Harvey Kurtzman
William Schelly
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Harvey Kurtzman
Published
2015
Publisher
Fantagraphics
Pages
642
ISBN-13
9781606997611
ISBN-10
1606997610
Description
Harvey Kurtzman created Mad, and Mad revolutionized humor in America. Kurtzman was the original editor, artist, and sole writer of Mad, one of the greatest publishing successes of the 20th century. But how did Kurtzman invent Mad, and why did he leave it shortly after it burst, nova-like, onto the American scene? For this heavily researched biography, Bill Schelly conducted new interviews with Kurtzman's colleagues, friends and family, including Hugh Hefner, R. Crumb, Jack Davis, and many others, and examined Kurtzman's personal archives. The result is the true story of one the 20th century's greatest humorists: Kurtzman's family life, the details of the FBI's investigation during the McCarthy Era, his legal battles with William M. Gaines (publisher of Mad), are all revealed for the first time. Rich with anecdotes, this book traces Kurtzman's life from his Brooklyn beginnings to his post-Mad years, when his ceaseless creativity produced more innovations: new magazines, a graphic novel, and Little Annie Fanny in Playboy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Harvey Kurtzman?
This edition of Harvey Kurtzman has approximately 642 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Harvey Kurtzman?
For most readers, Harvey Kurtzman typically takes between 13h 23m and 8h 55m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 160,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 10h 42m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 22 days • Estimated word count: 160,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Harvey Kurtzman?
The estimated word count for Harvey Kurtzman is approximately 160,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Harvey Kurtzman?
Harvey Kurtzman was written by William Schelly.
When was Harvey Kurtzman published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.