Chester Gould

Chester Gould
Author: Jean Gould O’Connell
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2007-03-01
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0786428252

In 1931, the Chicago Tribune introduced the public to an exciting new comic strip destined to become a classic: Dick Tracy. Tracy's creator, Chester Gould, would spend the next 46 years of his life developing the dynamic, crime-fighting character, and his work on the strip won him the Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year in both 1959 and 1977. A revolutionary in the comics industry, Gould invented both a genre and an icon. The personal story of this pioneer cartoonist is now presented in a biography written by Gould's only child. Beginning with his young life in a three-room house in Pawnee, Oklahoma, this book traces all the steps Gould took to eventually achieve remarkable distinction at the top of his field. The early pages relate his ancestors' part in the Oklahoma land rush, drawing on the unpublished memoir of his father, Gilbert Gould. Chester Gould's story is then augmented by his own personal commentary, taken directly from recorded conversations with his daughter. Throughout these conversations, Gould recollects the evolution of his career, from painting advertisements on barn roofs at age 17 to documenting the violent crime life of Chicago, from which he drew inspiration for his Dick Tracy strip. Discussion of his ambitions, disappointments, popular accomplishments, and family moments comprise a thorough account of Chester Gould's fascinating life. Appendices include commentary from his two grandchildren and a comprehensive list of his awards and distinctions, which included formal recognition from three American presidents.

Dick Tracy and American Culture

Dick Tracy and American Culture
Author: Garyn G. Roberts
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2003-08-28
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9780786416981

In October 1931, Dick Tracy made his debut on the pages of the Detroit Mirror. Since then America's most famous crime fighter has tangled with a variety of protagonists from locations as diverse as the inner city and outer space, all the time maintaining the moral high ground while reflecting American popular culture. Through extensive research and interviews with Chester Gould (the creator of "Dick Tracy"), his assistants, Dick Locher (the current artist), Max Allan Collins (who scripted the stories for more than 15 years) and many others associated with the strip, Dick Tracy as a cultural icon emerges. The strips use of both innovative and established police methods and the true-to-life portrayals of Tracy's family and fellow cops are detailed. The artists behind the strip are fully revealed and Dick Tracy paraphernalia and the 1990 movie Dick Tracy are discussed. Dick Tracy's appearances in other media--books, comics, radio, movie serials, "B" movies, television dramas, and animated cartoons--are fully covered.

Dick Tracy

Dick Tracy
Author: Max Allan Collins
Publisher:
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2004
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9780974166483

Acclaimed mystery author and comics writer Max Collins (Road to Perdition) took over scripting Chester Gould's iconic detective strip in 1978, and Dick Tracy would never be the same again. The second of several volumes collecting Collins's masterful yet controversial 15-year run, the art is supplied by Rick Fletcher.

Dick Tracy

Dick Tracy
Author: Bill Crouch
Publisher:
Total Pages: 256
Release: 1990
Genre: American wit and humor, Pictorial
ISBN: 9780859651912

Dick Tracy

Dick Tracy
Author: John Moore
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 1990
Genre: Comic books, strips, etc
ISBN: 9781853862045

Dick Tracy

Dick Tracy
Author: Chester Gould
Publisher: Fantagraphics Sunday Press Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-10-04
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9780983550433

Experience the adventures of the world's most famous comic strip detective just as they appeared when originally published.

Dick Tracy

Dick Tracy
Author: Chester Gould
Publisher:
Total Pages: 72
Release: 1986
Genre: Detective and mystery comic books, strips, etc
ISBN: 9780932629760

Dick Tracy

Dick Tracy
Author: Lee Allred
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019
Genre: Private investigators
ISBN: 9781684066803

Yellow trenchcoat? Check. Square jaw? Check. 2-Way Wrist Radio? Check! The All-American detective just made the biggest collar of his career, and it only cost him his job! But now the honest cop has packed his bags for "the city by the lake," and its criminals better watch out. It's bizarre villains, crooked cops, and gunfights galore! Reimagined for the 21st century through a retro lens, Dick Tracy: Dead or Alive is a lock to be the pop-art event of the year!

Dick Tracy

Dick Tracy
Author: Max Allan Collins
Publisher:
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2003
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9780974166421

Acclaimed mystery author and comics writer Max Allan Collins (Road to Perdition) took over scripting Chester Gould's iconic detective strip in 1978, and Dick Tracy would never be the same again. The first of several volumes collecting Collins's masterful yet controversial 15-year run, the art is supplied by Rick Fletcher and Pulitzer Prize-winner Dick Locher. Illustrated in b/w throughout.

Dick Tracy Meets His Match

Dick Tracy Meets His Match
Author: Max Allan Collins
Publisher: Bantam
Total Pages: 244
Release: 1992
Genre: Tracy, Dick (Fictitious character)
ISBN: 9780553288919

On the verge of marrying Tess Trueheart on national television, Dick Tracy is nearly killed by a sniper, and he must leave his bride at the altar to pursue the would-be cop killer. Original.