dlberglund's review against another edition
I often wish there was a 3.5 star rating. It's better than medium, but not quite great. The whole book is written in a very conversational style, as if he's giving a presentation to an auditorium full of people mixed with having an individual conversation with a reporter or a fan. We get some insight into how early life during the Depression, and how he made his way through the growing and changing of the comic book industry.
illiteratepaige's review against another edition
4.5
i had no doubt in my mind that i would enjoy this memoir. marvel will always hold a special place in my heart and learning more about how my favorite characters came to be, and stan lee’s story was such a treat! amazing, fantastic, and incredible
inkyinsanity's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Exactly what it says on the cover.
Seriously, this was so much fun to read—it was like he was there, reading it aloud to me. It was educational regarding his personal life but also how the comic book, animation, and Hollywood industries have changed over the years. There are so many little tidbits in here. I learned so much and really enjoyed it.
And the artwork is phenomenal! (I found an adjective that wasn’t on the cover—you’re welcome!)
Seriously, this was so much fun to read—it was like he was there, reading it aloud to me. It was educational regarding his personal life but also how the comic book, animation, and Hollywood industries have changed over the years. There are so many little tidbits in here. I learned so much and really enjoyed it.
And the artwork is phenomenal! (I found an adjective that wasn’t on the cover—you’re welcome!)
nailah783's review against another edition
4.0
I learned a lot about a man I have loved since childhood.
marobbins's review against another edition
4.0
This book was super fun to read, especially since I love Marvel Comics and wanted to learn more about Stan Lee's life. In particular, I wanted to learn more about what he was thinking while he created the X-Men and Spiderman, and I did. He also gives some great tips for writers of any genre. His story is a great "rags to riches" tale, as he was from a family of Jewish Romanian immigrants who struggled during the Great Depression. Yet he read a lot and excelled in school, and he started off as an editorial assistant for a comics company. He did not have a fancy education, but he read and wrote a lot and worked hard and managed to succeed. I definitely plan to write in my blog about why I would recommend this book for teaching. This is such a good read and beneficial to teachers and comics scholars alike. It was the perfect choice for my graphic novels/comics book club at Avid Bookshop in Athens. :)
maria_almeida's review against another edition
4.0
Loved seeing the story of how it all came together