Why read Joe Simon?

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"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…

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1 author picked Joe Simon as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Reed Tucker

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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 best books that dive into the history of the comic book industry.