The Dreamer: A Graphic Novella Set During the Dawn of Comic Books

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• Publisher: DC Comics
• Number Of Pages: 56
• Publication Date: 2000-06-01
• Sales Rank: 396168
• ISBN / ASIN: 1563896788
• EAN: 9781563896781
• Binding: Paperback
• Manufacturer: DC Comics
• Studio: DC Comics

Review:

essentially an autobiography

it's not difficult to figure out the pseudonyms. eisner's decision to write his autobiography using code names for everyone (who is completely and obviously specific people), especially in this era of tell-all comics, is something of a head-scratcher. nevertheless, this is a thoroughly interesting and entertaining insight into Eisner's early career: his work at a printing press, his infamous encounter with the mafia and tijuana bibles, the decline of pulps and the rise of comic books, and the start of the Eisner/Iger production shop, with some nice cameos by Alex Toth (i think), Jack Kirby (i'm sure), and a writer who i don't recognize.

And, as ever, Eisner's storytelling, renderings, design, and particularly his breakdowns are excellent, regardless of any flaws in the story or, in Eisner's style, excessively emotive and kinetic characters.

The book is short, probably a 20-30 minute read the first time you go through it.

-yakov.

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