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Three Rocks: The Story Of Ernie Bushmiller: The Man Who Created Nancy,New
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From Bill Griffith, the acclaimed creator of Zippy the Pinhead, comes a history of comics as told through the life story of Ernie Bushmiller and his iconic comic strip Nancy. Nominated for three Eisner Awards, including Best Reality Based Work.As the widestranging cartoon chronicler of American absurdity in our time, Bill Griffith has topped himself. This is an instant comicstrip classic! Matt Groening, The SimpsonsFrom Bill Griffith, creator of Zippy the Pinhead and Nobodys Fool, comes Three Rocks, a biography of cartoonist Ernie Bushmiller, creator of the iconic comic strip Nancy. But this graphic novel is about more than a single comic book artist.It is the story of this American art form, tracing its inception to 1895 with the Yellow Kid, the creation of Nancy in 1933, and all the strips that followed, including Peanuts and The Far Side. When Bushmiller died in 1982, Nancy was running in almost 900 daily newspapersa number few syndicated cartoonists ever achieve.Nancy is hailed as the perfect comic strip by fans and cartoonists alike. The title Three Rocks refers to the trope of three hemispherical rocks often seen in a Bushmiller landscapejust enough to communicate environment to the reader. This distillation is exemplary of the iconic, diagrammatic look of Nancy, a comic strip about the nature of what it means to be a comic stripthe perfect avatar for Griffith to expand upon his philosophy of creating comics.For many years, Ive devoured Bill Griffiths work. Its always inspiring and engrossing. As it never fails to do, Griffiths brilliance and consummate drawing chops shine through. Three Rocks is amazing! Emil Ferris, author of My Favorite Thing Is Monsters
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Who is the author of 'Three Rocks: The Story of Ernie Bushmiller'? A: The author of 'Three Rocks: The Story of Ernie Bushmiller' is Bill Griffith, known for his work on Zippy the Pinhead.
- Q: What is the main theme of the graphic novel? A: The graphic novel explores the life of cartoonist Ernie Bushmiller and the evolution of the comic strip, particularly focusing on his iconic creation, Nancy.
- Q: When was 'Three Rocks' published? A: 'Three Rocks: The Story of Ernie Bushmiller' was published on August 29, 2023.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: 'Three Rocks' is available in a hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 272 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for children? A: While 'Three Rocks' is a biography and comic history, it is best suited for older children and adults who appreciate comic art and history.
- Q: What awards has the book received? A: The book won the Eisner Award for Best Reality Based Work, highlighting its significance in the graphic novel genre.
- Q: What art style is used in 'Three Rocks'? A: 'Three Rocks' features a distinctive graphic style that reflects the iconic, diagrammatic look of Bushmiller's Nancy comic strip.
- Q: Can you provide a brief overview of Ernie Bushmiller's contribution to comics? A: Ernie Bushmiller was a pioneering cartoonist whose work on Nancy has influenced generations of artists, with his strips being published in nearly 900 daily newspapers.
- Q: What kind of readers would enjoy this book? A: Readers interested in comics, graphic novels, and the history of American cartooning will find 'Three Rocks' particularly engaging.