About the book
Doc Savage is the prototype of the modern fictional superhero. The character exploded onto the scene in 1933, with the Great Depression and the gathering clouds of war as a cultural backdrop. The adventure series is examined in relation to historical events and the changing tastes of readers, with special attention paid to the horror and science fiction elements. The artwork features illustrations, covers, and original art. Chapters cover Doc Savage paperbacks, pulp magazines, comic books, and fanzines, and an appendix offers biographies of all major contributors to the series.
Editions of A History of the Doc Savage Adventures in Pulps, Paperbacks, Comics, Fanzines, Radio and Film
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781476665986
- EBook
- ISBN 9781476625157
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Doc Savage is the prototype of the modern fictional superhero. The character exploded onto the scene in 1933, with the Great Depression and the gathering clouds of war as a cultural backdrop. The adventure series is examined in relation to historical events and the changing tastes of readers, with special attention paid to the horror and science fiction elements. The artwork features illustrations, covers, and original art. Chapters cover Doc Savage paperbacks, pulp magazines, comic books, and fanzines, and an appendix offers biographies of all major contributors to the series.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A History of the Doc Savage Adventures in Pulps, Paperbacks, Comics, Fanzines, Radio and Film about?
Doc Savage is the prototype of the modern fictional superhero. The character exploded onto the scene in 1933, with the Great Depression and the gathering clouds of war as a cultural backdrop. The adventure series is examined in relation to historical events and the changing tastes of readers, with special attention paid to the horror and science fiction elements. The artwork features illustrations, covers, and original art. Chapters cover Doc Savage paperbacks, pulp magazines, comic books, and fanzines, and an appendix offers biographies of all major contributors to the series.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A History of the Doc Savage Adventures in Pulps, Paperbacks, Comics, Fanzines, Radio and Film?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Literature: history and criticism > Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers
Where can I read a sample of A History of the Doc Savage Adventures in Pulps, Paperbacks, Comics, Fanzines, Radio and Film?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781476665986
How long is A History of the Doc Savage Adventures in Pulps, Paperbacks, Comics, Fanzines, Radio and Film and how many pages does it have?
A History of the Doc Savage Adventures in Pulps, Paperbacks, Comics, Fanzines, Radio and Film has 240 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A History of the Doc Savage Adventures in Pulps, Paperbacks, Comics, Fanzines, Radio and Film?
Robert Michael “Bobb” Cotter
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A History of the Doc Savage Adventures in Pulps, Paperbacks, Comics, Fanzines, Radio and Film is available as paperback(ISBN 9781476665986) and ebook(ISBN 9781476625157)
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