Overview

In 1931, the Chicago Tribune introduced the public to an exciting new comic strip destined to become a classic: Dick Tracy. Tracy's creator, Chester Gould, would spend the next 46 years of his life developing the dynamic, crime-fighting character, and his work on the strip won him the Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year in both 1959 and 1977. A revolutionary in the comics industry, Gould invented both a genre and an icon. The personal story of this pioneer cartoonist is now presented in a biography written by Gould's only child. Beginning with his young life in a three-room house in Pawnee, Oklahoma, this book traces all the steps Gould took to eventually achieve remarkable distinction at the top of his field. The early pages relate his ancestors' part in the Oklahoma land rush, drawing on the unpublished memoir of his father, Gilbert Gould. Chester Gould's story is then augmented by his own personal commentary, taken directly from recorded conversations with his daughter. Throughout these conversations, Gould recollects the evolution of his career, from painting advertisements on barn roofs at age 17 to documenting the violent crime life of Chicago, from which he drew inspiration for his Dick Tracy strip. Discussion of his ambitions, disappointments, popular accomplishments, and family moments comprise a thorough account of Chester Gould's fascinating life. Appendices include commentary from his two grandchildren and a comprehensive list of his awards and distinctions, which included formal recognition from three American presidents.

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Author:   Jean Gould O’Connell ,  Dick Locher
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.413kg
ISBN:  

9780786472994

ISBN 10:   0786472995
Pages:   231
Publication Date:   19 September 2012
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments      Foreword by Dick Locher      Preface      Introduction by Garyn G. Roberts      1. Ancestors      2. My Father’s Boyhood      3. Off to College      4. Chicago      5. The Birth of Dick Tracy      6. The Farm      7. Dad at Work and at Home      8. More Farm Life      9. Dick Tracy and His Public      10. Exciting Times and Travels      11. The Later Years      12. Honoring Chester Gould’s Legacy      13. Afterwords      Appendix A. The Grandchildren Remember      Appendix B. Awards and Honors Received by Chester Gould      Index     

Reviews

engaging --Mystery Scene; delightful --School Library Journal; useful --Communication Booknotes Quarterly.

engaging--Mystery Scene; delightful --School Library Journal; useful --Communication Booknotes Quarterly

engaging --<i>Mystery Scene</i>; delightful --<i>School Library Journal</i>; useful --<i>Communication Booknotes Quarterly.</i>

Author Information

The late Jean Gould O’Connell was the daughter of Chester Gould. She contributed to her father’s Dick Tracy storylines and appeared as a character in the famous comic strip. She helped create the Chester Gould-Dick Tracy Museum in Woodstock, Illinois. She lived in Geneva, Illinois.

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