Friday Foster: The Sunday Strips
The groundbreaking comic strip featuring an iconic character
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Ablaze, LLC
Published:28th Dec '21
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This collection showcases the groundbreaking comic strip featuring an African-American protagonist, Friday Foster: The Sunday Strips, celebrating its cultural impact.
The Friday Foster: The Sunday Strips comic strip follows the life of a former nightclub 'camera bunny' who evolves into a photographer's assistant and eventually a fashion model. With her striking beauty and a strong desire to assist those in need, Friday often finds herself entangled in thrilling escapades and challenging situations. Her adventures are not only captivating but also reflect the complexities of her character and the world around her.
For the first time, the classic Friday Foster: The Sunday Strips newspaper color comic strip, created by James D. 'Jim' Lawrence, is compiled into a single collection. Running from 1974 to 1970, this strip is notable for being the first mainstream comic strip to feature an African-American character in the leading role. It inspired the 1975 film of the same name, which starred Pam Grier, further solidifying its cultural significance.
This book offers more than just the comic strips; it includes an extensive bonus section filled with interviews, a detailed sketchbook, artwork, photographs, essays, and behind-the-scenes insights. Readers will appreciate the depth and context provided, making the Friday Foster: The Sunday Strips a comprehensive tribute to a groundbreaking comic strip that continues to resonate today.
"This collection has just about everything I'd want from a book about alittle-known strip that deserves more attention. It's a beautifullycomprehensive package and a compelling soap opera to read. I thought it wasfantastic!" ---https://comicsworthreading.com/
"This collection has just about everything I'd want from a book about alittle-known strip that deserves more attention. It's a beautifullycomprehensive package and a compelling soap opera to read. I thought it wasfantastic!" ---https://comicsworthreading.com/
"Overall, Friday Foster: The Sunday Strips is what casual and diehard fansof the comic strip need to have in their library. The stories, essays andinterviews by the different writers more than entertains, they give the ultimatelook at this hero. The art by the different artists are beautiful. Altogether,if you are looking for a gift for an old school comic book fan, this book morethan suffices and offers a different protagonist who was ahead of her time." Story: 9.0 Art: 9.0 Overall: 10 Recommendation:Buy---graphicpolicy.com
"Overall, Friday Foster: The Sunday Strips is what casual and diehard fansof the comic strip need to have in their library. The stories, essays andinterviews by the different writers more than entertains, they give the ultimatelook at this hero. The art by the different artists are beautiful. Altogether,if you are looking for a gift for an old school comic book fan, this book morethan suffices and offers a different protagonist who was ahead of her time." Story: 9.0 Art: 9.0 Overall: 10 Recommendation:Buy---graphicpolicy.com
"In the future, when rare, cult-favorite comic strips are collected, asthey should be, I hope the various editors and publishers use the new Ablazecollection of Friday Foster as a template."--forcesofgeek.com
"In the future, when rare, cult-favorite comic strips are collected, asthey should be, I hope the various editors and publishers use the new Ablazecollection of Friday Foster as a template."--forcesofgeek.com
ISBN: 9781950912063
Dimensions: 305mm x 229mm x 25mm
Weight: 1501g
304 pages