Confessions, Romances, Secrets and Temptations

Confessions, Romances, Secrets and Temptations
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Publisher : Fantagraphics Books
Total Pages : 126
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Book Synopsis Confessions, Romances, Secrets and Temptations by : John Benson

Download or read book Confessions, Romances, Secrets and Temptations written by John Benson and published by Fantagraphics Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of one company's romance comics and their publisher Archer St. John. It includes a short biography and interviews with the company's editors and artists. St. John's good reputation as a publisher attracted many of the top artists of the day, including Joe Kubert, Leonard Starr, and George Tuska. Benson provides an engaging account of Archer St. John, (once kidnapped by Al Capone) and his distinctive comics. Confessions is lavishly illustrated with examples of the comics and includes rare visuals from the period.


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