Author

Contributions

  • Campbell, Eddie, 1955- - Contributor
  • Peter J. Schoomaker - Introduction
  • Ann Eisner - Preface
  • Eddie Campbell - Selected by

Publication

2011 - Abrams ComicArts, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

68,000 words, Guess

Page Count

272 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more

Classifications

  • DDC741.5/973
  • LCCNC1429.E46 A4 2011
  • LCCUC263

Alternate Titles

  • Best of the Preventive maintenance monthly
  • PS (United States. Dept. of the Army)

Description

Will Eisner —best known for his influential comic book series *The Spirit* and his groundbreaking graphic novel *A Contract with God*—believed in the teaching power of comics, and from 1951 to 1971 he produced *PS* magazine for the U.S. Army. This *Preventive Maintenance Monthly* (called *PS* because it was a postscript to the standard technical manuals) was aimed at teaching American soldiers everything about weapons safety for vehicles, aircraft, firearms, and electronics. Eisner illustrated these vital lessons in drawings, pinups, step-by-step guides, and comic strips. This collection contains the best of Eisner’s 227 issues of PS, reproduced in a portable digest format. This relatively unknown work by Eisner is finally explored—the missing link between his comic books and his later, more mature graphic novel style.

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