The Amazing World of Carmine Infantino: An Autobiography — 1st Edition

£140.00

The Amazing World of Carmine Infantino: An Autobiography — 1st Edition

Name: The Amazing World of Carmine Infantino: An Autobiography — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
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The Amazing World of Carmine Infantino: An Autobiography, Carmine Infantino with J. David Spurlock — 1st Edition

Publication: Lebanon, New Jersey, Vanguard Productions, 2000

Formatting: 4to, pp. 192.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The book is tightly bound with sharp corners and no bumping or wear to the boards. The pictorial dust jacket and boards are remarkably bright and clean, showing no discernible shelf-wear, rubbing, or fading. The text block is square, and the page edges remain crisp and entirely unblemished by toning or foxing. Internally, the pages are pristine, clean, and free from any tears or creases, with the binding feeling unread and secure. A superb, exceptionally well-preserved copy.

Catalogue Note: This is the first printing of the limited edition hardcover, strictly limited to 1,200 copies, of which this is number 434. It is signed in black ink by Carmine Infantino on the specially designed publisher's limitation page.

The volume is profusely illustrated throughout with reproductions of Infantino's legendary comic art and personal photographs spanning his career, such as his June 2000 photograph with Joe Kubert.

As a signed limited edition, this hardcover variant is scarce on the open market, particularly in such immaculate condition, making it a highly desirable acquisition for collectors of Silver Age comic history.

A sweeping and visually spectacular autobiography, The Amazing World of Carmine Infantino chronicles the extraordinary sixty-year career of one of the comic book industry's most influential figures. From his early days drawing during the Golden Age to his defining role in sparking the Silver Age with his revolutionary revamp of The Flash and Batman, Infantino’s artistic and editorial vision profoundly shaped the DC Comics universe. Written in collaboration with J. David Spurlock, this retrospective offers fascinating first-hand anecdotes alongside a treasure trove of iconic cover art, interior pages, and behind-the-scenes photographs, cementing Infantino's legacy as both a master illustrator and a pioneering publisher.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Carmine Infantino; J. David Spurlock

Book Publisher: Vanguard Productions

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Autobiography, Biography & Memoirs

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 192

Book Publication Year: 2000

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Carmine Infantino

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Lebanon, New Jersey, United States

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