James Warren: Empire of Monsters : The Man Behind Creepy, Vampirella, and Famous Monsters
(Autor) Bill SchellyPaperback edition. This heavily illustrated biography features eye-opening -- often outrageous --anecdotes about Warren, a larger-than-life figure whose ability as a publisher, promoter, and provocateur make him a fascinating figure. In addition to Forrest J. Ackerman's Famous Monsters of Filmland, he published Help!, a magazine created by MAD's Harvey Kurtzman, which featured early work by John Cleese, Gloria Steinem, Terry Gilliam, Robert Crumb, and Diane Arbus; Creepy and Eerie magazines, with covers by painter Frank Frazetta and comics art by Steve Ditko, Wallace Wood, Bernie Wrightson, Al Williamson, and many others. His most famous co-creation, the character Vampirella, debuted in her own magazine in 1969, and continues to be published today.
Bill Schelly
Bill Schelly was a prolific biographer and historian of the comic book medium. His most famous work, "Harvey Kurtzman: The Man Who Created MAD and Revolutionized Humor in America," showcased his meticulous research and deep understanding of the industry. Schelly's contributions to literature shed light on the unsung heroes of comic book history.