Based on interviews with Stan Lee and dozens of his colleagues and contemporaries; as well as extensive archival research; this book provides a professional history; an appreciation; and a critical exploration of the face of Marvel Comics. Recognized as a dazzling writer; a skilled editor; a relentless self-promoter; a credit hog; and a huckster; Stan Lee rose from his humble beginnings to ride the wave of the 1940s comic books boom and witness the current motion picture madness and comic industry woes. Included is a complete examination of the rise of Marvel Comics; Leersquo;s work in the years of postwar prosperity; and his efforts in the 1960s to revitalize the medium after it had grown stale.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. An important book. a comprehensive and compelling readBy peacemongerThis is an important book for both the novice and expert alike. the novice because it is a virtual encyclopedia on the subject matter. the expert because there is so much well researched information about SO much music that even the well informed will find much to learn and discover. Add to that the authors deep understanding of. and it would seem. passion for the subject matter. This book is a must read for anyone interested in music and social and racial justice issues.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good read. but a misleading coverBy JaccoThis was an interesting read. I bought this because im digging deep into civil rights related music. This book has a lot of insightful information. The book focusses however on a lot more than that. A better title in my opinion would have been something like "human rights and music" since it also focusses on music related to gay-rights. female rights and anti-war protestmusic. Besides that theres a lot of attention for non-blackmusic like punkrock (especially a lot on MC5). folkmusic (from Guthrie to Lennon). From the cover it looks like it handles on black-music only. Nonetheless this was an interesting read. Its more a sociological study on the subjects than a whos who in human rightsmusic. Im already familiair with a lot of music on these subjects so there werent a lot of new discoveries for me here. but its nice to see a lot of already known music to be placed in its historical context.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. History and music - whatta combo!By suzeesgFascinating and informative look at the music of protest. rooted in slavery and still incredibly relevant. and needed. today. The timeliness of this book struck me - when so many are in desperate economic straits and are finally making themselves heard over the din of corporate lobbyists. Lots of information here - a must for any follower of music.
