| The Million Year Picnic and Other Stories Contributor(s): Elder, Will (Author), Feldstein, Al (Author), Bradbury, Ray (Author) |
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ISBN: 1606999826 ISBN-13: 9781606999820 Publisher: Fantagraphics Books OUR PRICE: $25.49 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Comics & Graphic Novels | Literary - Comics & Graphic Novels | Horror - Comics & Graphic Novels | Science Fiction |
| Dewey: 741.597 |
| LCCN: 2016947628 |
| Series: EC Comics Library |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 7.1" W x 10.1" (1.80 lbs) 216 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This collection includes all 15 of Elder's humorous Panic stories (The Night Before Christmas" got the first issue banned in the entire state of Massachusetts); all seven of his science fiction tales from the pages of Weird Science and Weird Fantasy (including two Ray Bradbury adaptations, The King of the Grey Spaces!" and "The Million-Year Picnic); and a special horror story that hasn't been seen since its original publication more than 60 years ago. |
Contributor Bio(s): Elder, Will: - Will Elder (Hall of Fame, 2003) was also known for a 45-year stint with Cracked magazineand for being one of Mad's founding artists.Feldstein, Al: - Albert B. Feldstein (1925-2014) was an American writer, editor, and artist, best known for his work at EC Comics (particularly in the science fiction genre) and, from 1956 to 1985, as the editor of the satirical magazine Mad.Bradbury, Ray D.: - Ray Bradbury was born in Waukegan, Illinois, in 1920. Growing up during the Great Depression, Bradbury began writing at the age of 11. Unable to join the military in World War II due to his poor eyesight, he began publishing science fiction stories. In 1947 he married Marguerite McClure and they had four daughters. His career as a writer included such notable works as Fahrenheit 451, The Martian Chronicles, and I Sing The Body Electric. Primarily known for his successes in science fiction, Bradbury also worked on various horror and mystery stories, as well as screenplays and television scripts. During his lifetime he received numerous awards, including a Pulitzer in 2007. Bradbury passed away in 2012.Bradbury, Ray: - Ray Bradbury was born in Waukegan, Illinois, in 1920. Growing up during the Great Depression, Bradbury began writing at the age of 11. Unable to join the military in World War II due to his poor eyesight, he began publishing science fiction stories. In 1947 he married Marguerite McClure and they had four daughters. His career as a writer included such notable works as Fahrenheit 451, The Martian Chronicles, and I Sing The Body Electric. Primarily known for his successes in science fiction, Bradbury also worked on various horror and mystery stories, as well as screenplays and television scripts. During his lifetime he received numerous awards, including a Pulitzer in 2007. Bradbury passed away in 2012. |