{"product_id":"the-art-and-history-of-popeye-9781613452196","title":"The Art and History of Popeye","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen cartoonist Elzie Segar created Popeye, as a minor character ten years into the run of the\u003ci\u003e Thimble Theatre \u003c\/i\u003estrip in 1929, little did he know that the world's most famous sailor would still be around over ninety years later and still being offered as a Sunday feature. \u003cbr\u003e     To celebrate Popeye, the character, the comic strip and his universe, a feature cartoonist Charles M. Schulz described as “perfect... consistent in drawing  and humor,” Hermes Press is publishing the definitive art monograph on the subject.\u003cbr\u003e     This 300 plus page book features a comprehensive essay written by pop culture historian R.C. Harvey accompanied by over 350  illustrations of original strip and comic book art, animation art, illustrations, advertising art, products, the Robert Altman film, and everything \u003ci\u003ePopeye\u003c\/i\u003e. Every aspect of \u003ci\u003ePopeye\u003c\/i\u003e is explored, from Olive Oyl and Eugene the Jeep to Wimpy and Bluto.  \u003cbr\u003e     So, if you've ever read the strip, watched the cartoons, seen the movie, or ever eaten spinach and wondered if you'll have super-powers, this new comprehensive history is a must.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Hermes Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50095355134295,"sku":"9781613452196","price":53.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781613452196.jpg?v=1740905395","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-art-and-history-of-popeye-9781613452196","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}