Recently I purchased
"Neal Adams/The Sketchbook" on line. I received my copy just a few days ago by mail.
I was very much impressed as a whole and greatly enjoyed it! The book's editor
and designer Arlan Shumer asked me to write a review of his book to post at his
" Neal Adams Almanac" page on Facebook after finding out I had written one
for Amazon. Here’s that brief review:
"Neal Adams/The Sketchbook"
Previously
unpublished originals by the great Neal Adams are seen here publicly, many for
the first time. Adam’s powerful, emotional and heroic works are vivid reminders
of his phenomenal talents. The untouched works by the artist's hand, heart and
mind are enhanced by the distinctive editing of historian Arlen Schumer.
Schumer uses Neal’s words from private interviews they shared while leaving out
his questions. This makes for a most unique, insightful and flowing literary
experience. Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, while always informative. The
text often has the feel of an informal, relaxed seminar of sorts on Neal’s
favorite subjects; comic books and creativity.
Neal Adams for most
considered himself a story teller rather than an artist. That being the case;
story telling is a grand tradition and he is among the most “artful” of the
form. While at the same time; this volume exists and can also be enjoyed as a
look at the portfolio of the master draftsman he was, one of the best of the
creative geniuses of our times.
