Harvey Kurtzman’s Jungle Book, Or, Up from the Apes! and Right Back Down In which are Described in Words and Pictures Businessmen, Private Eyes, Cowboys, and Other Hero[e]s, All Exhibiting the Progress of Man from the Darkness of the Cave Into the Light of Civilization by Means of Television, Wide Screen Movies, the Stone Axe, and Other Useful Arts
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Harvey Kurtzman’s Jungle Book, Or, Up from the Apes! and Right Back Down In which are Described in Words and Pictures Businessmen, Private Eyes, Cowboys, and Other Hero[e]s, All Exhibiting the Progress of Man from the Darkness of the Cave Into the Light of Civilization by Means of Television, Wide Screen Movies, the Stone Axe, and Other Useful Arts is a notable work by Harvey Kurtzman, published by Kitchen Sink Press in 1986. This edition spans 140 pages and is presented in English, showcasing a blend of words and illustrations that explore various facets of human progress through a unique lens.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of themes as the book delves into the evolution of civilization, featuring characters such as businessmen, private eyes, and cowboys. The narrative captures the essence of how different arts and technologies have shaped human development. This deluxe hardcover edition also includes an essay by comics archivist Denis Kitchen, a new introduction by Gilbert Shelton, and a conversational afterword featuring insights from Pete Poplaski and Robert Crumb, along with a selection of Kurtzman’s photographs and artwork.
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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. Written and illustrated by Kurtzman, Jungle Book inspired and influenced comics creators such as Robert Crumb, Art Spiegelman, Gilbert Shelton, and Terry Gilliam. Back in print for the first time in over twenty-five years, this deluxe hardcover features an essay by comics archivist Denis Kitchen; a new introduction by Gilbert Shelton; a conversational afterword between Pete Poplaski and Robert Crumb; and and a selection of Kurtzman’s photographs, correspondence, and artwork. The definitive edition of this graphic novel masterpiece is not to be missed!
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