Genius, Illustrated: The Life and Art of Alex Toth
  • Published: 25 April 2023
  • ISBN: 9781684059577
  • Imprint: IDW Publishing
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 352
  • RRP: $82.00

Genius, Illustrated: The Life and Art of Alex Toth

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The second book of the series continues the comprehensive review of the life and art of one of the most significant comics and animation artists of all time.

The second book of the series continues the comprehensive review of the life and art of one of the most significant comics and animations artists of all time.

Covering the years from the 1960s to Toth's poignant death in 2006, this lavishly illustrated biography features artwork and complete stories from Toth's latter-day work at Warren, DC Comics, Red Circle, Marvel, and his own creator-owned properties. It also includes samples of his animation work for Hanna-Barbera, Ruby-Spears, and others, as well as sketchbook pages, doodles, advertising art, and other rarities provided through the cooperation of Toth's family and his legion of fans.

Two of Toth's best stories are reproduced complete from the original artwork: "Burma Skies" and "White Devil…Yellow Devil." A full-length text biography charts the path from Toth's increasingly-reclusive lifestyle to his touching re-connection to the world in his final years.

Winner of the 2014 Eisner Award for Best Comics-Related Book and Best Publication Design.
  • Published: 25 April 2023
  • ISBN: 9781684059577
  • Imprint: IDW Publishing
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 352
  • RRP: $82.00
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Praise for Genius, Illustrated: The Life and Art of Alex Toth

PRAISE FOR GENIUS, ILLUSTRATED: THE LIFE AND ART OF ALEX TOTH:
“A high-water mark in the field of comic artist biography.” —New York Journal of Books

"This is a great book...A very revealing and inspiring publishing achievement that all Toth fans will love." —The Animation Guild

PRAISE FOR THE LIBRARY OF AMERICAN COMICS:
“THE LIBRARY OF AMERICAN COMICS HAS BECOME THE GOLD STANDARD FOR ARCHIVAL COMIC STRIP REPRINTS. The research and articles provide insight and context, and most importantly the glorious reproduction of the material has preserved these strips for those who knew them and offers a new gateway to adventure for those discovering them for the first time.” —Scoop