History of beer comic books

Next month, ten speed press will release the comic book story of beer. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the comic book story of. A history by gambit1024 april 25, 2012 23 comments the most recognizable comics characters in the world. The comic book story of beer by hennessey, jonathan ebook. Writer jonathan hennessey and brewer mike smith argue for beer in their newly released nonfiction graphic novel, the comic book story of beer. Guzzling 9,000 years of history with the comic book story. The worlds favorite beverage from 7000 bc to todays craft. Starting from about 7,000 bc, the comic book story of beer traces beers. The comic book story of beer by jonathan hennessey, mike smith.

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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 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. Unlike traditional books,the comic book story of beer presents the history of beer in a way that is accessible for all consumers. The comic book story of beer penguin random house higher. The popularity of the character swiftly enshrined the superhero as the defining genre of american comic books. Comic book, bound collection of comic strips, usually in chronological sequence, typically telling a single story or a series of different stories. A lot of beer books tend to be very serious, and i. 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. Research carried out during the last quarter of the 20th century has permitted us to rethink the way in which some ancient civilizations went about their beer production. 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. Taking us from ancient fermentation processes to todays craft. The comic book story of beer the worlds favorite beverage from 7000 bc to todays craft brewing revolution the worlds favorite beverage from 7000 bc to todays craft brewing revolution by jonathan hennessey, mike smith and aaron mcconnell illustrated by aaron mcconnell by jonathan hennessey, mike smith and aaron mcconnell illustrated by aaron mcconnell. Starting from about 7,000 bc, the comic book story of beer traces beers influence through world history, encapsulating early mans experiments with fermentation, the rise and fall of ancient rome, the often beerrelated factors that led europe out of the dark ages, the age of exploration, the spread of capitalism, the reformation, and on up.

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A market for such comic books soon followed, and by 1938 publishers were printing original material in the format. 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. A lot of beer books tend to be very serious, and i think the comic medium allowed. 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. The comic book story of beer is a gorgeously and ornately illustrated history of the brewski.

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However, through this period comic books based on the superman, batman, and wonder woman characters retained a modest audience. 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. A comic book story of beer signing with artist aaron mcconnell can improve on that. But this got me thinking about the history of beer and the books that talk all about it. The comic book story of beer by jonathan hennessey, mike. Guzzling 9,000 years of history with the comic book story of beer. There have also been some highly innovative technical developments, many of which have led to the sophistication and efficiency. 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. 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. A new york times best seller a fullcolor, lushly illustrated graphic novel that recounts the manylayered. 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. Come say hello and pick up your copy of the most engaging crash course in beer history ever to hit bookshelves.

Plus, this cold weather is a great time to reach for those porters and stouts. Graphic histories can be hit or miss, but its hard to go wrong with a comic book history of the worlds favorite beverage. The worlds favorite beverage from 7000 bc to todays craft brewing revolution. Instead of providing technical information, the comic presents the history of beer in a pictorial way. The centuriesold evolution of beer is a story best told through pictures. Packed inside there are 180 pages of fullcolor, burstingwithdetail comics that highlight beers ascent from a primal beverage.

Guzzling 9,000 years of history with the comic book. 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 authors of the comic book story of beer move swiftly across time and continents, dropping in on the scenes that advanced beer from accidentally. Beer alone moves the wheels of history, fascist dictator and world war ii antagonist benito mussolini once famously said. The compatibility of comics and beer can be seen in my parents basement. And thats just what will happen from 24 pm on saturday, august 27, at the organic beer fest in overlook park. The book, which covers the early days of agriculture. 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 npr coverage of the comic book story of beer by jonathan hennessey, mike smith, and aaron mcconnell.

The combination of graphic illustrations and academic research helps to inform readers in an engaging way. Revised ambitious brew is the story of how beer became american. Beer labels have often been a canvas for comic book artists. In the 20th century, comics became an autonomous art medium and an integral part of american culture. It is the first to be printed in what becomes the standard size for modern comic books.