Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group

Copyright Date: 2005

Edition Date: 2005 Release Date: 11/01/04

Pages: 112 pages

ISBN: 1-404-20282-X

ISBN 13: 978-1-404-20282-5

Dewey: 921

LCCN: 2004011071

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
Talbot, Bryan. Juvenile literature.
Talbot, Bryan.
Novelists, English. 20th century. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Graphic novels. History and criticism. Juvenile literature.
Artists. Great Britain. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Graphic novels. Authorship. Juvenile literature.
Novelists, English. 20th century.
Graphic novels. History and criticism.
Artists. Great Britain.
Graphic novels. Authorship.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 107-109) and index.

Word Count: 16,828

Reading Level: 10.0

Interest Level: 7-12

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 10.0 / points: 3.0 / quiz: 100681 / grade: Middle Grades

Graphic novels are the hottest books for young adults right now This exciting new series showcases the lives and careers of six of today's most important and successful graphic novelists. Starting with their childhoods, each book discusses the novelist's artistic and literary influences, and how he or she got started in comics and graphic novels. Career development, peaks and valleys, awards, and descriptions of their notable works are fully covered by these fascinating books. Panels from the work of each of the novelists illustrate and further the text. These beautiful books are sure to be a huge hit with your young adult readers. Called the godfather of the modem comic, Bryan Talbot was influential in the success of the British comics scene and was an important member of the British Invasion onto the U.S. scene. His artistic contributions to the works of others, as well as his own works, have had a great impact on comic fans and mainstream audiences alike. His masterpiece,