How to Be a Superhero, by Mark Edlitz
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How to Be a Superhero, by Mark Edlitz
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How to Be a Superhero: The untold stories behind the great movie & television superheroes from the people who played themHow to Be a Superhero takes the reader behind the scenes of the most popular superhero movies and television shows of the past seventy years. The book includes 35 penetrating interviews with actors and actresses who have played the world's greatest superheroes, supervillains, antiheroes and sidekicks, as well as 70 photographs. A must-read for any superhero fan!To be, as Chris Reeve put it, 'a temporary custodian' of these stories (myths really) is a very subjective experience. To be taken into the minds and thought processes of others who have had that experience is a fascinating journey. How to Be a Superhero really takes you into what it means not only to the people who play them, but into the minds of superheroes." - Richard Donner, director Superman Mark Edlitz's How To Be A Superhero delivers rare insights into the mindset of the men and women behind the world's most beloved heroes and villains. A supremely fun read." - David Hayter, screenwriter of X-Men, X-Men 2 and Watchmen "Edlitz's impressive knowledge of not just superhero movies and TV shows, but of the comics that they're based on, enables him to ask incisive questions that get the actors talking about their super-roles in a way not many interviewers can do. The book is a unique take on the superhero phenomenon." - Danny Fingeroth, author of Superman on the Couch: What Superheroes Really Tell Us about Ourselves and Our Society "How to Be a Superhero perfectly captures the convergence of fantasy and reality by documenting--for the first time ever--the thoughts and feelings of so many of the actors who, by their portrayal, have brought these fabled characters to life."-- Arlen Schumer, author of New York Times pick The Silver Age of Comic Book Art
How to Be a Superhero, by Mark Edlitz - Amazon Sales Rank: #1419760 in Books
- Published on: 2015-06-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.02" h x 1.19" w x 5.98" l, 1.71 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 586 pages
How to Be a Superhero, by Mark Edlitz Review "To be, as Chris Reeve put it, 'a temporary custodian' of these stories (myths really) is a very subjective experience. To be taken into the minds and thought processes of others who have had that experience is a fascinating journey. How to Be a Superhero really takes you into what it means not only to the people who play them, but into the minds of superheroes." -- Richard Donner, director of Superman"How to be a Superhero makes for great reading, Edlitz's questioning smart and insightful. His subjects play along well, giving considered and equally insightful answers. A cracking read full of great personalities and personality."-- Starburst Magazine"You don't have to be a die-hard fan of Marvel cinematic universe to appreciate what Edlitz has done here...If you want to learn more about genre that has dominated current zeitgeist, hear hard truths about Hollywood, or just gain some trivia to impress your friends at parties then HOW TO BE A SUPERHERO is right for you."-- Ain't It Cool News Edlitz's impressive knowledge of not just superhero movies and TV shows, but of the comics that they're based on, enables him to ask incisive questions that get the actors talking about their super-roles in a way not many interviewers can do. The book is a unique take on the superhero phenomenon and well worth reading." -- Danny Fingeroth, author of Superman on the Couch: What Superheroes Really Tell Us about Ourselves and Our Society "This superpowered collection of more than 40 original in-depth interviews explores the role of superheroes in pop culture.... In his impressive debut, Edlitz interviews actors who have played parts in shaping modern America's quintessential mythologies: the superhero universe.... [The author's] lengthy introductions to each interview are packed with enough background info and trivia to please even hard-core fanboys.... Edlitz's insightful questions also explore weightier topics such as religion, mythology, race, and the nature of heroism.... [An] all-out victory." --Kirkus Reviews "I might not be able to ask the fellow closest to being Superman or Batman what he thinks, but Mark Edlitz has, and readers will be fascinated by what he found out." -- Dr. Jeff McLaughlin, contributing editor of Comics as Philosophy and Stan Lee: Conversations
About the Author Mark Edlitz's writings have appeared in The Huffington Post, Los Angeles Times' Hero Complex, Moviefone, Sirius/XM Radio's Slice of SciFi and Empire magazine online. Mark directed and produced JEDI JUNKIES, a film about extreme Star Wars fans.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Surprising and Revelatory By Jerry Kolber Sometimes you pick up a pop culture book that turns out to be so much more -and this is one of those. Yes, it's an astounding compilation of insightful interviews with the men and women who have played superheroes in the last 3 or 4 decades. But the interviews themselves offer insight into the nature of the film business, acting, and even how we construct our identities. The author is a gifted interviewer and it's amazing how every page contains information and behind-the-scenes material that's never been heard before (and I read a lot of this kind of book!) This is a great gift for anyone who loves action/superhero films.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. These lively and probing interviews with television and movie actors ... By Elliot Ravetz These lively and probing interviews with television and movie actors and actresses who have appeared in superhero adventures are a must-read for anyone who’s interested in acting, pop culture or the superhero universe. Due to his detailed knowledge of their work, his empathy, originality and humor, Mark Edlitz gets the actors to drop their guard, and they open up to him with rare candor and thoughtfulness about what they experienced and its invariably powerful impact on their lives. His alert follow-up questions often induce revelatory insights that surprise even the actors. This endlessly illuminating book is also enriched by the writer’s perceptive essays about our need for superheroes, their timeless appeal, and their evolution in both comics and on the screen. Judging by his information-rich introductions to the interviews and the questions he asks, Edlitz’s knowledge of the superhero cosmos seems close to encyclopedic. “How To Be A Superhero” is a supersmart, superfun book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Super book for the Super fan in all of us. By Tracy This book is a real pleasure to read- a literary buffet of interviews with the men and women who brought so many of our favorite super heroes, and villains, to life. The book combines a dual approach to the subject- it's both a scholarly investigation of the subject as well as a playful, celebration of superheroes by a true fan. Reading this book took me back to the "gee whiz " feeling I had as I watched the first Superman movies, mixed with the cheeky humor woven through the Batman TV series. I found out that many of the people "behind the cape " are as just as big a fan as I am. I predict that many will buy a copy of this book as a gift for a friend or relative who's a Super Fan, and then feel the pull to go back and snag another copy for their own enjoyment.
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