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May 17, 2009
15 Down, 37 To Go "The Wolverton Bible" (52 Books, 52 Weeks)
You wouldn't expect one of Mad magazine's leading cartoonists to illustrate the Bible, but Basil Wolverton was once commissioned by the Worldwide Church of God to illustrate the Old Testament. In The Wolverton Bible, these illustrations are collected along with Wolverton's son Monte's commentary, and the resulting book is a treasure. Wolverton's pen captures the gory glory of the Old Testament Christian god, and the commentary affords glimpses into this idiosyncratic artist's life.
Once again, Fantagraphics Books comes through with a book that not only beautifully presents an artist's work, but also illuminates the person behind the art.
For one month, enter the coupon code "LHB001" at Atomic Books and receive 15% off this title.
My next book is Daniel Johnston, by Daniel Johnston, a collection of the singer-songwriter's artwork.
also at Largehearted Boy:
52 Books, 52 Weeks (2009 Edition)
52 Books, 52 Weeks (2008 Edition)
52 Books, 52 Weeks (2007 Edition)
52 Books, 52 Weeks (2006 Edition)
52 Books, 52 Weeks (2005 Edition)
52 Books, 52 Weeks (2004 Edition)
Online "best of 2008" book lists
Book Notes (authors create playlists for their book)
Note Books (musicians discuss literature)
