reliefs, drop shadows, and enlargements—has been to treat each spread Some other significant comic book creators weighed in:
as if it were not a 13-inch by 18-inch book spread, but a 13-foot by 18-foot
museum wall exhibit, with me as your curator, celebrating, for the first time, “The Silver Age of Comic Book Art is a unique achievement by Arlen
the glorious artwork by the greatest artists of our generation.
Schumer and will be an ongoing source of reference, study and enjoyment for everyone interested in comics.”
SP!: WHAT WAS THE REACTION FROM COMIC BOOK CREATORS WHEN
THIS BOOK FIRST CAME OUT?
Regards,
AS: Here’s what Gene Colan wrote me:
—Steve Ditko
“Through the years, I’ve had the pleasure of seeing many books that pay
tribute to the art of comics. Almost all of them have been visually entertaining and informative. But, I must say, a new day has dawned! Arlen has
created an entirely new format in presenting the art and words of the
artists! It’s the most comprehensive and personal way a fan or colleague
can learn what lies beneath the art. Arlen has found the perfect way to
inform AND entertain! It’s simply awesome. The best representation of my
work ever! Arlen really honored me. Well done!!!”
“Arlen Schumer is perhaps the very best person on Earth to do this
project. Arlen is apart and a part of the Silver Age as much as it is
possible to be. Arlen absorbs the Silver Age in comics through his
very pores. Without question and sight unseen, I know all people
who have an interest in comic books who read this book will enjoy
it totally.”
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—Neal Adams