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Art by Will Eisner. Photo: Abrams Books Graphic novels — that is, long-form narratives done in the style of comic books — have rocked the literary world in recent decades. Works like Maus , Persepolis , and Fun Home have garnered Pulitzers, given birth to film and theater adaptations, topped best-seller lists, and elevated comics art from a disdained medium into an acclaimed one. But who, exactly, invented the graphic novel? Debates over its origins have raged ever since the term graphic novel first came into vogue in the late 1970s. But new research is bringing us closer to an answer. The origin of the graphic novel is a bit of a detective story, and a principal suspect is the man profiled in the upcoming book Will Eisner: Champion of the Graphic Novel , written by longtime comics writer, editor, historian, and former president of DC Comics Paul Levitz. Eisner, who died in 2005 at the age of 87, was nothing short of a titan in the world of comics. He was a writer and artist whose influence has been felt since his earliest successes in the early 1940s. Eisner’s unique career included a pioneering newspaper comic strip (“The Spirit”) , helping win a few wars by showing GIs how to take care of their equipment in official military artwork, heading a company, teaching, and even doing the first comic strip to appear in New York magazine, back when it was the Sunday magazine of the New York Herald. We’re proud to present this exclusive chapter from Levitz’s book, a chapter about Eisner and the origins of the graphic novel. *** It’s common to hear Will Eisner called “the father of the graphic novel” for his near-universally acclaimed 1978 work A Contract With God and Other Tenement Stories . However, it’s a phrase that is loaded with inaccuracy, emotion, and controversy, even among those with deep respect for Eisner and his work. Taking it step by step, first consider the term “graphic novel.” Eisner himself, in the first … [Read more...] about Will Eisner and the Secret History of the Graphic Novel

Last modified on Feb 02, 2021 14:53 GMT Francesca Shillcock Love a podcast? Need recommendations? We've got the perfect list for you… We all need things that will give us a bit of a mood boost right now. Books and TV are great, but if you're looking for something that will keep you entertained on your daily walk, or while you make your tenth banana bread, then podcasts are a wonderful solution. MORE: 29 amazing films based on true stories It can often feel like every man and his dog has a podcast out, and while it's true that there is a wealth of choice out there, knowing a few good gems to pick out from the pile is the best place to start. Look below for our round-up of some of the best podcasts to add to your 'subscribe' list. Happy listening... Archewell Audio Yes, that's right. Harry and Meghan have launched their very own podcast. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced last month that there were releasing Archewell Audio to highlight diverse perspectives and voices. Loading the player... WATCH: Archie makes surprise appearance on Harry and Meghan's podcast Meghan said of their new project: "One of the things my husband and I have always talked about is our passion for meeting people and hearing their stories. And no matter what the story, they usually offer you an understanding of where someone else is coming from and at the same time remind you in some way of a story about yourself." The first episode of their podcast is a holiday special and available on Spotify. MORE: 5 times royals have been surprise guests on podcasts Dissect Love music? Think you know Beyoncé 's Lemonade in and out? Think again. Dissect takes your favourite tracks and albums and, well, dissects them, revealing cool trivia and little-known facts about the artist's inspiration and writing process to create the songs you know and love. There's six seasons to devour looking at the … [Read more...] about 11 great podcasts to listen to in 2021 – see our guide here

Photo: Michael Hickey/Getty Images Earlier this month, the incomparable indie rock songwriter Mitski released her fifth album, Be the Cowboy . On it, slinky disco and country twinges intermingle with her ever-discerning ear for bringing revealing characters to life. It’s a huge a sonic leap for a songwriter who, since 2012’s Lush, has shown that she possesses a preternatural ability to encapsulate the messiness of growing up, falling in and out of love — and trying to find a foothold within a constant whiplash of changing people in a shifting world. In celebration of the new album, we’ve selected ten brilliant songs from her growing catalogue that illustrate her singular gifts for wordplay and songwriting. “Fireproof” Mitski’s been known to pepper unexpected and sensational covers in her live sets (I’m still thinking about her rendition of “How Deep Is Your Love?”). But last year, she recorded a distortion-laden cover of One Direction’s “Fireproof” for the First 100 Days benefit compilation. It’s endlessly listenable, much like the original, but in a completely different way: What was originally an effervescent song becomes an absolute barnburner with Mitski’s touch. “Once More to See You” On the bass-driven “Once More to See You,” Mitski delivers a heartbreaking ode to grappling with a love that’s in stalemate. She and her beloved fear judgment from the world if they make their love known (“we do have reputations,” she says) but are incapable of being alone together. At once, this secret is a shared bond and a burden: “If you would let me give you pinky promise kisses / Then I wouldn’t have to scream your name atop of every roof in the city of my heart.” “Dan the Dancer” The breakneck “Dan the Dancer” puts two of Mitski’s great talents — for buoyant wordplay and taking on the perspective of a new character — front and center. She introduces the titular Dan as someone having “very long limbs, from leading day to day,” then details … [Read more...] about 10 Mitski Songs to Listen to If You Liked Her New Album,

Last modified on Feb 12, 2021 16:15 GMT Emmy Griffiths Looking for a new book to read? These 2021 new releases look outstanding. From rom-coms to gritty dramas, take a look at our top picks for books being published throughout 2021, and be sure to add to your must-read list! The new year is finally here and with it, there is a whole host of exciting new books being published. From rom-com novels to gritty dramas, take a look at our top picks for books being published throughout 2021 , and be sure to add to your must-read list! MORE: 28 must-reads this winter: from brilliant novels to must-try cookbooks One of the Good Ones - Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite Release date: 5 January There is a lot of hype surrounding this newly published novel, and we can't wait to check it out. The synopsis reads: "When teen social activist and history buff Kezi Smith is killed under mysterious circumstances after attending a social justice rally, her devastated sister Happi and their family are left reeling in the aftermath. MORE: Best-selling books to transform your life in 2021: From Adele's life-changing read to Mrs Hinch's list book "As Kezi becomes another immortalised victim in the fight against police brutality, Happi begins to question the idealized way her sister is remembered. Perfect. Angelic. One of the good ones. Even as the phrase rings wrong in her mind—why are only certain people deemed worthy to be missed?" One of the Good Ones , £13.99, Amazon SHOP NOW The Wife Upstairs - Rachel Hawkins Release date: 5 January Love a bit of Jane Eyre? Try out the new adaptation of the novel following Jane, a dog walker who falls head over heels in love with Eddie Rochester, a handsome bachelor with a hidden secret... The Wife Upstairs , From £2.99, Amazon SHOP NOW Influence - Sarah Shephard Release date: 6 January Do you simply love a social … [Read more...] about 22 best new books released in 2021: Girl A, The Wife Upstairs & MORE

Paul F. Tompkins and Ayo Edebiri. Photo-Illustration: Vulture, Getty Images and Netflix The comedy-podcast universe is ever expanding, not unlike the universe universe. We’re here to make it a bit smaller, a bit more manageable. There are a lot of great shows, and each one has a lot of great episodes, so we want to highlight the exceptional and the noteworthy. Each week, our crack team of podcast enthusiasts and specialists and especially enthusiastic people will pick their favorites. We hope to have your ears permanently plugged with the best in aural comedy. Hollywood Handbook — The Podcaster’s Promise Sessions: Volume One with Paul F. Tompkins and Ayo Edebiri March is special in the Hollywood Handbook schedule, marketed as the one month a year where hosts Hayes Davenport and Sean Clements put effort into the recordings and producer Kevin Bartelt lands them actually famous guests to whom they can put in effort. Arguably, though, the boys made bigger waves this year when they doubled down on their own Flagrant Ones Patreon and leapt from the Earwolf ship in a group including Off Book — and longtime shared presence Dana Wickens, who has since been outspoken about the exodus. And while Paul F. Tompkins and Ayo Edebiri are both “Try Month” veterans, it makes sense that Chef Kevin might struggle in the early days of this independent period to secure the dream guests like Nathan Fielder, Tim Robinson, or Bob Odenkirk that he admits to reaching out to. Instead, Hayes and Sean are reimagining “Tri [ sic ] Month,” beginning with an early draft of their prestige narrative program The Podcaster’s Promise , set in the year 3010 under President Crooked Media (and Dax Shepard is alive). Mix the goofy premise with Earwolf insiders like PFT and Ayo, who are willing to cryptically dish on the fracturing business of comedy podcasting, and this month is off to another great start. — Noah Jacobs Listen: Spotify | … [Read more...] about This Week in Comedy Podcasts: The Podcaster’s Promise

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