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Art by Will Eisner. Photo: Abrams Books Graphic novels — that is, long-form narratives done in the style of comic books — have rocked the literary world in recent decades. Works like Maus , Persepolis , and Fun Home have garnered Pulitzers, given birth to film and theater adaptations, topped best-seller lists, and elevated comics art from a disdained medium into an acclaimed one. But who, exactly, invented the graphic novel? Debates over its origins have raged ever since the term graphic novel first came into vogue in the late 1970s. But new research is bringing us closer to an answer. The origin of the graphic novel is a bit of a detective story, and a principal suspect is the man profiled in the upcoming book Will Eisner: Champion of the Graphic Novel , written by longtime comics writer, editor, historian, and former president of DC Comics Paul Levitz. Eisner, who died in 2005 at the age of 87, was nothing short of a titan in the world of comics. He was a … [Read more...] about Will Eisner and the Secret History of the Graphic Novel

February 24, 2021 - 16:27 GMT Bridie Wilkins Kylie Minogue house: see where the pop star lives at One Hyde Park in London, including the most beautiful spa-like bathroom. Kylie Minogue lives in a penthouse in the world's most expensive apartment building, One Hyde Park in London. Her particular residence is believed to be worth £18million, or $25million, and previous photos shared by the star on Instagram have given fans a look at her dreamy bathroom. SEE: Kylie Minogue lives in the world's most expensive apartment block - see inside Kylie Minogue's bathroom Back in December, Kylie posed in the space after finishing a home photoshoot. She wrote: "Another. Photo. Shoot. DONE!!" MORE: 10 most incredible celebrity homes seen during the coronavirus pandemic revealed The room is designed with cream marble walls and flooring, and a ridged glass shower door and screens, with gold metallic handles and fittings. … [Read more...] about Kylie Minogue’s bathroom at £18million home is heaven on earth

March 03, 2021 - 10:14 GMT Rachel Avery Rebel Wilson house: Pitch Perfect star rebel lives in Hollywood, and her beautiful home was the ideal location for birthday celebrations. As Rebel Wilson celebrated her 41st birthday she was showered with gifts and flowers from her celebrity pals, and the actress took to Instagram to film how her $3million property was filled with fabulous birthday treats. SEE: Rebel Wilson rings in her birthday with stunning new look The Pitch Perfect star lives high in the Hollywood Hills, and it's not often we get to see inside its walls, but her latest video was pretty much a tour of her luxury abode. Her gorgeous kitchen was filled with bouquets of flowers, and Rebel confessed to the camera: "There's so many it's hard to count." The blooms were displayed on the star's giant marble-clad kitchen island, and the room also has a huge oven, pristine window shutters and chic white cupboards. … [Read more...] about Rebel Wilson films tour of vast $3million home during birthday celebrations

Photo: Starz Are we having fun yet? Starz today announced that a limited, six-part revival of the cult hit Party Down is in development. Executive producers Rob Thomas, Paul Rudd, John Enbom, and Dan Etheridge are slapping on their pink bow ties once again to follow the show’s Los Angeles catering team of wannabe actors with (hopefully) the original cast as well. “At the end of 2019, the Party Down cast and producers were all reunited at a retrospective for the show hosted by Vulture ,” said Thomas (thanks for the shout-out!). “We had such a good time that we wanted to find a way to get the team back together again. The cast is so busy these days that finding a window where we can do it may require trigonometry, but we’re determined to make it happen.” We’re excited to see Jane Lynch and Adam Scott smoke pot once again but this time in a post– Glee and Parks and Rec world. What could go wrong? … [Read more...] about ‘Party Down’ to Party Once Again