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"God's Man" is a wordless novel by American artist Lynd Ward, first published in 1929 and composed entirely of 139 wood engravings. It is widely recognized as the first American novel told exclusively through sequential images, heavily influenced by the European expressionist movement and the earlier wordless works of Frans Masereel. The narrative serves as a cautionary tale about a painter who makes a Faustian bargain, and the book provided a foundational structural blueprint for the modern graphic novel format.
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What is Lynd Ward's book 'God's Man' about?
'God's Man' is a wordless novel that tells the story of a young artist who makes a Faustian bargain with a mysterious stranger. The dark narrative explores themes of fame, corruption, love, and ultimate tragedy.
How many wood engravings are featured in 'God's Man'?
The novel is composed entirely of 139 individual wood engravings by American artist Lynd Ward. These striking black-and-white sequential images drive the narrative without the use of any text.
When was Lynd Ward's 'God's Man' first published?
This groundbreaking work was first published in 1929, right on the eve of the Great Depression. It is widely recognized as the very first American novel told exclusively through sequential images.
What artistic influences inspired Lynd Ward to create 'God's Man'?
Ward's stark visual style in the book was heavily influenced by the European expressionist movement and German silent cinema. He drew particular inspiration from the wordless woodcut novels of Belgian artist Frans Masereel.
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