Anyone who knows their history in terms of the magazine and comic book industry will know about the infamous horror magazines of the 1950s era and E.C. comics who produced some of those titles which included TALES FROM THE CRYPT, THE HAUNT OF FEAR, CRIME SUSPENSE STORIES, and WEIRD TALES, to name a few. In FOUL PLAY: THE ART & ARTISTS OF THE NOTORIOUS 1950s E.C. COMICS! writer Grant Geissman examines the art and artists that help make E.C. Comics what it was.
Geissman does a wise thing by examining the history and eventual downfall of the company through the art & artists that came out of the companies short lived lifespan (although one of its publications still exist – MAD magazine). Each of the companies most prolific artists gets a chapter from Al Feldstein, Harvey Kurtzman, Johnny Craig, Graham Ingels, Wallace Wood, and Will Elder, to name a few. In addition to the background on each of the artists and their contributions to the company Geissman also includes a sample comic from each of them. There is even a never before published story at the end of the book to the delight of all fans everywhere. Geissman also includes several other goodies never before seen including company photos and a collection of E.C. Christmas Party Art.
This book is a great asset to any fan of the E.C. comics and it is a great introduction for those who just want to know more about the company and the events that led to its downfall. The book is thorough in its examination and leaves no stone unturned. There are also many quotes from the artists as they relay their experiences working with the company and their fellow artists. This is one of the best companion books for the company thus far released.
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On the set of the short film "A Gift"
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