{"product_id":"brighter-than-you-think-10-short-works-by-alan-moore-with-critical-essays-by-marc-sobel-paperback","title":"Brighter Than You Think: 10 Short Works by Alan Moore: With Critical Essays by Marc Sobel - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarc Sobel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAlan Moore\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEISNER AWARD Nomination Best Scholarly\/Academic Work\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA collection of Alan Moore's (\u003ci\u003eWatchmen\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFrom Hell\u003c\/i\u003e) difficult-to-find comics short stories. From bold experiments, through early takes on his favorite subjects, to self-critiques of his older work, this wide-ranging collection is an essential look at Moore's illuminating short stories. Each story is drawn by some of the best artists in comics from mainstream mavericks like Steven Bissette(\u003ci\u003eSwamp Thing\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTyrant\u003c\/i\u003e), Rick Veitch (\u003ci\u003eSwamp Thing\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBratpack\u003c\/i\u003e) \u0026amp; John Totleben (\u003ci\u003eMiracelman\u003c\/i\u003e) to underground iconoclasts like Mark Beyer (\u003ci\u003eRAW\u003c\/i\u003e) and Peter Bagge(\u003ci\u003eHate\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWoman Rebel: The Margaret Sanger Story\u003c\/i\u003e). Comic book critic Marc Sobel provides insightful commentary and context for each of the stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarc Sobel \u003c\/b\u003eis the co-editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Love and Rockets Companion \u003c\/i\u003epublished by Fantagraphics Books. He is also the author of the forthcoming \u003ci\u003eLove and Rockets Reader\u003c\/i\u003e, also from Fantagraphics. He is also a freelance journalist and scholar in the field of comic book studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlan Moore \u003c\/b\u003eis an English writer primarily known for his work in comic books, including \u003ci\u003eWatchmen\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eV for Vendetta\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFrom Hell \u003c\/i\u003e(and many others). Frequently described as the best graphic novel writer in history, and he has been called one of the most important British writers of the last fifty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.9 x 6.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 03, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769844990240,"sku":"9781941250129","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/10d6868bcd3cd2860c4cb839649eadb6.webp?v=1780358049","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/brighter-than-you-think-10-short-works-by-alan-moore-with-critical-essays-by-marc-sobel-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}