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Title: Two-Fisted Science: Stories About Scientists by Jim Ottaviani ISBN: 0-9660106-2-0 Publisher: G.T. Labs Pub. Date: 01 April, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.33 (3 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Listen in to some our greatest oddball minds . . .
Comment: All the stories in this collection of "graphic fiction" were written by Ottaviani, but the artwork was supplied by ten artists, including Bernie Mireault and Scott Saavedra. The stories are based on real events (reportedly real, anyway) about Einstein, Russell, Bohr, Heisenberg, and others - and especially Richard Feynman, who was not only one of 20th century physics's major minds but an amateur locksmith, talented musician, social philosopher, and world-class storyteller as well. Some, like "turtles all the way down," are smile-inducing classics, while others, like Heisenberg's approach to Bohr on behalf on the German nuclear effort in World War II are somber and reflective. Feynman's own recounting of his brief, tragic marriage during the Manhattan Project is especially affecting, and the tale of his safe-cracking activities at Los Alamos and Oak Ridge are a hoot. Oh, and you'll even learn some physics theory along the way, or at least get a taste of how physicists view the world. I hope another volume like this is in the works.
Rating: 3
Summary: Brilliant idea, uninspired execution
Comment: Comics like "Two-Fisted Science" serve nothing but a good purpose. They remind us that comics - like other art forms - can be about anything, and are not captives of the humor, fantasy and adventure genres.
A science-themed comic is especially appropriate, as the art-text combination inherent to comics would seem perfect for conveying complex/cosmic ideas. This collection features some terrific artists - notably Bernie Mireault, David Lasky, Colleen Doran and Sean Bieri - but I was a bit disappointed in the writing. Ottaviani's stories so intent on being unorthodox and different that they instead become meandering and confusing. Oftentimes I was unsure of what exactly was at stake for each story and why we should care about what was being told. And I would expect to actually learn more about SCIENCE in such a book. Also, the organization of the book into seemingly random sections, and the clumsy, unimaginative publication design diminished the effect.
I give the book high marks for effort, nice artwork, and the especially interesting portraits of Richard Feynman, but overall I'd rate "Two-Fisted Science" a noble failure.
Rating: 5
Summary: science/history in graphic medium
Comment: We have given this book to various friends who have enjoyed the hard science topics in the 'comic book' format. We also have given it to nieces and nephews, who may not realize that they are being exposed to science and history. We can chat with them about it later, to see how much they have absorbed and to encourage them to reread it (comics are fun after all).
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Title: Fallout by Jim Ottaviani, Janine Johnston, Steve Lieber, Vince Locke, Bernie Mireault, Jeff Parker, Chris Kemple, Eddy Newell, Robin Thompson, Various ISBN: 0966010639 Publisher: G.T. Labs Pub. Date: 01 October, 2001 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Dignifying Science: Stories About Women Scientists by Jim Ottaviani ISBN: 0966010647 Publisher: G.T. Labs Pub. Date: April, 2003 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Age of Bronze Volume 1: A Thousand Ships by Eric Shanower ISBN: 1582402000 Publisher: Image Comics Pub. Date: 01 April, 2001 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Fagin the Jew : A Graphic Novel by Will Eisner ISBN: 0385510098 Publisher: Doubleday Pub. Date: 16 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: The Sandwalk Adventures: An Adventure in Evolution Told in Five Chapters by Jay Hosler ISBN: 0967725518 Publisher: Active Synapse Pub. Date: March, 2003 List Price(USD): $20.00 |
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