Hello fellow heroes and heroines!

I wander widely over the internet and one of the things I am involved with is Findagrave.com.  Findagrave members identify and photograph gravesites of anyone and everyone worldwide, humble or famous, and the site provides a place for memorials and tributes to be left by the public.

A good while ago I read a book that touched on the creators of Superman.  Most fans know that they were both treated shamefully by National Comics, and later by DC and Warner Brothers.  What I didn't know is that Joe Shuster had profound vision loss at an early age resulting in near-blindness, making it impossible for him to continue illustrating the strip.  Because I was moved by the way he was swindled and afflicted, and by the courage and dignity he displayed in the face of such adversity, I left a tribute to him at findagrave. 

Months later I was contacted by a very polite and sincere gentleman, Marc Nobleman, who informed me that he was writing a book about Siegel and Shuster and asked if I would be interested in it.  I was, and asked for updates.  Today I received news that his book has been released.  Here is the announcement:

QuoteMy new book - the world's greatest hero!

Fictional hero, that is.

After three (long) years of preparation, Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman is now out. I rarely send out such notices but this is my most personal project to date. It's a picture book that makes a super gift for boys, girls, or pop culture geeks of all ages.

It's available at Amazon or a local independent bookstore. You can read behind-the-scenes stories about the book and learn of upcoming speaking events on my blog. If you are willing to forward this to anyone who may be interested, I will be so grateful. Thank you for your time and support!

Best,
Marc

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Praise for Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman:

"Vibrant and well-researched...Nobleman details this achievement with a zest amplified by MacDonald's...punchy illustrations"
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"[T]his robust treatment does [Shuster and Siegel's] story justice."
—Booklist (starred review)

"The battle for truth and justice is truly never-ending."
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"[N]o library in the world could object to the book's style and panache. [T]his is one biography that's going to lure the kids like nothing else. More fun than any children's biography has any right to be."
—A Fuse #8 Production (School Library Journal blog; four out of five stars)

"Fascinating"
—Horn Book

"Wonderful...young readers...will find this...title appealing and thereby ensure that future generations recall the amazing story behind Superman's creation as well. Wait, did I say 'recall'? Strike that—make it 'will be inspired by' instead. This book is that good."
—Firefox News

"Excellent"
—GeekDad (a WIRED blog)

"The best and most accurate depiction of their lives in print"
—Brad Ricca, documentary filmmaker, Last Son

"Engrossing...wonderful"
—Scripps Howard News Service

"Expertly crafted...entertaining and good looking...a real winner"
—Tripwire

"I have to praise this wonderful book. It has something for children and adults, fans of comics and otherwise...I don't use the word a lot, but the book is very charming."
—PLAYBACK:stl

"Terrific...elegantly laid down"
—Comics Waiting Room

"Spectacular"
—Young Adult Books Central (four out of five stars)

A Junior Library Guild Selection

The book well-illustrated and modestly-priced, I thought that some of you folks might be interested in it, too.  :)