In the 1930's, artist Lynd Ward created six graphic novels in woodcuts, beautifully rendered in black and white, no text. These novels are now available in a gorgeous packaged set from Amazon for about $45. You can also buy paperbacks of single Lynd Ward graphic novels more cheaply there. Gorgeous work. Here are a couple more examples I've found from Google Images:
Hi Annie, Early graphic novels; whodda thunk it. These woodcuts by Ward are marvelous. We have graphic novelists in our family; you met the parents of Josh Finney on the Signal Hill trail. You might want to take a look; Josh, and his wife Kat have created a new look--a mixture of computer graphics and hand drawing. You might be interested. Its called "Titanium Rain": http://amzn.to/gYUdYT;
ReplyDeleteAnd it looks like Josh and Kat will now be getting for Christmas an early rendition of their own craft. Thanks a lot
Richard,
ReplyDeleteJust checked out Titanium Rain - very impressive! Thanks for telling me about Josh and Kat, a very talented duo.
And we ordered the Ward graphic novel set.
ReplyDeleteThat is terrific, Richard! Sure to please...
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