Kitchen, Denis, 1946-

The art of Harvey Kurtzman : the mad genius of comics / by Denis Kitchen and Paul Buhle ; introduction by Harry Shearer. - New York : Abrams ComicArts, 2009. - xiii, 241 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. (some col.) ; 30 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Harvey Kurtzman's cartoons are innovative and influential. Comic books that used his cartoons and comic strips include: Mad magazine, Humbug, and Help! The book includes pencil sketches, layouts, inked drawings, colour compositions, correspondence and hundreds of never-before-seen photos and art from the Kurtzman archives. There are also biographical details about the artist.

9780810972964 (hbk.) : £20.00 0810972964 (hbk.) : £20.00


Kurtzman, Harvey.


Cartoonists--Criticism and interpretation.--United States
Comic books, strips, etc.--United States--20th century.

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