Graphic Witness: Five Wordless Graphic Novels by Frans Masereel, Lynd Ward, Giacomo Patri, Erich Glas and Laurence Hyde
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Graphic Witness features rare wordless novels by five great twentieth century woodcut artists from Europe and North America. The stories they tell reflect the political and social issues of their times as well as the broader issues that are still relevant today. Frans Masereel (1899-1972) was born in Belgium and is considered the father of the wordless graphic novel. Graphic Witness includes the first reprint of his classic work The Passion of a Man since its 1918 publication in Munich. American Lynd Ward (1905-85), author of the provocative Wild Pilgrimage, is considered among the most important of wordless novelists. Giacomo Patri (1898-1978) was born in Italy and lived in the United States. His White Collar featured an introduction by Rockwell Kent and was used as a promotional piece by the labor movement. Erich Glas’s (1897-1973) haunting wordless novel Leilot, created in 1942, foreshadows the Holocaust, which was not widely known about at the time. Southern Cross by Canadian Laurence Hyde (1914-87) was controversial for its criticism of U.S. H-bomb testing in the South Pacific.
Author George A. Walker draws on his expertise as a woodcut artist to provide insight into the tools and techniques used to create these works of art. As well, he examines the importance of the role of artists as witnesses and critics of their times, and the influence of the genre on the emergence of comics and the modern graphic novel.
This newly expanded edition of Graphic Witness, which features an afterword by cartoonist Seth, will appeal to readers interested in social issues, printmaking, art history and contemporary culture.
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If you care about graphic novels, you need to get your hands on Graphic Witness: Five Wordless Graphic Novels by Frans Masereel, Lynd Ward, Giacomo Patri, Erich Glas and Laurence Hyde. This book features rare wordless novels by five incredible artists from Europe and North America, whose stories reflect not only the political and social issues of their times, but also resonate with the broader issues we face today.
Frans Masereel, considered the father of wordless graphic novels, presents his classic work The Passion of a Man, which hasn't been reprinted since its original publication in 1918. American artist Lynd Ward, known for his provocative Wild Pilgrimage, is recognized as one of the most important wordless novelists. Giacomo Patri, an Italian-born artist living in the United States, showcases his powerful work White Collar, featuring an introduction by Rockwell Kent and used as a promotional piece by the labor movement.
Erich Glas's haunting wordless novel Leilot, created in 1942, provides a chilling foreshadowing of the Holocaust. Canadian artist Laurence Hyde's controversial Southern Cross criticizes U.S. H-bomb testing in the South Pacific. Through his expertise as a woodcut artist, author George A. Walker unlocks the tools and techniques used in creating these profound works of art.
Discover the importance of artists as witnesses and critics of their times, and the influence of this genre on the emergence of comics and the modern graphic novel. This newly expanded edition of Graphic Witness, featuring an afterword by cartoonist Seth, is a must-read for those interested in social issues, printmaking, art history, and contemporary culture.
Don't miss out on this captivating collection of wordless graphic novels. Get your copy of Graphic Witness: Five Wordless Graphic Novels now and embark on a visual and thought-provoking journey that will leave you inspired and enlightened.
Get Graphic Witness: Five Wordless Graphic Novels today and witness the power of art to transcend language and speak volumes through beautifully crafted woodcut illustrations.
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