If you like Independent thinkers, here’s one.
I just finished Writing for Comics by Alan Moore. If you have never heard that name, prepare yourself to hearing it a lot; Alan Moore is –arguably- the greatest writer in graphic novel (I never liked the word “comics” too demeaning in my mind) history, and mostly the author of Watchmen, which adaptation is the blockbuster movie of spring that we will all be tired of hearing about very soon.
In this essay – written fifteen years ago- not only does Alan Moore display amazing foresight, together with incredible understanding of his medium, but also he gives us a window into his soul as he seemingly writes this as a personal, casual discussion about his art. Reading this feels like you are sitting next to him, having a conversation with not only a brilliant guy, but also just a great humanist. What could hence be solely a technical essay becomes a book about art, life, and values; the more I turned the pages, the more I felt like I just wanted to be his friend.
In addition, Moore’s prose just flows and any amateur of the English language, comic aficionado or not, aspiring writer or not should pick this book, because it’s just that good. Finally it’s only 50 pages and a fast read so why hesitate?
I predict that students in colleges 20 years from now will study this text. I respected his work but used not to be a fan. After finishing Writing for Comics, Alan Moore is my new hero.
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