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Will Eisner

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OwlTail

For Will Eisner Week 2016, Derek talks with Eisner's authorized biographer, Bob Andelman. The second edition of his book, Will Eisner: A Spirited Life, was released last summer by TwoMorrows Publishing, expanding significantly on the 2005 edition in a deluxe, full-color volume. In the conversation, Bob discusses the genesis of the project and how he came to meet Eisner. He also shares several of his most memorable moments working with the legend, as well as some of the challenges in writing the biography. This recent deluxe edition, in particular, allowed him to expand his initial work and offer a more complete picture of the man. Derek talks with Bob about how the addition of brand new interviews, as well as archival material and legal documentation not available at the time of his first edition, rounds out the biography and makes Will Eisner more fully human and less of an abstracted icon. They also discuss the various stages of Eisner's life and the different tones he struck in his comics, such as the autobiographical reflections found in To the Heart of the Storm, the sentimentality of Invisible People, the stark naturalism underlying Dropsie Avenue, the polemical turn of The Plot, and the innovative adventure that defined The Spirit newspaper inserts. All in all, you will find in this episode a spirited conversation -- sorry for the predictable pun -- with a writer and pop cultural critic that was a long time in coming.

For Will Eisner Week 2016, Derek talks with Eisner's authorized biographer, Bob Andelman. The second edition of his book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Will-Eisner-Spirited-Deluxe-Edition/dp/160549061X/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=comicsaltern-20&amp;linkCode=w00&amp;linkId=TD52A5YZ67T3FI4N&amp;creativeASIN=160549061X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Will Eisner: A Spirited Life</a>, was released last summer by TwoMorrows Publishing, expanding significantly on the 2005 edition in a deluxe, full-color volume. In the conversation, Bob discusses the genesis of the project and how he came to meet Eisner. He also shares several of his most memorable moments working with the legend, as well as some of the challenges in writing the biography. This recent deluxe edition, in particular, allowed him to expand his initial work and offer a more complete picture of the man. Derek talks with Bob about how the addition of brand new interviews, as well as archival material and legal documentation not available at the time of his first edition, rounds out the biography and makes Will Eisner more fully human and less of an abstracted icon. They also discuss the various stages of Eisner's life and the different tones he struck in his comics, such as the autobiographical reflections found in <a href="https://www.amazon.com/To-Heart-Storm-Will-Eisner/dp/0393328104/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=comicsaltern-20&amp;linkCode=w00&amp;linkId=FIUMGHYZQOJUUKTF&amp;creativeASIN=0393328104" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">To the Heart of the Storm</a>, the sentimentality of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-People-Eisner-Library-Hardcover/dp/0393328090/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=comicsaltern-20&amp;linkCode=w00&amp;linkId=X2AUSOGOEOOLEQ2L&amp;creativeASIN=0393328090" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Invisible People</a>, the stark naturalism underlying <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dropsie-Avenue-Will-Eisner/dp/0393328112/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=comicsaltern-20&amp;linkCode=w00&amp;linkId=EPYZGCF4FB5WUCLT&amp;creativeASIN=0393328112" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dropsie Avenue</a>, the polemical turn of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/The-Plot-Secret-Protocols-Elders/dp/0393328600/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=comicsaltern-20&amp;linkCode=w00&amp;linkId=EC2T2G4ZKQJXPTRE&amp;creativeASIN=0393328600" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Plot</a>, and the innovative adventure that defined <a href="https://www.amazon.com/The-Spirit-Celebration-75-Years-ebook/dp/B00ZKA8PHU/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=comicsaltern-20&amp;linkCode=w00&amp;linkId=TPWB6PYQQAWNKQEX&amp;creativeASIN=B00ZKA8PHU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Spirit</a> newspaper inserts. All in all, you will find in this episode a spirited conversation -- sorry for the predictable pun -- with a writer and pop cultural critic that was a long time in coming.

Comics Alternative Special - Talking with Bob Andelman for Will Eisner Week

Lars Anderson

20-year Sports Illustrated writer Lars Anderson talks about his book "THE STORM AND THE TIDE: Tragedy, Hope and Triumph in Tuscaloosa" (Time Home Entertainment), which delves deep into the aftermath of the deadly tornadoes of April 27, 2011  to tell the story of a town struggling to rebuild, and of Nick Saban and the University of Alabama football team that saw an opportunity to do their part to help its community heal.So, why do men watch football??? Bob Andelman's book, "WHY MEN WATCH FOOTBALL: A Report from the Couch,”  identifies 20 distinct reasons why men devote so much time, energy and money to watching football. Andelman, a long-time resident of St. Petersburg, Florida, interviewed dozens of football fans, sportscasters, sports psychologists, psychiatrists and sociologists to get to the root of the question, why do men watch football? Among the reasons (or excuses)...well, tune in!Chris Hecker joins us too! He is the CEO of The Sports Bloggers (www.thesportsbloggers.com). As a former journalism student and an opinionated sports fan, it's been his dream to work for a company where he can report on sports news while also expressing his opinions. The Sports Bloggers is the manifestation of that dream. His goal is to learn and grow as much as he can while helping others do the same. Find out more on the show today.

20-year Sports Illustrated writer Lars Anderson talks about his book "THE STORM AND THE TIDE: Tragedy, Hope and Triumph in Tuscaloosa" (Time Home Entertainment), which delves deep into the aftermath of the deadly tornadoes of April 27, 2011  to tell the story of a town struggling to rebuild, and of Nick Saban and the University of Alabama football team that saw an opportunity to do their part to help its community heal. So, why do men watch football??? Bob Andelman's book, "WHY MEN WATCH FOOTBALL: A Report from the Couch,”  identifies 20 distinct reasons why men devote so much time, energy and money to watching football. Andelman, a long-time resident of St. Petersburg, Florida, interviewed dozens of football fans, sportscasters, sports psychologists, psychiatrists and sociologists to get to the root of the question, why do men watch football? Among the reasons (or excuses)...well, tune in! Chris Hecker joins us too! He is the CEO of The Sports Bloggers (<a href="http://www.thesportsbloggers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thesportsbloggers.com</a>). As a former journalism student and an opinionated sports fan, it's been his dream to work for a company where he can report on sports news while also expressing his opinions. The Sports Bloggers is the manifestation of that dream. His goal is to learn and grow as much as he can while helping others do the same. Find out more on the show today.

Sports Palooza Radio: Author, Author! Lars Anderson and Bob Andelman stop by!

With David Simon, creator of "The Wire," featuring host Bob Andelman

Writing for Television, with David Simon, Creator of "The Wire," Featuring Host Bob Andelman