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The Art (and Many Other Mistakes) of Eric Powell
  • Published: 24 December 2019
  • ISBN: 9781684151875
  • Imprint: BOOM! Studios
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 208
  • RRP: $105.00

The Art (and Many Other Mistakes) of Eric Powell

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In Nashville, Tennessee lives a man, a recluse, a curmudgeonly highfalutin cartoonist-type who, as a young child, had a penchant for drawing and making up tall tales. It was at the tender age of 18 he turned his back on a promising career in adult film cinematography and followed his heart into the unrewarding comic book industry. Out of desperation Eric kept drawing, painting, and then creating his own characters and worlds culminating with the beloved series, The Goon.

The Art (and Many Other Mistakes) of Eric Powell sheds light on the deliberate and painstaking process of becoming a world renowned comic book creator as recalled by the artist and a few of his delinquent friends. This extensive art book spotlights never-before-seen childhood drawings, early superhero test pages, film poster art, and the establishment of Powell’s homegrown publishing house Albatross (Exploding) Funnybooks. It’s also very funny.
  • Published: 24 December 2019
  • ISBN: 9781684151875
  • Imprint: BOOM! Studios
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 208
  • RRP: $105.00
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About the author

Eric Powell

Eric Powell is a writer and artist who has contributed work on such comics titles as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Hellboy: Weird Tales, Star Wars: Tales, The Incredible Hulk, Black Panther, The Avengers, The Hood, MAD magazine, Devil Dinosaur, Swamp Thing, She-Hulk, The Simpsons, Arkham Asylum: Living Hell, Action Comics, and Creepy.

Although he had been eking out a meager living in the comics field since 1995, Eric didn't find true success until he launched his critically acclaimed dark comedy series The Goon. The Goon was subsequently picked up by Dark Horse Comics and boasts a die-hard cult following.

Recently, Eric has been working in collaboration with acclaimed director David Fincher, Blur Studio, and Dark Horse Entertainment to bring The Goon to life on the big screen as an animated feature film.

The author lives in Nashville, Tennessee.

Awards: International Horror Guild: 2004 Best Illustrated Narrative, Will Eisner Comic Industry Award: 2004 Best Single Issue (The Goon #1), Will Eisner Comic Industry Award: 2005 Best Humor Publication, Will Eisner Comic Industry Award: 2005 Best Continuing Series, Will Eisner Comic Industry Award: 2008 Best Writer/Artist—Humor, Will Eisner Comic Industry Award: 2008 Best Painter or Multimedia Artist.
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Also by Eric Powell

The Goon: Bunch of Old Crap Omnibus Volume 6
The Goon: Bunch of Old Crap Omnibus Volume 3
The Goon: Bunch of Old Crap Omnibus Volume 2
The Goon: Them That Don't Stay Dead
Lester of the Lesser Gods
The Goon: Bunch of Old Crap Omnibus Volume 1
Dr. Werthless
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