I am very pleased with my copy of
Will Eisner PS Magazine - The Best Of Preventative Maintenance Monthly a handsome volume containing many examples of Eisner's outstanding work for the U.S. Military. This material answers the question so many fans of the Spirit asked when Eisner disappeared from mainstream comics for a few decades. What was Eisner doing after he stopped his work on the Spirit in the 1950's until he resurfaced in the 70's with his graphic novel work.
He was producing these handsome and quirky magazines for the troops so they wouldn't wreck valuable equipment and blow off their fingers.
He did so with characters like Joe Dope and the fetching Connie Rodd.
To check out the work, it's easy as can be. All of the issues have been scanned at
this website. But as wonderful as that site is, it's still nice to have a book though with this stuff at your fingertips.
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I have this bok and I agree it's a cracker . Live the size and format and of course the artwork I have to admit I haven't read much of the text
ReplyDeleteIronically at a time in these United States when military competence seems all too rare, at least in the highest ranks, this little tome commemorates the soldier and human nature.
DeleteAs a civilian employee of the Army, working in publications support, I saw many issues of PM Magazine prior to their being published & distributed - I didn't work on it directly, but rather on publication of tech manuals for the soldier in the field - I had no idea this book existed & I'm delighted that your post has brought it to my attention - thanks!
DeleteYou're very welcome.
DeleteYears ago when I worked for an R&D company, my office was next door to the technical publications department. One of the artists knew I was into comics and one day he brought in a stack of PS for me to ogle over. It was cool seeing the "real things", but he never gave me one or offered to sell them to me. Bwaaa!
ReplyDeleteI remember a small thrill when I discovered this, for me, unknown vein of Eisner wonders.
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