Quality Jollity: Since 1987, Hardcover/Kyle John Baker

Description For three decades, Kyle Baker's Quality Jollity has been synonymous with the finest in illustrated entertainment. In 1987, he created the groundbreaking and enduring graphic novel THE COWBOY WALLY SHOW, and has done literally hundreds of cartoons since then. The breathtaking genius of his books and animation have enraptured generations of fans worldwide, and garnered him 8 Eisner Awards, 7 Harveys, 5 Glyphs, and a couple of British Awards he can't remember. In addition to such classics as WHY I HATE SATURN and NAT TURNER, the legendary cartoonist is known for his work on DEADPOOL, PHINEAS & FERB, TRANSFORMERS, SPIDER-MAN, X-MEN, CAPTAIN AMERICA, LOONEY TUNES, and countless other TV shows, films and books. This retrospective revisits some highlights of that three decade career. We now proudly bestow upon humanity his latest contribution to both fine art and popular culture, this curated selection of over 300 of the award-winning illustrator's most compelling images from the last 30 years of his career. "Kyle's artwork spoils the reader with accessibility and fun - while his writing challenges, teases, and tickles their intellect. He is without debate the best in the graphic novel business. The absolute best." Aaron McGruder, cartoonist, THE BOONDOCKS Kyle Baker's got verve, talent and guts. Plus a nasty wit. Delicious work." Frank Miller, cartoonist, THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, 300 "Cartoonist Kyle Baker is just as adept whether he's inking an exquisitely detailed graphic novel about the Biblical King David or a viciously base, one-panel hatchet job on President Dubya." THE BOSTON PHOENIX "Hot comic-book artist" ROLLING STONE ..".One of the century's greatest comic illustrators." ESPN "One of the best cartoonists in the world, right here." Colleen Doran, cartoonist, AMAZING FANTASTIC INCREDIBLE STAN LEE