Illustrator aaron mcconnell, writer jonathan hennessey and professional brewer mike smith have collaborated to create the comic book story of beer. Beer and comic books may or may not be an ideal combination, but reading the new book from ten speed press, the comic book story of beer, its clear they go very well together writer jonathan hennessey and artist aaron mcconnell have a reputation for making nonfiction historical graphic novels, having previously collaborated on the gettysburg address. In february 1935, dc comics precursor, national allied publications. Probably not my starting point for the history of beer, but charlie bamforths book beer is proof god loves us is a worthwhile read. And thats just what will happen from 24 pm on saturday, august 27, at the organic beer fest in overlook park. Jonathan hennessey author of the comic book story of beer. The comic book story of beer paperback chicago public. A fullcolor, lushly illustrated graphic novel that recounts the manylayered past and present of beer through dynamic pictures and insights into the history of the. The team also consulted with mike smith, who worked as the head brewer for the back east brewing company. The world s favorite beverage from 7000 bc to todays craft brewing revolution, described as a fullcolor, lushly illustrated. The comic book story of beer book trailer on vimeo. The graphic novel details the rise of beer as a cultural phenomenon as well as the science behind the brewing process. The worlds favorite beverage from 7000 bc to todays craft brewing revolution kindle edition by hennessey, jonathan, smith, mike, mcconnell, aaron, mcconnell, aaron.
The comic book story of beer the worlds favorite beverage from 7000 bc to todays craft brewing revolution paperback. Revised ambitious brew is the story of how beer became american. The worlds favorite beverage from 7000 bc to todays craft brewing revolution. A lot of beer books tend to be very serious, and i think the comic medium allowed. The comic book story of beer is a gorgeously and ornately illustrated history of the brewski. The golden age of comic books introduced the archetype of the superhero. Golden 19381950, silver 19561970, bronze 19701985 and modern 1985the present. There was a small subscription system but the bulk of comics sold were from. Guzzling 9,000 years of history with the comic book story of beer. The books creators explain to cbr news what went into depicting 9000 years of human civilization and how beer was the key to much of it. Unlike traditional books, the comic book story of beer presents the history of beer in a way that is accessible for all consumers. The history of comics has followed different paths in different parts of the world. Aug 18, 2015 the history of beer has been told many times before, but never quite like this illustrator aaron mcconnell, writer jonathan hennessey and professional brewer mike smith have collaborated to create the comic book story of beer. But, jonathan hennessey and mike smiths the comic book story of beer is just that a comic book.
Alastair bland, npr this latest hop and barleyinspired feat certainly deserves a clinking of glasses the comic book story of beer is something all beer, history and. Aaron mcconnell presents the key figures and events that have shaped the development and history of beer, from its beginnings around 7000 bc through todays fascination with craft brewing. However, not all of the news on the page tell tales of superheroism. The most surprising thing in the the comic book story of beer written by jonathan hennessy and mike smith, and illustrated by aaron mcconnell, out. Guzzling 9,000 years of history with the comic book story of. The comic book story of beer by jonathan hennessey, mike. The first true comic books were marketed in 1933 as giveaway advertising premiums. The worlds favorite beverage from 7000 bc to todays craft brewing revolution by.
Comic book fans and collectors divide the last 80 years of the publication of superhero comic books into four ages. The precursor to marvel comics was founded in 1939 by pulp magazine publisher martin goodman. The centuriesold evolution of beer is a story best told through pictures. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In the midnineteenth century, a wave of german immigrants, dismayed by americans penchant for whiskey and drunkenness, recreated their beloved, oldworld bier culture.
Authors jonathan hennessy and mike smith teamed up with animator aaron mcconnell to bring the history of beer alive. That was what the comic book story creators believed, and this work of graphic nonfiction proves them right. With the comic book story of beer, the firstever nonfiction graphic novel focused on this most favored beverage, you can follow along from the. A new york times best seller a fullcolor, lushly illustrated graphic novel that recounts the manylayered past and present of beer through dynamic pairings of pictures and meticulously researched insight into the history of the worlds favorite brew. In october 2015, ten speed press will publish the comic book story of beer. The comic book story of beer creators brew up a refreshing. Guzzling 9,000 years of history with the comic book. The comic book story of beer seattle public library overdrive.
A new illustrated history explores beers journey from the cradle of agriculture, to the rise and fall of ancient rome, to the modernday craft beer. Looking back, the largest event of the 70s was the creation of the direct market in the middle part of the decade. Mar 12, 2020 a fullcolor, lushly illustrated graphic novel that recounts the manylayered past and present of beer through dynamic pairings of pictures and meticulously researched insight into the history of the worlds favorite brew. The comic book story of beer is a graphic novel that kicks off with the story of the 9,000 year old beerlike drink that was discovered at an early stone age site in china, up through todays current craft brewing revolution. An example of an early precursor to print comics is trajans column.
Next month, ten speed press will release the comic book story of beer. The comic book story of beer traces beer s influence through world history as a liberating and emancipating force that improved the life of everyday people, beginning with early humans experiments with fermentation all the way up through the contemporary explosion of craft brewing. In the comic book story of beer, due out in september, we get a graphical tour of such pivotal momentsfrom the cradle of agriculture to the modernday craft beer heyday. Drink and think with the comic book story of beer aipt. The comic book story of beer is a fullcolor, lushly illustrated graphic novel that recounts the manylayered past and present of beer through dynamic pairings of pictures and meticulously researched insight into the history of the worlds favorite brew starting from about 7,000 bc, the comic book story of beer traces beer s influence through world history, encapsulating early mans. It can be traced back to early precursors such as trajans column, in rome, egyptian hieroglyphs and the bayeux tapestry. Most beer books are chockfull of details and dense paragraphs of historical anecdotes. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. With the comic book story of beer, the firstever nonfiction graphic novel focused on this most favored beverage, you can follow along from the very beginning, as authors jonathan hennessey and mike smith team up with illustrator aaron mcconnell to present the key figures, events, and, yes, beers that shaped and frequently made history. The comic book story of beer american homebrewers association.
A lot of beer books tend to be very serious, and i think the comic. The history of beer has been told many times before, but never quite like this illustrator aaron mcconnell, writer jonathan hennessey and professional brewer mike smith have collaborated to create the comic book story of beer. The combination of graphic illustrations and academic research helps to inform readers in an engaging way. Together, the team created a comic book that details the history of beer from 7000 bc to the current craft beer revolution. The comic book story of beer creators brew up a refreshing history. The comic book story of beer by jonathan hennessey, mike smith. With our countrys recent beer boom, the fermented beverage of malts and. Writer jonathan hennessey and brewer mike smith argue for beer in their newly released nonfiction graphic novel, the comic book story of beer. Read the comic book story of beer full comic online free and high quality. The history of american comics began in the 18th century in mass print media, in the era of yellow journalism, where newspaper comics served as a boon to mass readership. The books creators explain to cbr news what went into depicting 9,000 years of human civilization and how beer was the key to much of it. Romes trajans column, dedicated in 110 ad, is an early surviving example of a narrative told through sequential pictures, while egyptian hieroglyphs, greek friezes, medieval tapestries such as the bayeux tapestry and illustrated manuscripts also combine sequential images and words to tell a story. The comic book story of beer creators brew up a refreshing history alex dueben nov 6, 2015 the book s creators explain to cbr news what went into depicting 9,000 years of human civilization and how beer was the key to much of it. A fullcolor, lushly illustrated graphic novel that r.
The comic book story of beer is a graphic novel that kicks off with the story of the 9,000 year old beerlike drink that was discovered at an early. Written by jonathan hennessey and brewer mike smith, and illustrated by aaron mcconnell, this fullcolor graphic novel depicts the last 9,000 years of beer history. It is very informative and includes beer history, specifics about brewing processes, different hop and barley varieties used, profiles of the different beer producing countries including regional variants, as well as beer styles, food pairings, glassware, barrel aging techniques, dry hopping, and bottle refermentation, just to name a few. The comic book story of beer full read the comic book. Jonathan hennessey is the author of three previous nonfiction graphic novels, the u.
A comic book story of beer signing with artist aaron mcconnell can improve on that. As the title implies, the 173 pages of this book covers everything from the misty origins of beer through prohibition, homogenization, and the recent fanning out of styles and breweries. Starting from about 7,000 bc, the comic book story of beer traces beers influence through world. Up until as recent as a years ago it was generally believed that the first comic book was a reprint collection of the first comic strip, best known as the yellow kid. For one, it shows how restrictions in what comic books could show replicated a conservative mindset in america.
In order to capitalize on the growing popularity of comic books especially those starring superheroesgoodman created timely comics. A lot of beer books tend to be very serious, and i think the comic medium allowed us to tell the story of beer with a degree of levity, smith told npr. No boring, old historical text here, mcconnells versatile art stylemoving from periodaccurate renderings to cartoony diagrams to historical. Romes trajans column, dedicated in 110 ad, is an early surviving. In 1933, funnies on parade became the first color comic book printed in the now standard size of 6 58 x 10 14 inches. Grain, is an excellent comparative history that goes deeper into the hand of man and craft engineering mindset that distinguishes beer from that other beverage. With the comic book story of beer, the firstever nonfiction graphic novel focused on this most favored beverage, you can follow along from the very beginning. However, through this period comic books based on the superman, batman, and wonder woman characters retained a modest audience. Sep 24, 2015 beer alone moves the wheels of history, fascist dictator and world war ii antagonist benito mussolini once famously said. The world s favorite beverage from 7000 bc to todays craft brewing revolution by writers jonathan hennessey and mike smith and artist aaron mcconnell. The compatibility of comics and beer can be seen in my parents basement.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the comic book story of beer. The history of comic books see you in the funny pages the early known comic has recently become an exciting, brand new field of research in the comic industry. The book, which covers the early days of agriculture to the ongoing craft. The comic book story of beer comic read the comic book. Oct 18, 2012 last weeks release of sean howes marvel comics. Previously, comics were distributed through the main periodical distribution system run by a few companies to newsstands, drugstores and candy shops. The first monthly comic book, aptly titled comics monthly, began publication in 1922, though it also featured reprints of daily newspaper comic strips. Come say hello and pick up your copy of the most engaging crash course in beer history ever to hit bookshelves. In 1954, psychiatrist fredric wertham wrote in his bestselling book seduction of the innocent that comic books of all types were corrupting the youth of america. The comic book story of beer seattle public library.
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