{"product_id":"superman-the-unauthorized-biography-9781681629209","title":"Superman: The Unauthorized Biography","description":"\u003cb\u003eA celebration of Superman's life and history--in time for his 75th birthday\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow has the Big Blue Boy Scout stayed so popular for so long? How has he changed with the times, and what essential aspects of him have remained constant? This fascinating biography examines Superman as a cultural phenomenon through 75 years of action-packed adventures, from his early years as a social activist in circus tights to his growth into the internationally renowned demigod he is today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChronicles the ever-evolving Man of Steel and his world--not just the men and women behind the comics, movies and shows, but his continually shifting origin story, burgeoning powers, and the colorful cast of trusted friends and deadly villains that surround him\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaces every iteration of the Man of Steel into the character's greater, decades-long story: From Bud Collyer to Henry Cavill, World War II propagandist to peanut butter pitchman, \u003ci\u003eSuper Pup\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eSuper Friends\u003c\/i\u003e, comic strip to Broadway musical, Lori Lemaris to \u003ci\u003eLois \u0026amp; Clark\u003c\/i\u003e--it's all here\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAffectionate, in-depth analyses of the hero's most beloved adventures, in and out of the comics--his most iconic Golden Age tales, goofiest Silver Age exploits, and the contemporary film, television, and comics stories that keep him alive today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by NPR book critic, blogger, and resident comic book expert, Glen Weldon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWeldon, Glen:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eGLEN WELDON\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance writer who for the past fi ve years has served as NPR's go-to comic book guy, reviewing all things funnybook-related for their Monkey See blog, main website, \u003ci\u003ePop Culture Happy Hour\u003c\/i\u003e podcast, and national shows. His writing has appeared in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review, \u003c\/i\u003e the \u003ci\u003eNew Republic, Slate, Story, Washington City Paper, \u003c\/i\u003e the \u003ci\u003eAmerican Literary Review, \u003c\/i\u003e and many other publications. He has received an NEA Arts Journalism Fellowship, a Ragdale Writing Fellowship, and a Pew Fellowship in the Arts for Fiction. You can find him at glenweldon.tumblr.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trade Paper Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50428424487186,"sku":"9781681629209","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4feffbda-4b10-442e-896c-7c442859fc59.jpg?v=1729527269","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/superman-the-unauthorized-biography-9781681629209","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}