From the acclaimed Eisner Awardâ€“nominated creator of Two Generals and Northwest Passage comes a gorgeous and spare illustrated exploration of the rapid rise and tragic fall of

Bix

From the acclaimed Eisner Awardâ€“nominated creator of Two Generals and Northwest Passage comes a gorgeous and spare illustrated exploration of the rapid rise and tragic fall of 1920s legendary jazz soloist Leon â€œBixâ€ Beiderbecke.

Told in stunning illustrations, Bix is a near-wordless graphic biography highlighting the career of Leon â€œBixâ€ Beiderbecke, one of the most innovative jazz soloists of the 1920s next to the legendary Louis Armstrong. Composing and recording some of the landmark music in the early history of genre, Bix struggled with personal demons, facing the disapproval of his conservative parents and an increasing dependence on alcohol. Told mostly in silent panels to reflect his outsider quality and inability to communicate in anything other than musical terms, Bix tells the story of the rapid rise and tragic fall of a musical legendâ€”a metaphor for the glories and risks inherent in the creative life.
Country USA
Brand Gallery 13
Manufacturer Gallery 13
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2020-04-28
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781501190780

Bix