Boy Who Loved Batman: A Memoir - Hardcover

Title: The Boy Who Loved Batman( A Memoir( The True Story of How a Comics-Obsessed Kid Conquered Hollywood to Bring the Dark Knight to the Silver Scree) <>Binding: Hardcover <>Author: MichaelUslan <>Publisher: ChronicleBooks(CA)

"He'll pull you into the world he's helped to fashion and make you appreciate the challenges and triumphs." Comics Buyer's Guide "For anyone with an interest in comics history or collecting The Boy Who Loved Batman is a must read. " Sci-Fi Bulletin "Folks, buy this book. I PROMISE that it's going to make you laugh, cry (I did), and nod your head in a "That's me!" sorta way. The story and message of this book moved me tremendously. " -Batman on Film "sure to please Bat-fans everywhere." -Booklist "A rousing, entertaining tale of movie producer, Michael Uslan, and his fanboy-fueled quest to reinvent DC Comics' Batman for the big screen. Lushly produced with four-color interior artwork and oversized hardcover binding, this is a fun journey Dark Knight fans will want to take alongside Uslan, who was the driving force behind all the recent Batman movies" -Family Fans "This book appeals to both comic book lovers and movie enthusiasts, touching on important aspects of both worlds. It is not just for Batman lovers, but people with true curiosity of a man whose dream and determination propelled him to success." -The Setonian "The Boy Who Loved Batman should also be recommended as inspiration for young boys who dream of carrying on their love for superheroes into adulthood. Mike Uslan is proof that you don't have to leave all that behind and "grow up" to become a success.' - Cineweekly "Five Stars. The Boy Who Loved Batman is an amazing read and will inspire you to fight for your dream. " - The NerdiestKids.com "Michael [Uslan] shares his story in this amazing book filled with photos that is sure to bring back fond memories!" -On Screen and Beyond "5 out of 5 stars" - Daemon's Books "The Boy Who Loved Batman is fundamentally about how to make it in the world doing what you love. Every high school library should have this book and every business-minded teen should be reading it. Uslan made it, big time, and he provides a perfect example for others to follow." - Bookslut "Don't miss this spellbinding tale of one man who saw what Batman was-and realized what he could become. See how Michael Uslan took a comic book hero and, through the magic of motion pictures, helped transform him into a world-wide icon!" -Stan Lee, Chairman Emeritus of Marvel Comics and Chairman of Pow! Entertainment, co-creator of Spider-Man, X-Men, Iron Man, and The Hulk "An inspirational tale of how one individual, armed only with a lifelong desire of restoring dignity to his beloved Batman, can prevail against all odds and emerge triumphant, forever altering the pop-culture landscape in the process. Informative, warmly witty and deeply human, it should be required reading, not just for comic book and movie fans like me, but for anyone looking for a concrete plan to make their own dreams come true!" -Mark Hamill, voice of the Joker in Batman: The Animated Series and Arkham Asylum video game, creator of the Dark Horse comic, The Black Pearl, and Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars trilogy "Mike Uslan went 'firmly in the direction of his dreams, ' as Henry David Thoreau suggested, and on the journey helped redefine popular culture and confer respectability on a maligned art form. Mike's is a great American success story and The Boy Who Loved Batman is a terrific read." -Dennis O'Neil, comic book writer and editor of many works, including Green Lantern, Batman, and The Shadow "Michael Uslan writes exciting superhero stories, produces blockbuster superhero films, curates historic superhero exhibitions. Readers of this fascinating insider's look at how comics and movies are made will discover the biggest secret known to all of us in the business: Michael Uslan is a superhero!" -Jerry Robinson, co-creator of the Joker and Robin the Boy Wonder "Michael Uslan brought comic books to academia in the 1970s with class (figuratively and literally) and he brought Batman to Hollywood a decade later with the same sort of integrity. I've been reading or watching his work since my youth and the intellect always shined through - now with his memoir I also see the emotional backbeat of his hero's journey." -Geoff Boucher, Los Angeles Times "Who in the world is lucky enough to have a "grand dream," then to enter it, embrace it, and have it become part of their life? Michael Uslan is just such a blessed person. His name and persona is forever linked to the Batman. Isn't that the coolest damn thing you ever heard?" -Neal Adams, Creator's Advocate and artist and writer of Batman, X-Men, Crazyman, and Blood "This story is such an inspiration for anyone looking to make his or her passion into a lifetime career. Michael reached his goal of restoring the integrity of Batman because he never gave up!" -Malin Akerman, Silk Spectre II in the film Watchmen "The fact that Mike Uslan has developed his love for comic books into a full-blown (and very successful) career is nothing short of amazing. It's a wonderful world." -Joe Kubert, comic book artist of Sgt. Rock, Hawkman, Tarzan, Tor, and Flash "Don't miss this spellbinding tale of one man who saw what Batman was-and realized what he could become. See how Michael Uslan took a comic book hero and, through the magic of motion pictures, helped transform him into a world-wide icon!" -Stan Lee, Chairman Emeritus of Marvel Comics and Chairman of Pow! Entertainment, co-creator of Spider-Man, X-Men, Iron Man, and The Hulk DOWN AND OUT CHIC "Great read. Pick it up when it comes out." "Mike Uslan went 'firmly in the direction of his dreams, ' as Henry David Thoreau suggested, and on the journey helped redefine popular culture and confer respectability on a maligned art form. Mike's is a great American success story and The Boy Who Loved Batman is a terrific read." -Dennis O'Neil, comic book writer and editor of many works, including Green Lantern, Batman, and The Shadow "The fact that Mike Uslan has developed his love for comic books into a full-blown (and very successful) career is nothing short of amazing. It's a wonderful world. -Joe Kubert, comic book artist of Sgt. Rock, Hawkman, Tarzan, Tor, and Flash NEAL ADAMS, CREATOR'S ADVOCATE AND ARTIST AND WRITER OF BATMAN "Who in the world is lucky enough to have a grand dream, then to enter it, embrace it, and have it become part of their life? Michael Uslan is just such a blessed person. His name and persona is forever linked to the Batman. Isn't that the coolest damn thing you ever heard?" "Michael Uslan writes exciting superhero stories, produces blockbuster superhero films, curates historic superhero exhibitions Readers of this fascinating insider's look at how comics and movies are made will discover the biggest secret known to all of us in the business: Michael Uslan is a superhero!" -Jerry Robinson, co-creator of the Joker and Robin the Boy Wonder \"The fact that Mike Uslan has developed his love for comic books into a full-blown (and very successful) career is nothing short of amazing. It's a wonderful world. -Joe Kubert, comic book artist of Sgt. Rock, Hawkman, Tarzan, Tor, and Flash An inspirational tale of how one individual, armed only with a lifelong desire of restoring dignity to his beloved Batman, can prevail against all odds and emerge triumphant, forever altering the pop-culture landscape in the process. Informative, warmly witty and deeply human, it should be required reading, not just for comic book and movie fans like me, but for anyone looking for a concrete plan to make their own dreams come true! -Mark Hamill, voice of the Joker in Batman: The Animated Series and Arkham Asylum video game, creator of the Dark Horse comic, The Black Pearl, and Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars trilogy DOWN AND OUT CHIC \"Great read. Pick it up when it comes out.\" \"Mike Uslan went 'firmly in the direction of his dreams, ' as Henry David Thoreau suggested, and on the journey helped redefine popular culture and confer respectability on a maligned art form. Mike's is a great American success story and The Boy Who Loved Batman is a terrific read." -Dennis O'Neil, comic book writer and editor of many works, including Green Lantern, Batman, and The Shadow Michael Uslan brought comic books to academia in the 1970s with class (figuratively and literally) and he brought Batman to Hollywood a decade later with the same sort of integrity. I've been reading or watching his work since my youth and the intellect always shined through - now with his memoir I also see the emotional backbeat of his hero's journey. -Geoff Boucher, Los Angeles Times This story is such an inspiration for anyone looking to make his or her passion into a lifetime career. Michael reached his goal of restoring the integrity of Batman because he never gave up!" -Malin Akerman, Silk Spectre II in the film Watchmen \"Michael Uslan writes exciting superhero stories, produces blockbuster superhero films, curates historic superhero exhibitions Readers of this fascinating insider's look at how comics and movies are made will discover the biggest secret known to all of us in the business: Michael Uslan is a superhero!" -Jerry Robinson, co-creator of the Joker and Robin the Boy Wonder \"Don't miss this spellbinding tale of one man who saw what Batman was-and realized what he could become. See how Michael Uslan took a comic book hero and, through the magic of motion pictures, helped transform him into a world-wide icon!" -Stan Lee, Chairman Emeritus of Marvel Comics and Chairman of Pow! Entertainment, co-creator of Spider-Man, X-Men, Iron Man, and The Hulk NEAL ADAMS, CREATOR\'S ADVOCATE AND ARTIST AND WRITER OF BATMAN \"Who in the world is lucky enough to have a grand dream, then to enter it, embrace it, and have it become part of their life? Michael Uslan is just such a blessed person. His name and persona is forever linked to the Batman. Isn t that the coolest damn thing you ever heard?\"