Telling Stories: The Comic Book Creators
Artists and Writers on Art, Commerce, and Inspiration
Genres
Overview
Hero Video Productions presents a 2-hour DVD packed with interviews with some of the greatest names in comics! Bruce Timm, Greg Rucka, Jimmy Palmiotti, Howard Chaykin, Geoff Johns, Steve Englehart, Trina Robbins, Adam Hughes, and Arnold Drake discuss their work in intimate interviews that reveal the craft and inspiration behind their greatest work. These superstars talk in-depth about their experiences in the industry and how they approach their art. The answers are humorous, insightful, reflective, and instructive, and anyone interested in the creative life will find inspiration in this video. As a special bonus, viewers get to visit Englehart in his studio as he scripts the long-awaited follow-up to his classic run on "Batman". This exciting DVD is from the team behind the highly acclaimed "Terry Moore: Paradise Found" DVD. A must have for any comic fan's shelf!
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
120 min
Release Date
2005-07-31
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Howard Chaykin
Self
Arnold Drake
Self
Steve Englehart
Self
Adam Hughes
Self
Geoff Johns
Self
Jimmy Palmiotti
Self
Trina Robbins
Self
Greg Rucka
Self
Bruce Timm
Self
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