Wimbledon green the greatest comic book collector in the world

One doesnt have to be be a world class comic book collector to appreciate the book, but certainly a little obsessive collecting habit of any sort couldnt hurt. Seth from the critically acclaimed cartoonist of clyde fans and its a good life comes a humorous graphic novel on the obsession of comicbook collecting. This is very much a companion piece to seths excellent wimbledon green the greatest comic book collector in the world. Comic book retailers, auctioneers and conventioneers from around north america, as well as green s collecting rivals, weigh in on the man and his vast collection of comic books. The great northern brotherhood of canadian cartoonists. Meet wimbledon green, the selfproclaimed worlds greatest comic book collector who brokered the worlds best comic book deal in the history of collecting.

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Meet wimbledon green, the selfproclaimed worlds greatest comicbook collector who brokered the worlds best comicbook deal in the history of collecting. The wimbledon collection by lexington hall, tiffany a158. Meet wimbledon green, the selfproclaimed world s greatest comic book collector who brokered the world s best comic book deal in the history of collecting. Wimbledon green, the greatest comic book collector in the. Wimbledon green is one of those thoughts, expanded into a funny and thoughtful. The greatest comic book collector in the world by seth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In the preface to the book, seth writes a longish and selfdeprecating letter to the. Denis lending library is the extremely fun to hold wimbledon green. Wimbledon green isnt so much a story as an analysis of the enigmatic character wimbledon green, the greatest comic book collector in the world. Does he truly love comics or is he driven by the need to conquer. Told as a series of short strips of interviews and adventures.

Wimbledon green is the story of the greatest comic book collector in the world. Meet wimbledon green, the selfproclaimed world s greatest comic book collector who brokered the biggest comic book deal in the history of collecting. The greatest comic book collector in the world seth 86. Subtitled, the greatest comic book collector in the world, this is a book that will be as appealing to long time comic fans for its endearing portrait of the. I show you guys our highlighted key issues from our silver age comic book collection.

Wimbledon green quotes by seth goodreads share book. Seth creates an imaginary world with a menagerie of oddball comic collectors who discuss mr. Wimbledon green, the selfproclaimed world s greatest comic book collector who brokered the biggest comic book deal in the history of collecting. Seths 2005 book wimbledon green is subtitled the greatest comic book collector in the world. Billed as a story from the sketchbook of the artist seth, wimbledon green is the story of a mysterious, rotund comic book collector whose obscure taste and knack for finding rare issues.

This graphic novel is the story of the mysterious and envied wimbledon green, a highly successful comic book collector with an unknown and apparently endless source of personal wealth to use in growing his collection. It is a credit to seths clyde fans, its a good life if you dont weaken skill as a cartoonist that this works so well. Wimbledon green is the greatest comic collector in the world. Collectors can be fierce, vicious, and untrustworthy.

Seths short graphic novel wimbledon green, about an eccentric comic book collector, was published in november 2005. The greatest comic book collector in the world, published. A charming and amusing caper where comic book collecting is a world of intrigue and high finance. Wimbledon green by seth, seth the copacetic comics company. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format. Comic book retailers, auctioneers, and conventioneers from around north america, as well as greens collecting rivals, weigh in on the man and his vast collection. One doesnt have to be be a worldclass comic book collector to appreciate the book, but certainly a little obsessive collecting habit of any sort couldnt hurt. Wimbledon tennis news, match highlights, rankings, live. Wimbledon green hc sep052912 mr discount comic book.

Wimbledon green quotes showing 11 of 1 the world of comic book collecting is not a pretty place. The greatest comic collector in the world by seth ever have a funny thought that snowballed into a running joke that turned into a central part of your social folklore. More a series of one or twopage vignettes and a collection of mock talking head interviews of various characters than a traditional story, wimbledon green is a satirical exploration of the middleaged, frequently overweight bachelors who take comic book collecting. Wimbledon green synopsis wimbledon green is a world famous comic collector, but no one is quite sure that he doesnt have a very shady past.

Wimbledon green graphic novel austin public library. Yet theres nothing throwaway about his delightful graphic novel wimbledon green. The greatest comic book collector in the world 9781896597935 by seth and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. This book is in new condition, sealed in factory shrink wrap. Scott chantler for northwest passage 1, published by oni press. From september 2006 to march 25, 2007, seth serialized a graphic novel titled george sprott 18941975, for the funny pages section of the new york times magazine. Meet wimbledon green, the selfproclaimed world s greatest comic book collector, who brokered the world s best comic book deal in the history of collecting. We both have many more key comics from all eras golden age, silver. The greatest comic book collector in the world metro news this book was created on a lark, insists seths modest intro to his sketchbook compilation. Comic book retailers, auctioneers, and conventioneers from around north america, as well as green s collecting rivals, weigh in on the man and his vast collection of comic books.

Enter wimbledon green, a man with enemies and no qualms about making them. Part riotous chase, part whimsical character sketch, wimbledon green looks at the need to collect and the need to reinvent oneself. First serialized in the new york times magazine, this exquisite extended version of the life of fictional canadian. The worlds greatest comic book collector, profiled documentarystyle by his colleagues, acquaintances and admirers. Green, his mysterious past, his quirky personality and his abrupt disappearance. If youre canadian and youre into micro press materials, and you simply want a 1930s1940sesque adventure this is a great read and a great use of your time. Wimbledon green 2005 tells the story of the world s greatest comic book collector. Through the memories of wimbledons associates, enemies and friends, seth recounts the rise of wimbledon and key events in the green legend.