![]() ![]() The master creation of Winsor McCay (1869–1934), this small and restless sleeper inspired generations of artists with his weekly adventures from bed to Slumberland, a dream realm of colorful companions, elaborate architecture, psychedelic scenery, and thrilling adventures.īecause different newspapers offered differing print quality and coloring, this collection is from the very best source: The New York Herald. ![]() Little Nemo may be a diminutive hero of comic narrative, but he sure stands tall as one of the greatest voyagers of the 20th century. Huge and sturdy hardcover format, perfect to delight in these detailed masterpieces.Īt once an adventure story, visual delight, and piece of cultural history, this publication is a monument to one of the most innovative pioneers-and one of the most intrepid explorers-of comic history. Then the return of Nemo in proper strips from 1924-27. Rarely collected before: 1910-11, then McCay’s jump to a new publisher and new title, “In the Land of Wonderful Dreams,” from 1911-14. Through them, we delight not only in the splendor of Slumberland, a surreal benchmark, but also Winsor McCay’s pioneering panel layout and storytelling techniques, his timing and pacing, and extraordinary architectural detail. ![]() This second volume collects, in glorious full color and superior resolution, all 329 of Nemo’s escapades from 1910 to 1927.
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