Brush with Passion Art and Life of Dave Stevens HC (2008) comic books 1980 or later

(NO Slipcase) - 1st printing. By Dave Stevens. Brush With Passion charts the career of a beloved and influential artist, the late Dave Stevens. Encouraged by legendary creators like Jack Kirby, Milton Caniff, and Burne Hogarth, Stevens talks about his work as a storyboard artist for Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video and Steven Spielberg's Raiders of the Lost Ark, his days drawing comics, and the trials and tribulations of bringing his character to the big screen in the 1991 Disney film, The Rocketeer. Renowned for his wink-and-flirt pin-up art, Stevens is credited with revitalizing interest in, championing the rights of, and befriending the reclusive 1950's model Bettie Page. The PREVIEWS Exclusive edition comes with an illustrated slipcase and16 additional pages of rare and previously unpublished art not in the trade edition. Featuring a wealth of iconic paintings and previously unpublished art, Brush With Passion features commentary by comic book greats Todd Schorr, Richard Hescox, Michael William Kaluta, and William Stout, and an introduction by Jim Steranko. Hardcover (NO Slipcase), 9-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

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Diamond Exclusive Edition - 1st printing. By Dave Stevens. Brush With Passion charts the career of a beloved and influential artist, the late Dave Stevens. Encouraged by legendary creators like Jack Kirby, Milton Caniff, and Burne Hogarth, Stevens talks about his work as a storyboard artist for Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video and Steven Spielberg's Raiders of the Lost Ark, his days drawing comics, and the trials and tribulations of bringing his character to the big screen in the 1991 Disney film, The Rocketeer. Renowned for his wink-and-flirt pin-up art, Stevens is credited with revitalizing interest in, championing the rights of, and befriending the reclusive 1950's model Bettie Page. The PREVIEWS Exclusive edition comes with an illustrated slipcase and16 additional pages of rare and previously unpublished art not in the trade edition. Featuring a wealth of iconic paintings and previously unpublished art, Brush With Passion features commentary by comic book greats Todd Schorr, Richard Hescox, Michael William Kaluta, and William Stout, and an introduction by Jim Steranko. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.