Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?
224
Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?
224eBook
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Overview
“A natural choice for true-crime fans.”―BOOKLIST
“As extensively researched as the Alan Moore/Eddie Campbell Jack the Ripper graphic novel From Hell, ”Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?” is a masterpiece of the form, standing as the best possible dramatization of Ed Gein's tale in any medium.”―BLOODY DISGUSTING
“This is a new true crime comics essential.”―SYFY WIRE
One of the greats in the field of true crime literature, Harold Schechter (Deviant, The Serial Killer Files, Hell's Princess), teams with five-time Eisner Award-winning graphic novelist Eric Powell (The Goon, Big Man Plans, Hillbilly) to bring you the tale of one of the most notoriously deranged serial killers in American history, Ed Gein.
Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done? is an in-depth exploration of the Gein family and what led to the creation of the necrophile who haunted the dreams of 1950s America and inspired such films as Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and The Silence of the Lambs.
Painstakingly researched and illustrated, Schechter and Powell's true crime graphic novel takes the Gein story out of the realms of exploitation and gives the reader a fact-based dramatization of these tragic, psychotic and heartbreaking events. Because, in this case, the truth needs no embellishment to be horrifying.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781506737362 |
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| Publisher: | Dark Horse Comics |
| Publication date: | 08/24/2021 |
| Sold by: | Penguin Random House Publisher Services |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 224 |
| File size: | 93 MB |
| Note: | This product may take a few minutes to download. |
About the Author
In 2016 Eric rededicated himself in earnest to his publishing company, ALBATROSS FUNNYBOOKS, and launched his new fantasy series HILLBILLY, his kid's horror anthology SPOOK HOUSE, as well as other creator owned titles.
Eric has been working in collaboration with acclaimed director David Fincher, Tim Miller, and Blur Studios to bring the Goon to life on the big screen as an animated feature film.
Awards:
• International Horror Guild: 2004 Best Illustrated Narrative
• Will Eisner Comic Industry Award: 2004 Best Single Issue (Goon #1)
• Will Eisner Comic Industry Award: 2005 Best Humor Publication
• Will Eisner Comic Industry Award: 2005 Best Continuing Series
• Will Eisner Comic Industry Award: 2008 Best Writer/Artist-Humor
• Will Eisner Comic Industry Award: 2008 Best Painter or Multimedia Artist
Interviews
For Harold
1) You first wrote about Ed Gein in DEVIANT, which is a true crime classic. What draws you to Gein’s story?
I was initially drawn to the Gein story when, while working on a book about movie special effects in the late 1980s, I discovered the surprising fact, unknown to me at the time, that my two favorite horror films, PSYCHO and TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE, had both been inspired by the same real-life case. In subsequent years, I remained fascinated by the ways in which Gein had been transformed from a desperately disturbed case of sexual psychopathology into a mythic monster who, in various forms, continues to haunt the American imagination.
2) Why are we, collectively, so obsessed with Ed Gein?
Our need for stories about monsters—satisfied, as children, by tales like “Hansel and Gretel”—never goes away. Gein was a fairytale nightmare come to life: a seemingly harmless creature living in a remote dwelling where unspeakable acts took place.
3) Were there any specific moments where Eric Powell's artistic choices surprised, delighted or unnerved you?
I can honestly say that virtually every panel Eric produced surprised and delighted me. The ones that unnerved me most tended to be details of Gein’s creepy daily life: a close up of him devouring beans, for example, or helping his mother to undress.
For Eric:
1) DID YOU HEAR WHAT EDDIE GEIN DONE? is so different from your past work, especially the humor-fueled antics of THE GOON. How much did you adjust your storytelling approach to the subject matter
I think one of my strong points as a cartoonist is that I’m able to alter my style or technique to fit the type of story I’m trying to tell or to set a certain tone. It’s definitely something that seems to stand out to readers in my work. I also like to play with style because it keeps me interested in the work. I think if I had to only draw one way I’d get bored. But with this project I tried not to go too cartoony. I didn’t want the art to look like we were taking the subject matter lightly. Photorealism isn’t really what I do, but I did my best to make the characters feel realistic even if the proportions are slightly exaggerated. I also went a little looser and grittier with my technique. I wanted the art to make the environment feel worn and dirty.
2) The book makes a lot of distinct visual choices, especially in what it is and isn't shown to its reader. How did you go about deciding what to reveal and what to hold back?
Right from the start, Harold and I had very strong opinions on how we wanted to present this story. We did not want to do the typical blood and guts exploitation tale that has been done so many times with Gein. There are visually shocking moments in the book, but I never did anything just to present gore. All of my visual choices were done to either set atmosphere or tell the story. Disturb for narrative purposes, yes. Sicken for the sake of being gross, no. It’s the difference between setting out to make Silence of the Lambs or Faces of Death.
3) What will surprise readers most about the book?
I think It’s Harold’s perspective on Gein’s mother worship. When we started writing the book, I didn’t quite grasp the angle he was going for. But as our script came together, it really started to click. I think it’s the best part of the book. Definitely the most unique and new perspective on Gein to date. I feel we had a really great co-writing experience. Both contributing perspectives the other may not have come up with on their own. I feel if you're a fan of Harold, or a fan of mine, this is a chance to see a real interesting collaboration. Both of us step out of our comfort zones. And whether you’re familiar with the Gein case or not, I believe there is something in this book for you.