Wednesday, May 01, 2013

May 5th, 10:30 am: Marc Nobleman on Batman creator


From: Marc Tyler Nobleman :

 
Hi,

"I couldn't care less about superheroes but this was fascinating."

After most talks I give on my latest book, Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman, people share reactions like that. In other words, it's safe even for non-geeks. After a recent museum talk, a woman said "I had chills the entire time." After a talk at the Houston JCC, my host wrote, "Your presentation was fantastic. People are raving about it and you."

I'm honored to be part of the Speaker Series at Washington Hebrew Congregation. My topic: the heartbreaking real-life drama of behind the creation of one of world's most influential fictional characters, Batman.

Sunday 5/5/13
10:30 am - 12 pm (including book signing; no obligation!)
Washington Hebrew Congregation
3935 Macomb St NW, Washington, DC
Edlavitch Hall (enter, go down short flight of stairs, big function room to left off the main hallway)
free of charge

The book has been covered by NPR's All Things Considered, USA Today, Forbes, Washington Post, WIRED, and MTV (bold = best-of-the-year list); it also led to an invitation to give a TED talk. Michael Uslan, executive producer of The Dark Knight Rises, called it "Purposefully and meaningfully (and beautifully) written." See links below.

You will hear of the fateful meeting of two young creative types, family mysteries, ridiculous detective work, intellectual property dilemmas, betrayal, deception, and how the lone and previously unknown heir to the world's most lucrative superhero could change pop culture history...

Last time I spoke at WHC I was spoiled by a full house; fingers crossed for the same this time.

Hope to see you there! I guarantee you will leave with jaw dropped. And maybe a bat-themed cake pop.

Thank you,
Marc


MTV Geek

Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Fuse #8 (School Library Journal) "100 Magnificent Children's Books of 2012"

Tablet


Mara Alpert of the Los Angeles Public Library

other coverage:

My TED talk about Bill Finger and the tragedy of creators' rights


My interview on NPR's All Things Considered


"Fast paced...fun...impressive and fascinating. A must-have."
—Forbes

"Fiendishly clever."
—MTV Geek
 
"Excellent."
Washington Post
 
"Buy this book; it's a great read."
—WIRED GeekDad
 
"Unique…eye-catching...engagingly told…complex and thorough…will be a hit."
—School Library Journal
 
"Seriously researched...so memorable...lush, emotive brushwork...[the book] will make the lasting impression [Bill Finger] deserves."
—Kirkus Reviews

"Bold...dynamic...a fitting tribute."
—Booklist

"Eye-opening and quietly tragic."
—Connect the Pop on School Library Journal

"Purposefully and meaningfully (and beautifully) written."

—Michael Uslan, executive producer of The Dark Knight Rises and every previous Batman movie since 1989 (unsolicited email)

"Absolutely fascinating...amazing research."
—Comic Book Resources

The book trailer (warning: contains tights)

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