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July 23, 2014: New Book Examines Superman's Turbulent Past
Posted by Neil Cole
Publisher McNally Jackson is pleased to announce the publication of "Holding Kryptonite: Truth, Justice and America's First Superhero" which chronicles the early years of the rocky relationship between Superman co-creators, Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster and Detective Comics.
For the first time, the extraordinary true story of the Man of Steel's rise from a creative concept (sold for the infamous $130) to the 1947 lawsuit that nearly denied Siegel & Shuster of any future with their Man of Tomorrow is revealed.
In 1997, a young law firm assistant—Lauren Agostino—literally stumbled on a secret cache from Superman’s creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. These original documents, private correspondence, legal papers, and artwork expose the muted and maligned history of the relationships and dynamics of the early Superman family.
The origin of Superman and the downfall of its creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster is a dramatic saga that underscores one of America’s most popular cultural icons. For the first time, Agostino and writer A.L. Newberg reveal the extraordinary true story of the Man of Steel’s rise from a creative concept (sold for the infamous $130) to the 1947 lawsuit that nearly denied Siegel and Shuster of any future with their Man of Tomorrow.
Stripped away of the lies, myths and cover-ups this is a treasure trove for Superman fans and historians alike.
A first-run softcover version of "Holding Kryptonite" is currently available through McNallyJackson.com who have already needed to restock the copies on their shelves.
An ebook version is also available at Barnes&Noble.com (Nook), Amazon.com (Kindle), KoboBooks.com, and Google Books.
For more information, visit www.holdingkryptonite.com.
