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Strange And Stranger: The World Of Steve Ditko (2008)

by Blake Bell(Favorite Author)

4.06 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

1560979216 (ISBN13: 9781560979210)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Fantagraphics

review 1: I met Blake Bell at MOCCA at his Q&A about this book. He wasn't really prepared to answer any questions that were not covered in this book, and generally got the fame-seeking, annoying nerd vibe from him. Basically, I understood why Steve Ditko wouldn't want him to do a biography. His analytical skills are pretty bad, and his thesis--Steve Ditko could've made a lot of money if he had disregarded his ideals--doesn't really endear him to me either. Ever heard of artistic integrity, Blake?
review 2: Nicely illustrated monograph of the Spider-Man co-creator, who I didn't initially appreciate until this book. (I was a John Romita acolyte when it came to Spider-Man artists.) Ditko's story also has built-in drama as he comes more under the sway of Ayn Rand's Objectivi... moresm teachings that compromises his professional relationships and ultimately credit for his work. I'm still not swooning over his rubber band figural renderings, but I can now appreciate his impressionistic style and unique approach to visual narrative. less

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