.
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