Dick Tracy And American Culture

Author : Garyn G. Roberts
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2003-08-28
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 078641698X

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Dick Tracy and American Culture by Garyn G. Roberts Pdf

In October 1931, Dick Tracy made his debut on the pages of the Detroit Mirror. Since then America's most famous crime fighter has tangled with a variety of protagonists from locations as diverse as the inner city and outer space, all the time maintaining the moral high ground while reflecting American popular culture. Through extensive research and interviews with Chester Gould (the creator of "Dick Tracy"), his assistants, Dick Locher (the current artist), Max Allan Collins (who scripted the stories for more than 15 years) and many others associated with the strip, Dick Tracy as a cultural icon emerges. The strips use of both innovative and established police methods and the true-to-life portrayals of Tracy's family and fellow cops are detailed. The artists behind the strip are fully revealed and Dick Tracy paraphernalia and the 1990 movie Dick Tracy are discussed. Dick Tracy's appearances in other media--books, comics, radio, movie serials, "B" movies, television dramas, and animated cartoons--are fully covered.

Author : Garyn G. Roberts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1195732415

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Dick Tracy and American Culture by Garyn G. Roberts Pdf

Author : Jean Gould O’Connell
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2007-03-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780786428250

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Chester Gould by Jean Gould O’Connell Pdf

In 1931, the Chicago Tribune introduced the public to an exciting new comic strip destined to become a classic: Dick Tracy. Tracy's creator, Chester Gould, would spend the next 46 years of his life developing the dynamic, crime-fighting character, and his work on the strip won him the Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year in both 1959 and 1977. A revolutionary in the comics industry, Gould invented both a genre and an icon. The personal story of this pioneer cartoonist is now presented in a biography written by Gould's only child. Beginning with his young life in a three-room house in Pawnee, Oklahoma, this book traces all the steps Gould took to eventually achieve remarkable distinction at the top of his field. The early pages relate his ancestors' part in the Oklahoma land rush, drawing on the unpublished memoir of his father, Gilbert Gould. Chester Gould's story is then augmented by his own personal commentary, taken directly from recorded conversations with his daughter. Throughout these conversations, Gould recollects the evolution of his career, from painting advertisements on barn roofs at age 17 to documenting the violent crime life of Chicago, from which he drew inspiration for his Dick Tracy strip. Discussion of his ambitions, disappointments, popular accomplishments, and family moments comprise a thorough account of Chester Gould's fascinating life. Appendices include commentary from his two grandchildren and a comprehensive list of his awards and distinctions, which included formal recognition from three American presidents.

Author : Chester Gould
Publisher : Fantagraphics Sunday Press Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 0983550433

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Dick Tracy by Chester Gould Pdf

Experience the adventures of the world's most famous comic strip detective just as they appeared when originally published.

Author : Mitzi M. Brunsdale
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 806 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2010-07-26
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780313345319

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Icons of Mystery and Crime Detection [2 volumes] by Mitzi M. Brunsdale Pdf

This book provides an introduction to 24 iconic figures, real and fictional, that have shaped the detective/mystery genre of popular literature. Icons of Mystery and Crime Detection: From Sleuths to Superheroes is an insightful look at one of our most popular and diverse fictional genres, providing a guided tour of mystery and crime writing by focusing on two dozen of the field's most enduring creations and creators. Icons of Mystery and Crime Detection spans the history of the detective story with series of critical entries on the field's most evocative names, from the originator of the form, Edgar Allan Poe, to its first popular running character, Sherlock Holmes; from the Golden Age of Sam Spade, Philip Marlowe, and Charlie Chan—in fiction and films—to small screen heroes, such as Columbo and Jessica Fletcher. Also included are other accomplished practitioners of the craft of mystery/crime storytelling, including Agatha Christie, Tony Hillerman, and Alfred Hitchcock.

Author : Stephen Brauer
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2022-01-28
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781793608451

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Criminality and the Modern by Stephen Brauer Pdf

Using modernism as a lens, Stephen Brauer examines Americans’ understanding of criminality in the twentieth-century and how the powerful figure of the criminal is key to exploring cultures, social norms, and, ultimately, laws.

Author : Bradford W. Wright
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2003-10-17
Category : Art
ISBN : 0801874505

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Comic Book Nation by Bradford W. Wright Pdf

A history of comic books from the 1930s to 9/11.

Author : William H. Young,Nancy K. Young
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 717 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2007-03-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313088711

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The Great Depression in America [2 volumes] by William H. Young,Nancy K. Young Pdf

Everything from Amos n' Andy to zeppelins is included in this expansive two volume encyclopedia of popular culture during the Great Depression era. Two hundred entries explore the entertainments, amusements, and people of the United States during the difficult years of the 1930s. In spite of, or perhaps because of, such dire financial conditions, the worlds of art, fashion, film, literature, radio, music, sports, and theater pushed forward. Conditions of the times were often mirrored in the popular culture with songs such as Brother Can You Spare a Dime, breadlines and soup kitchens, homelessness, and prohibition and repeal. Icons of the era such as Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Louis Armstrong, Bing Crosby, F. Scott Fitzgerald, George and Ira Gershwin, Jean Harlow, Billie Holiday, the Marx Brothers, Roy Rogers, Frank Sinatra, and Shirley Temple entertained many. Dracula, Gone With the Wind, It Happened One Night, and Superman distracted others from their daily worries. Fads and games - chain letters, jigsaw puzzles, marathon dancing, miniature golf, Monopoly - amused some, while musicians often sang the blues. Nancy and William Young have written a work ideal for college and high school students as well as general readers looking for an overview of the popular culture of the 1930s. Art deco, big bands, Bonnie and Clyde, the Chicago's World Fair, Walt Disney, Duke Ellington, five-and-dimes, the Grand Ole Opry, the jitter-bug, Lindbergh kidnapping, Little Orphan Annie, the Olympics, operettas, quiz shows, Seabiscuit, vaudeville, westerns, and Your Hit Parade are just a sampling of the vast range of entries in this work. Reference features include an introductory essay providing an historical and cultural overview of the period, bibliography, and index.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Comparative civilization
ISBN : UCSD:31822016006546

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Journal of American Culture by Anonim Pdf

Author : Donald Phelps
Publisher : Fantagraphics Books
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2001-05-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781560973683

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Reading the Funnies by Donald Phelps Pdf

The comic strip has been a staple of American newspapers for nearly a century. It is a creation unique to cultural life and, in addition to entertainment, has commented on the way we see and view ourselves. From its high culture influence on Pop Art to its low culture appeal to children of all ages, the comic strip has had a lasting hold on the imaginations of generations. Noted writer Donald Phelps provides essays on popular classics, such as Chester Gould's Dick Tracy, E.C. Segar's Thimble Theatre (which produced Popeye), and Frank King's Gasoline Alley. His keen eye discerns the sublime qualities of this most American art form with wit and refreshing candor. Reading the Funnies offers an elegant and eloquent look into this fascinating slice of American popular culture.

Author : Ray Broadus Browne,Pat Browne
Publisher : Popular Press
Page : 1030 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0879728213

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The Guide to United States Popular Culture by Ray Broadus Browne,Pat Browne Pdf

"To understand the history and spirit of America, one must know its wars, its laws, and its presidents. To really understand it, however, one must also know its cheeseburgers, its love songs, and its lawn ornaments. The long-awaited Guide to the United States Popular Culture provides a single-volume guide to the landscape of everyday life in the United States. Scholars, students, and researchers will find in it a valuable tool with which to fill in the gaps left by traditional history. All American readers will find in it, one entry at a time, the story of their lives."--Robert Thompson, President, Popular Culture Association. "At long last popular culture may indeed be given its due within the humanities with the publication of The Guide to United States Popular Culture. With its nearly 1600 entries, it promises to be the most comprehensive single-volume source of information about popular culture. The range of subjects and diversity of opinions represented will make this an almost indispensable resource for humanities and popular culture scholars and enthusiasts alike."--Timothy E. Scheurer, President, American Culture Association "The popular culture of the United States is as free-wheeling and complex as the society it animates. To understand it, one needs assistance. Now that explanatory road map is provided in this Guide which charts the movements and people involved and provides a light at the end of the rainbow of dreams and expectations."--Marshall W. Fishwick, Past President, Popular Culture Association Features of The Guide to United States Popular Culture: 1,010 pages 1,600 entries 500 contributors Alphabetic entries Entries range from general topics (golf, film) to specific individuals, items, and events Articles are supplemented by bibliographies and cross references Comprehensive index

Author : Ivy Press
Publisher : Heritage Capital Corporation
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2004-09
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1932899286

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813 Heritege Comic Auctions, Dick Tracy Auction Catalog by Ivy Press Pdf

Author : M. Keith Booker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 2803 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9798216063285

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Comics through Time [4 volumes] by M. Keith Booker Pdf

Focusing especially on American comic books and graphic novels from the 1930s to the present, this massive four-volume work provides a colorful yet authoritative source on the entire history of the comics medium. Comics and graphic novels have recently become big business, serving as the inspiration for blockbuster Hollywood movies such as the Iron Man series of films and the hit television drama The Walking Dead. But comics have been popular throughout the 20th century despite the significant effects of the restrictions of the Comics Code in place from the 1950s through 1970s, which prohibited the depiction of zombies and use of the word "horror," among many other rules. Comics through Time: A History of Icons, Idols, and Ideas provides students and general readers a one-stop resource for researching topics, genres, works, and artists of comic books, comic strips, and graphic novels. The comprehensive and broad coverage of this set is organized chronologically by volume. Volume 1 covers 1960 and earlier; Volume 2 covers 1960–1980; Volume 3 covers 1980–1995; and Volume 4 covers 1995 to the present. The chronological divisions give readers a sense of the evolution of comics within the larger contexts of American culture and history. The alphabetically arranged entries in each volume address topics such as comics publishing, characters, imprints, genres, themes, titles, artists, writers, and more. While special attention is paid to American comics, the entries also include coverage of British, Japanese, and European comics that have influenced illustrated storytelling of the United States or are of special interest to American readers.

Author : Kristen L. Geaman
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-09
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780786497881

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Dick Grayson, Boy Wonder by Kristen L. Geaman Pdf

Dick Grayson--alter-ego of the original Robin of Batman comics--has gone through various changes in his 75 years as a superhero but has remained the optimistic, humorous character readers first embraced in 1940. Predating Green Lantern and Wonder Woman, he is one of DC Comics' oldest heroes and retains a large and loyal fanbase. The first scholarly work to focus exclusively on the Boy Wonder, this collection of new essays features critical analysis, as well as interviews with some of the biggest names to study Dick Grayson, including Chuck Dixon, Devin Grayson and Marv Wolfman. The contributors discuss his vital place in the Batman saga, his growth and development into an independent hero, Nightwing, and the many storyline connections which put him at the center of the DC Universe. His character is explored in the contexts of feminism, trauma, friendship, and masculinity.

Author : John Carlin,Paul Karasik,Brian Walker,Stanley Crouch,Hammer Museum,Museum of Contemporary Art (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780300113174

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Masters of American Comics by John Carlin,Paul Karasik,Brian Walker,Stanley Crouch,Hammer Museum,Museum of Contemporary Art (Los Angeles, Calif.) Pdf

Presents the work of America's most popular and influential comic artists, and includes critical essays accompanying each artist's drawings.