Al Capp
A Life to the Contrary
New York : Bloomsbury, 2013.
Format: Book
Edition: First U.S. edition.
Description: x, 305 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
A portrait of the cartoonist offers insight into his complicated character, covering such topics as the childhood accident that cost him his leg, his turbulent apprenticeship with Ham Fisher, and his conservative political views.
Contents:
Flashpoint -- Young dreams and schemes -- The hills -- Uncle Bob's generosity -- Breaking into the business -- Hatfield and McCoy -- Li'l Abner -- Nina -- Merry-go-round -- Greetings from lower Slobbovia -- The shmoo, the kigmy, and all one cartoonist could ever want -- Demise of the monster -- Bright lights -- In the halls of the enemy -- Scandals -- Descent.
ISBN:
9781608196234
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
BIOGRAPHY Capp, Al | Main (Downtown) | Third Level, Biography | In |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-289) and index.