{"product_id":"9781941250129","title":"Brighter Than You Think: 10 Short Works by Alan Moore: With Critical Essays by Marc Sobel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA collection of Alan Moore's ( \u003ci\u003eWatchmen\u003c\/i\u003e , \u003ci\u003eFrom Hell\u003c\/i\u003e ) difficult-to-find comics short stories. From bold experiments, through early takes on his favorite subjects, to self-critiques of his older work, this wide-ranging collection is an essential look at Moore's illuminating short stories. Each story is drawn by some of the best artists in comics from mainstream mavericks like Steven ( \u003ci\u003eSwamp Thing\u003c\/i\u003e , \u003ci\u003eTyrant\u003c\/i\u003e ) Bissette, Rick ( \u003ci\u003eSwamp Thing\u003c\/i\u003e , \u003ci\u003eBratpack\u003c\/i\u003e ) Veitch \u0026amp; John Totleben ( \u003ci\u003eMiracelman\u003c\/i\u003e ) to underground iconoclasts like Mark Beyer ( \u003ci\u003eRAW\u003c\/i\u003e ) and Peter Bagge( \u003ci\u003eHate\u003c\/i\u003e , \u003ci\u003eWoman Rebel: The Margaret Sanger Story\u003c\/i\u003e ). Comic book critic Marc Sobel provides insightful commentary and context for each of the stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eMarc Sobel \u003c\/b\u003e is the co-editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Love and Rockets Companion \u003c\/i\u003e published by Fantagraphics Books. He is also the author of the forthcoming \u003ci\u003eLove and Rockets Reader\u003c\/i\u003e , also from Fantagraphics. He is also a freelance journalist and scholar in the field of comic book studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAlan Moore \u003c\/b\u003e is an English writer primarily known for his work in comic books, including \u003ci\u003eWatchmen\u003c\/i\u003e , \u003ci\u003eV for Vendetta\u003c\/i\u003e , and \u003ci\u003eFrom Hell \u003c\/i\u003e (and many others). Frequently described as the best graphic novel writer in history, and he has been called \"one of the most important British writers of the last fifty years.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uncivilized Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47060171718896,"sku":"9781941250129","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781941250129_p0.jpg?v=1763755534","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781941250129","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}