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finfortess's review
5.0
This is a great book that discusses Uslan's personal history with comics, specifically Batman. I got to hear Michael Uslan speak at 2011 Comic con, and As soon as his book came out I grabbed it. He is the reason we have serious comic book movies today. Without him, we would be stuck with the campy Batman from the 60's. Michael Uslan practically invented Geek Cred, attending the first Comic Convention in New York, Teaching the first Comic Book Class, Writing the first book about Comics, and being the producer of Batman, Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.
Fun fact- the first person to ask Michael Uslan for his autograph, was Sami Remi.
A great quote:
On Making the gadgets were real in Batman Beings - "The final element that the audience had to believe in was all the technology and gadgetry. If the people sitting in the theaters didn't believe in it all, the picture might not work. So how did Christopher Nolan convince them it was real? In his genius, he hired Morgan Freeman to TELL everyone it was real! Well, if Morgan Freeman says it's real, it MUST be! Hell, I believed him! I believe anything Morgan freeman says."
If you are at all interested in comics, comic book movies, comic con, or Hollywood- read this book. If you are a recent graduate with no job lined up - Read this book. If you have a dream, and are not sure how to accomplish it- read this book. All in All.... Read this book.
Fun fact- the first person to ask Michael Uslan for his autograph, was Sami Remi.
A great quote:
On Making the gadgets were real in Batman Beings - "The final element that the audience had to believe in was all the technology and gadgetry. If the people sitting in the theaters didn't believe in it all, the picture might not work. So how did Christopher Nolan convince them it was real? In his genius, he hired Morgan Freeman to TELL everyone it was real! Well, if Morgan Freeman says it's real, it MUST be! Hell, I believed him! I believe anything Morgan freeman says."
If you are at all interested in comics, comic book movies, comic con, or Hollywood- read this book. If you are a recent graduate with no job lined up - Read this book. If you have a dream, and are not sure how to accomplish it- read this book. All in All.... Read this book.
lintkaurea's review
3.0
La vida de Michael Uslan, centrada en Batman. No sé si creerme todo lo que cuenta. Parece muy idealizado todo y con un fin. Lo veo tan peliculero que hasta parece irreal. Lo más divertido, las partes en las que habla de la revalorización de cómics.
andrewgraphics's review
4.0
Loose, conversational autobiography of the man who decided back in the 70s he wanted a dark, serious Batman brought to the screen, so bought the film rights and set out on his goal!
thisisjon's review against another edition
4.0
I won’t ever watch Batman (1989) the same way again. Knowing all that this one person gave and went through to make it a reality is amazing.
liebelulu's review against another edition
4.0
inspiring story about achieving your dreams, no matter how far-fetched they seem. reader beware: you will walk away wanting to watch a batman marathon! I do wish once the story got the creating the movies, it got into the details a little more, but that may have to be a whole 'nother book.
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