{"product_id":"from-shadow-to-light-steven-brower-9781606993583","title":"From Shadow to Light: The Life \u0026 Art of Mort Meskin","description":"\u003cem\u003e\"Mort Meskin was a consummate professional, dedicated to his work. A great talent.\"\u003c\/em\u003e--Jack Kirby\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom Shadow to Light: The Life and Art of Mort Meskin\u003c\/em\u003e is a coffee table art book and critical biography of one of the twentieth century's most influential comic book artists. Meskin's career spanned both the Golden and Silver ages of comics, from the 1940s to the 1960s. His drawing, chiaroscuro technique, and storytelling are considered by connoisseurs of the form to be among the most sophisticated of his time. His passion for his artwork was equaled by his skill, and the quality of his overall \u003cem\u003eoeuvre\u003c\/em\u003e blurs the artificial distinction between high and low art. Yet he is known mostly among hard-core aficionados today, eclipsed by many of his peers, some of whom he profoundly influenced. Among Meskin's fans and admirers are Jim Steranko, Joe Kubert, Alex Toth, Carmine Infantino, Steve Ditko, Jerry Robinson, and Jack Kirby. \u003cem\u003eFrom Shadow to Light: The Life and Art of Mort Meskin\u003c\/em\u003e will finally give this neglected artist the recognition he's due.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The first artist to draw \u003cem\u003eSheena of the Jungle\u003c\/em\u003e, Meskin's work appeared in such diverse genres as romance, true crime and western comics. Following World War II he formed a studio with the legendary Jerry Robinson, co-creator of The Joker and Robin. He later worked for Joe Simon and Jack Kirby's company S\u0026amp;K Studio and with Stan Lee at Atlas (Marvel). During the 1950s and '60s he helped DC Comics define their mystery and science fiction lines. And there is one aspect of Meskin's voluminous creative output that has yet to be examined: his personal art. \u003cem\u003eFrom Shadow to Light\u003c\/em\u003e compiles for the first time the best of Meskin's art from his comic book career, his post-comics career bin advertising, and his fine art. Many of the comics pages are scanned form the original art, thanks to the cooperation of the Meskin estate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Mort Meskin's story is one of perseverance and overcoming personal demons. It is the tale of the indomitable spirit of a true artist and innovator. \u003cem\u003eFrom Shadow to Light: The Life and Art of Mort Meskin\u003c\/em\u003e will finally set the record straight and add his name to the pantheon of comic book artists who helped create this distinctly American art form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Steven Brower\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1606993585\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781606993583\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Fantagraphics Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/04\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.88lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 12.34h x 9.38w x 0.95d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/15\/2010 pg. 29","brand":"Steven Brower","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48518963527935,"sku":"9781606993583","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_bfef2a2e-767f-4049-8eef-2ff42c6e2979.jpg?v=1778736318","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/from-shadow-to-light-steven-brower-9781606993583","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}