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Internationally acclaimed, multi-award winning writer/artist Bryan Talbot has been described as a ‘dazzling and tireless exponent of the comic art form’.

THE GRAPHIC NOVEL MAN: THE COMICS OF BRYAN TALBOT is a series of documentaries which explores the development of acclaimed Graphic Novelist Bryan Talbot. Co-created by Russell Wall and James Guy THE GRAPHIC NOVEL MAN traces not only the career of the great artist/writer [awarded two honorary PhDs for his contribution to the Arts and Literature], but explores how his deep knowledge of the craft of making comics have made Bryan Talbot an international phenomenon at the epicentre of Graphic Novel innovation.

From his psychedelic Underground comix [Brainstorm!]; The Adventures of Luther Arkwright arguably Britain’s first Graphic Novel; freelancing for 2000AD [Nemesis The Warlock, Judge Dredd] and DC Comics [Batman, Sandman and Hellblazer]; the groundbreaking techniques pioneered in The Tale of One Bad Rat, Heart of Empire, Alice in Sunderland, the Grandville series and the 2013 Costa Award winning, Dotter of Her Father's Eyes co-created with his wife Mary Talbot; THE GRAPHIC NOVEL MAN is lavishly illustrated with Bryan Talbot’s creations across four decades.

The Graphic Novel Man not only reveals the life and work of a great artist and writer but also the talent and passions that has made Bryan Talbot one of the world’s most influential comic creators.

Featuring significant contributions from some of the world’s greatest comic creators [Neil Gaiman, Joe Sacco, Warren Ellis, Gilbert Shelton, Ian Rankin, David Lloyd, Pat Mills, John Wagner, Charlie Adlard, Carlos Ezquerra, D’Israeli, Doug Braithwaite, Andy Diggle] leading critics and comic historians [Paul Gravett, Kim Newman, Professor Henry Jenkins, Dr. Mel Gibson, Stephen L. Holland] THE GRAPHIC NOVEL MAN has unprecedented access to previously unseen material, providing the definitive Bryan Talbot experience for established fans and first time readers.

REVIEWS
Fascinating, thrilling and completely accessible, this is a well deserved and worthy tribute to one of the world’s greatest comic book creators. Seeing whole pages or even the tiniest details blown up in such crystal-clear definition is a joy. Watching Bryan draw is magical. Listening to him enthuse about his influences is infectious. If you love comics but haven’t yet read a word Bryan has written or seen a page that he’s drawn you will still love this three-programme documentary...
-Stephen L. Holland - Page 45

From the opening of this hugely enjoyable documentary there’s an overwhelming feeling of enthusiasm for the comic form that pervades the film throughout. The production standards on this documentary are excellent and chart Bryan Talbot’s 40-year career in comics with aplomb, but learning about Bryan and his craft is only part of the delight of this project. The impressive roll call of other contributors is an added bonus to an already impressive release. Offering great interviews, unprecedented access to previously unseen material, The Graphic Novel Man: The Comics of Bryan Talbot is the kind of documentary about a comics creator we should see more of. This documentary will, I think, be thoroughly enjoyed by Bryan’s many fans.
-John Freeman - DOWN THE TUBES

As an artist I'm always interested in looking at the process of others, and this was a really good insight, plus a good place to get a lot of Bryan Talbot's art in one place. Great set of films, would recommend to all that have any interest in Art, Comics, or good Documentaries. I can see me watching them again both as a film in it self but also as a source of inspiration if I ever get into a situation that I can't draw myself out of. Looking forward to Volume 2, and beyond...
-Chris Geary INTERNATIONAL ACES

Digital Story Engine have done a cracking job with this visually entertaining and cleverly edited documentary about my work. I'm obviously too familiar with my books to take an entirely objective view but everybody at the British Library premier raved about it, including eminent Jonathan Cape editor Dan Franklin, who called it "inspirational".
-Bryan Talbot 16:9 Widescreen Dolby Digital 2.0 DVD (PAL or NTSC)
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Rated: E
Running Time: 142 mins.