Bibliograph

Houdini, the handcuff king, Jason Lutes & Nick Bertozzi ; with an introduction by Glen David Gold

Type

Label

Houdini, the handcuff king, Jason Lutes & Nick Bertozzi ; with an introduction by Glen David Gold

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Houdini

Nature of contents

bibliographycomics graphic novels

Oclc number

1120724761

Responsibility statement

Jason Lutes & Nick Bertozzi ; with an introduction by Glen David Gold

Sub title

the handcuff king

Summary

"Harry Houdini mesmerized a generation of Americans when he was alive, and continues to do so over ninety years since his death. This is a snapshot of Houdini's life, centering on one of his most famous feats. As Houdini prepares for a death-defying leap into the icy Charles River in Boston, biographer Jason Lutes and artist Nick Bertozzi reveal Houdini's life and influence: from the anti-Semitism Houdini fought all his life, to the adulation of the American public; from his hounding by the press, to his loving relationship with his wife Bess; from his egoism to his insecurity; from his public persona--to the secret behind his most amazing trick! And it's all in graphic form, so it's fresh, original, and unlike anything previously published about this most fascinating of American showmen."--Provided by publisher

Target audience

pre adolescent

resource.variantTitle

Center for cartoon studies presents, Houdini the handcuff king

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