Title: Life, in Pictures: Autobiographical StoriesAuthor: Will Eisner
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co.
ISBN: 0393061078
Recommended for Grades 10 and up
Genre: Autobiography- Graphic Novel
Reader’s Annotation:
Eisner helped to shape comic books as they are now known. Using this style, Eisner tells his own story.
Plot Summary:
Will Eisner's work has helped to create the graphic novel and comic book as they are known today. Through five semi-autobiographical stories, Eisner expands upon his difficult life. Annotations at the ends of the stories help to show the true facts behind them. Each story encapsulates Eisner style in monochromatic images filled with emotion and action. Introductions at the beginning of each work further help to tie the stories to Eisner's life.
Evaluation:
As teens interests in graphic novels rise, learning the history of who helped to create this genre may become more appealing to them. Eisner's life was difficult and could be inspirational for those who want to become involved in comics.
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