Will Eisner

by Robert Greenberger

Widely considered the father of the graphic novel, the late Will Eisner is recognized as a comic genius by those familiar with his work. Well into his eighties, Eisner continued to inspire young people with his pioneering graphic style. The author of this engaging book traces Eisner’s life from his earliest days as an illustrator to the height of his career as the creator of The Spirit. Young readers will find the inspiration for his characters, abundant color illustrations of Eisner’s work, and extensive captions that reveal some of the artist’s methods and motivations.

112 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Brent · Rating 4 out of 5]

This sweet biography for young people seems to have been completed immediately before Eisner's death, concurrent with publication of his last book, The Plot, in 2005. The quotations and illustrations are well-chosen, though the wonderful artwork requires a magnifying glass for this older pair of eyes. The printing does justice to the Eisner illustrations. The biographer, comics editor, author, and teacher Robert Greenberger selects vignettes appropriate for a young readership, especially early in Depression and formative years of 1930s and 1940s. Too tell a young person why I followed Eisner since the time I was their age, I recommend this little book.

[Samra · Rating 4 out of 5]

really interesting read on the history of graphic novels by a master