A History of the Doc Savage Adventures in Pulps, Paperbacks, Comics, Fanzines, Radio and Film

A History of the Doc Savage Adventures in Pulps, Paperbacks, Comics, Fanzines, Radio and Film
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 233
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ISBN-10 : 0786441356
ISBN-13 : 9780786441358
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Book Synopsis A History of the Doc Savage Adventures in Pulps, Paperbacks, Comics, Fanzines, Radio and Film by : Bobb Cotter

Download or read book A History of the Doc Savage Adventures in Pulps, Paperbacks, Comics, Fanzines, Radio and Film written by Bobb Cotter and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2009 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doc Savage is not only the prototype of the modern fictional superhero; he was also a seminal force in creating multimedia crossovers. The character exploded onto the scene in 1933, with the Great Depression and the gathering clouds of war as a cultural backdrop. The series is examined in relation to historic events and changing audience tastes, with special attention on the horror and science-fiction elements. The artwork features illustrations, covers, and original art. Appendices cover Doc Savage paperbacks, pulp magazines, comic books, and fanzines, and a biographical appendix covers all major contributors to the series.


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