Eddie Campbell Bücher

Im Vorfeld des 20. Jahrhunderts entwirft 'From Hell' von Alan Moore und Eddie Campbell eine düstere Mordserie, die Prostituierte, Prinzen und Poeten betrifft. Die Identität von Jack the Ripper wird ergründet, während die Geschichte eine Gesellschaftsstudie und ein Psychogramm bietet, das das Ende des viktorianischen Zeitalters markiert.

Exploring the origins of the comic strip, this book offers a dynamic and meticulously researched perspective from a prominent figure in cartoon storytelling. It delves into the evolution of the medium, highlighting its cultural significance and the creative processes behind iconic works. Readers can expect an engaging narrative that combines historical insights with the author's expertise in the art of comics, making it a compelling read for both enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

The From Hell Companion is a fascinating read of almost 100,000 words and the same page size as From Hell itself, with illustrative material on every spread. The main thread in it is a selection of the best of Alan Moore's actual script sequences but this is supported with a generous selection of Moore's thumbnail sketches from his private notebooks for individual pages. Includes commentary from Eddie Campbell and two 16 page colour sections featuring brand new artwork. All arranged in narrative order, the reader will feel they have read From Hell from a fresh perspective.

Von dem "Jack The Ripper"-Comic "From Hell" gibt es dank der Verfilmung mit Johnny Depp inzwischen zwei Ausgaben. Dies ist die etwas unhandlichere, aber günstigere Gesamtausgabe mit dem amerikanischen Filmplakat als Titelmotiv. Sie liegt fast so gut in der Hand wie das Telefonbuch einer mittleren Grossstadt. Parallel existiert zur Zeit noch die Ausgabe in drei schmalen Bänden, die Titelmotive sind dort dem Comic entnommen. Der Inhalt ist aber der gleiche. Beim Inhalt von Kinofilm und Comic ist aber ein gewaltiger Unterschied. Die Anschaffung dieses Albums lohnt sich auch noch für jeden, der bereits den Film "From Hell" im Kino geschaut hat. Inspektor Abberline hat in diesem Comic keinen Opiumrausch und keine Visionen, letztere hat dagegen der Hellseher Robert Lees auch ohne Opium. Ist der Film noch ganz auf die spannende Suche nach dem dem Zuschauer unbekannten Jack The Ripper ausgelegt, so wird im Comic schon vor den Morden im ersten Drittel verraten, wer auf den vielen folgenden Seiten der Frauenmörder werden wird. Aufgrund dieses Unterschieds kann sich der Comic viel stärker auf die Psyche, Ideen und Visionen des Rippers konzentrieren als der Film, der die Figur des Abberline im Gegensatz dazu in den Mittelpunkt stellt (sicherlich auch wegen Depp). Der Comic wirkt durch diese Unterschiede viel tiefgründiger - aber auch längst nicht so spannend. Gut und wichtig sind auch die seitenlangen Anmerkungen Moores im Anhang. Hier glaubt man die zehn Jahre Recherchearbeit. Diese Anmerkungen geben dem Comic im Gegensatz zu Film mehr historischen Hintergrund und Authentizität.

For the first time ever, the pioneering autobiographical comics of master cartoonist Eddie Campbell (From Hell) are collected in a single volume! Brilliantly observed and profoundly expressed, the ALEC stories present a version of Campbell's own life, filtered through the alter ego of "Alec MacGarry." Over many years, we witness Alec's (and Eddie's) progression "from beer to wine" - wild nights at the pub, existential despair, the hunt for love, the quest for art, becoming a "responsible breadwinner," feeling lost at his own movie premiere, and much more! Eddie's outlandish fantasies and metafictional tricks convert life into art, while staying fully grounded in his own absurdity. This Life-Size Omnibus edition of ALEC includes all the stories from The King Canute Crowd, Three-Piece Suit, How to be an Artist, and After the Snooter, as well as the very early, out-of-print ALEC stories and a staggering amount of bonus material.

Some of the world’s greatest creators have each written and drawn an original story that explores the key moment when a clear-cut split occurs, a mutation, a personal revolt or a large-scale revolution that tips us from one world into another, from one life to an entirely new one: The Tipping Point.From slice-of-life tales and science-fiction adventures, to amusing asides and fantastical fables, witness these major (and minor) changes and evolution through the eyes of these visionaries from the worlds of manga, bande dessinée, and comics.

Freshly separated Rob Hoffman is trying to reassemble his life. Only 25, he's going through a divorce, his finances are in ruins, and he's forced to move back in with mom. The internet is about to erase his number-one source of income: men's mags. But the internet also offers a new angle on dating, and so begins Rob's adventures as a singleton.

Exploring the intricate relationship between money and human interactions, this graphic essay delves into personal finance through a mix of research, anecdotes, and fantasy. Eddie Campbell draws from his own experiences to illustrate the pervasive influence of money, comparing it to essential elements like air and water. With whimsical storytelling, he examines topics such as Ponzi schemes and unique currencies, creating a thought-provoking narrative that highlights the complexities of wealth in everyday life.

Meet Dotty. In life she was a call girl. In death she’s been damned to work in Hell’s Inhuman Resources department, New Male Arrivals Division, assigning wayward souls their crummy afterlives. As the goggle-eyed philosophical Frenchman once wrote, “Hell is other people.” Meet Dotty. In life she was a call girl. In death she’s been damned to work in Hell’s New Male Arrivals Division assigning wayward souls their crummy afterlives. For eternity. All the same, Dotty spends more time away from her desk on odd jobs and adventures, be they fetching Cerberus from Hell’s dog pound to licking psychotropic toads’ heads and tripping ballz. Forever is a long time, so might as well make the best of a hellish situation. From the pages of Heavy Metal and Soft Wood, as well as six never-before-seen stories, Dotty’s Inferno is a roasty romp by MAD and Minimum Wage creator Bob Fingerman. This expanded edition includes an exclusive new story! Also included, a bonus gallery featuring “pin-ups” by John Cebollero, Howard Chaykin, Dave Johnson, Mike Mignola, Dan Panosian and Bill Sienkiewicz!

In a modest Manhattan walk-up, a group of survivors are on their last legs. As the end seems nigh, a teenage girl is spotted on the avenue, not only alive but repelling the undead like Moses parting the Red Sea. When she comes to their aid questions of who, what and why she’s immune to attack arise. Almost like a play, this single location-centric story features a strong cast of archetypal, yet fully fleshed-out, distinct, characters. The artist; the young widow; the elderly couple; the bros living a new normal, for one of whom it’s also finally living his truth; the country boy who’s turned his back on his faith only to have it return in earnest. And the mysterious stranger that arrives as their savior, only to confound them, even as she complies with their ever-increasing impositions. PARIAH sets the classic zombie tropes on their ear as the element of immunity to attack is introduced into the mix. Very contemporary, but also taking cues from the classic New York cinema of Martin Scorcese, Neil Simon, Woody Allen and other gritty cinema and literature, PARIAH thrusts the reader into a truly dire survivors’ tale, capturing the desperation and resolve of its disparate cast.