Back in print after 25 years this is the definitive edition and the first. Harvey kurtzmans jungle book has long been a somewhat unsung classic for kurtzmaniacs. Dec 15, 2014 harvey kurtzman s jungle book is considered one of the top 100 comics of the 20th century by the comics journal and is widely regarded to be a lost classic. Harvey kurtzmans jungle book by harvey kurtzman 1988. Written and illustrated by kurtzman, jungle book inspired and influenced comics creators such as robert crumb, art. His work is noted for its satire and parody of popular culture, social critique, and attention to.
Harvey kurtzmans jungle book essential kurtzman kindle. Harvey kurtzmans jungle book is a graphic novel by american cartoonist harvey kurtzman, published in 1959. Dec 17, 2014 pleasure package was the original title for what became jungle book. Admirers included pioneering underground cartoonists such as joel beck, denis kitchen, jay lynch, spain rodriguez, gilbert shelton, art spiegelman, skip williamson, and robert crumb, who wrote s ome of kurtzman s greatest stuff was done in a little ballantine book called harvey kurtzman s jungle book. In a deluxe hardcover, this collection is back in print after twentyfive years. Crumb, spiegelman, and gilliam, among others, were inspired and influenced by kurtzman s masterpiece. Executives comic book in 1962 collected the kurtzmanelder goodman beaver strips from help. It s only significant in the context of kurtzman s entire oeuvre. Executive s comic book in 1962 collected the kurtzman elder goodman beaver strips from help. Whats more, this is the first volume in the publishers new essential kurtzman library. Pleasure package was the original title for what became jungle book.
This collection of superb satirical stories was unique for the day in that it was a ballantine pocket book containing all new material rather than reprints and in addition it was 100% a solo effort by the great harvey kurtzman, from the writing to. His bestknown work includes writing and editing the parodic comic book mad from 1952 until 1956, and illustrating the little annie fanny strips in playboy from 1962 until 1988. Harvey kurtzmans jungle book was a 1959 original collection of strips. Harvey kurtzmans jungle book is a featured article.
Meanwhile, back in the jungle avec harvey kurtzman. Harvey kurtzmans jungle book is considered one of the top 100 comics of the 20th century by the comics journal and is widely regarded to be a lost classic. If it had been produced by an anonymous artist no one would remember it today. Harvey kurtzmans jungle book by harvey kurtzman penguin. Le prix harvey award a ete cree en son honneur en 1988. This article appeared on wikipedia s main page as todays featured article on may 30, 2017. Jungle book sold poorly, but developed a fan following and became a collectors item. Written and illustrated by kurtzman, jungle book inspired and influenced comics creators such as robert crumb, art spiegelman, gilbert shelton, and terry gilliam. Harvey kurtzmans jungle book forgotten 50s classic re. Harvey kurtzman s jungle book is considered one of the top 100 comics of the 20th century by the comics journal and is widely regarded to be a lost classic. Back in print for the first time in over twentyfive years, this deluxe. What s more, this is the first volume in the publishers new essential kurtzman library. First, they look at harvey kurtzmans jungle book, another collaboration between dark horse books and kitchen sink books an earlier such publication, the best of comix book, was discussed last may.
The social satire in the book s four stories targets peter gunnstyle privatedetective shows, westerns such as gunsmoke, capitalist avarice in the publishing industry. First, they look at harvey kurtzman s jungle book, another collaboration between dark horse books and kitchen sink books an earlier such publication, the best of comix book, was discussed last may. Harvey kurtzmans jungle book by harvey kurtzman nook. The comics alternative two guys with phds talking about comics. Its only significant in the context of kurtzmans entire oeuvre. Serendipitously, dark horse has also recently reprinted another of harvey kurtzmans signature pieces of work with harvey kurtzmans jungle book. The original jungle book paperback was a commercial flop. A quartet of stories, all four written and drawn by kurtzman in a beautiful, loose, cartoony style, reminiscent of his ec covers. Even so, if you can update or improve it, please do so. Harvey kurtzman s jungle book was a 1959 original collection of strips. Harvey kurtzman s jungle book has long been a somewhat unsung classic for kurtzmaniacs. The comics alternative two guys with phds talking about. October 3, 1924 february 21, 1993 was an american cartoonist and editor.
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