The Art of Bryan Talbot

artwork by Bryan Talbot

NBM Publishing

reviewed by Cellblock

1.3.2007

With both feet firmly planted in today’s mainstream and yesteryears vibrant underground, Bryan Talbot has been an integral force in the U.K. comic art scene. His book “The Art of Bryan Talbot” is an intense journey through a true blue collar workers portfolio. While the American comic subculture faltered then exploded from the 1940’s to the 1960’s the U.K. kept the torch blazing. In the early 1970’s, British artist Bryan Talbot emerged, self taught, introducing relevant characters into an already thriving genre. Blazing trails with icons like Luther Arkwright and Judge Dredd; he set himself apart from the rest with his widely acclaimed The Tale of One Bad Rat.

This volume brings to light Talbot’s dynamic ability both as an artist and as a storyteller. The book includes the artist’s path from adolescent doodles to international renown and every artistic medium along the way. Check out this enthralling read if you’re a comic genre buff or just a fan of genius storytelling and hard work.

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