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Al Capp by Michael Schumacher & Denis Kitchen
Al Capp by Michael Schumacher & Denis Kitchen
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A Life to the Contrary
320 pages, Hardcover
24cm x 16cm (C-Format)
ISBN 9781608196234
FIRST EDITION 2013
Condition: Very Good (Has very small/minor signs of wear)
Goodreads Rating: 3.76 * 129 ratings * 25 reviews
Genres: Nonfiction/Comics/Pop Culture/History
It has been over thirty years since Al Capp graced the world with his presence, and while he may not be as well-known today, his impact on the comic strip world is undeniable. At the peak of his career, his revolutionary comic strip, Lil Abner, captivated an astonishing ninety million readers. Running for an impressive forty-three years, the strip inspired two movies and a Broadway musical, and even gave birth to popular expressions like "hogwash" and "double-whammy." Capp himself became a familiar face on TV and radio, earning comparisons to the great Mark Twain for his sharp satire.
Despite bringing joy to millions through Lil Abner, Capp's personal life was far from simple. A childhood accident that cost him a leg led him to art as a way to stand out. His tumultuous relationship with Ham Fisher, creator of Joe Palooka, resulted in a bitter feud that tragically ended in Fisher's suicide. Capp's larger-than-life persona shielded him from the consequences of his misconduct, allowing him to push boundaries with impunity. In his later years, his political views took a sharp turn to the right, aligning himself with figures like Richard Nixon and using his satire to target counterculture icons like John Lennon and Joan Baez.
Now, with unprecedented access to Capp's archives and a treasure trove of new information, Michael Schumacher and Denis Kitchen have crafted a riveting biography that delves deep into the highs and lows of Capp's life. From his rise to fame to his fall from grace, Capp's story is one of triumph and tragedy, success and failure, all told with a blend of authority and compassion that will leave readers spellbound.
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