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An Illustrated History of Heavy Metal
Data
1 book
100 pages, colour
16.8 x 25.8 cm
Age 13 years and up- Contact for Foreign Rights: s.mosdal@gmail.com
- Reading sample: PDF in English
Description
An Illustrated History of Heavy Metal is the first graphic novel to tell the story of one of the most popular and provocative genres of music with millions of fans across the world. Once heavy metal was the music of Satan and accused of driving it’s fans into suicide or commit murder and burn churches, today the genre has become a part of mainstram culture with French death metal band Gojira even opening the 2024 Olympics.
In the vein of Ed Piskor’s acclaimed and bestselling Hip Hop Family Tree this graphic novel tells the story of the genre from its origin and untill today through a combination of comics and illustrated non fiction. The emphasis is on the compelling and revealing anecdote but it is based on thorough research and knowledge of the genre.
The story is told as a mix tape consisting of 20 important songs and bands ranging from Black Sabbath in 1970 until the acts of today with stops at every important band from Metallica and Slayer to Norwegian black metal. Each song forms a chapter in the book and works as a starting point so that the 20 chapters combined takes you through all aspects of the genre and culture.
An Illustrated History of Heavy Metal is for the novice curious about what heavy metal is all about as well as for the die hard fan who wants to read an engaging and entertaining history of the genre.
From Black Sabbath to Kiss, Judas Priest, Motorhead, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Slayer, Mercyful Fate, Celtic Frost, Napalm Death, Death, Entombed, Sepultura, Mayhem, Burzum, Rage against the machine, Slipknot, Sunn, Zeal and Ardour and more …Søren Glosimodt Mosdal
Born 1972 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Based in Copenhagen, Søren has worked for the last 20 years as a comic artist and illustrator for many major Danish newspapers and magazines as well as a wide range of publishers abroad.
Benni BødkerBorn in 1975. He holds a Master’s Degree in Danish Literature and Philosophy and works as a publishing editor and teaches creative writing. He has published the novels Helvedesmaskinen (2004, The Infernal Machine) and Besættelse (2005, Occupation) for young adults and the children’s vampire series Nattens Børn (2006, Children of the Night) along with several easy reading titles. His books in English include Halloween (2004) and The Ghost Rider (2005).
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Homunculus
Data
2 books
76 pages in colour
28.5 x 22.0 cm.
Published in Danish and French.- Contact for Foreign Rights: Rune Ryberg
- Reading sample: PDF in English
Description
Meet supernatural sleuth Dr Harryhausen who fights false psychic media and explores the fifth dimension. Usually accompanied by his sidekick Homunculus – who, as his name suggests, is an artificial being created by an occult group whom Dr Harryhausen fiercely battles …
Rune RybergRune Ryberg is an award-winning Danish comic book artist with a history in animation. His style is loose and colour-full, often with longer wordless sequences and a focus on the characters inner emotional struggles and tribulations. His work is not shy of vivid colours and the reader is usually subjected to a playful 70’s acid trip. In 2020, Rune received the Danish Arts Foundation’s 3-year work grant, for his contribution to the art that is a renewal of Danish comics.
Benni BødkerBorn in 1975. He holds a Master’s Degree in Danish Literature and Philosophy and works as a publishing editor and teaches creative writing. He has published the novels Helvedesmaskinen (2004, The Infernal Machine) and Besættelse (2005, Occupation) for young adults and the children’s vampire series Nattens Børn (2006, Children of the Night) along with several easy reading titles. His books in English include Halloween (2004) and The Ghost Rider (2005).
