Book description
"Gripping from the first page... If you love comic books, history, or just love a story of a real self-made man, you must read this book." - Shadowlocked
"A true visionary, Simon's book is laced with never-before-seen photos and illustrations, and told in his own words. If you're at all…
Why read it?
1 author picked Joe Simon as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Simon was an artist, yes, but he was also a longtime writer and editor, and I was really impressed by his ability with words.
This autobiography has a charming, no-nonsense voice that I found made for a breezy, fun read. Plus, the book is packed to the brim with amazing anecdotes from comics history. Simon’s heyday was long before I was even born, but reading his story gave me a newfound appreciation for him and led me to seek out his work.
From Reed's list on the history of the comic book industry.
If you love Joe Simon...
These Blue Mountains
A moving story of love, betrayal, and the enduring power of hope in the face of darkness.
German pianist Hedda Schlagel's world collapsed when her fiancé, Fritz, vanished after being sent to an enemy alien camp in the United States during the Great War. Fifteen years later, in 1932, Hedda…
Want books like Joe Simon?
Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Joe Simon.
Share your top 3 reads of 2025!
And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.
1,366
readers submitted
so far, will you?
📚 If you like Joe Simon, you might also like...
Deadly Revenge
Deputy Jenna Hart has only been working in her sleepy hometown of Pearl Springs for seven months when city officials begin to be targeted by a killer. Twenty years ago, the construction of a dam caused people to lose their land to eminent domain. That wound has not healed with…
The Duty of Memory
Separating the true stories from the myths, The Duty of Memory provides a deeper understanding of the diverse motivations that drove ordinary people to join an underground network of French Resistants despite terrible odds and horrifying consequences.
This book takes the reader inside the true story of men and women…
