The Rolling Stones in Comics!

NBM Publishing is in the process of putting out a series of music star biography/ coffee table book/ comic strips. Some others feature the Beatles, Elvis and Billie Holliday. Of course, such a series would not be complete without a tribute to the World's Greatest Rock n Roll band: Ladies and Gentlemen, The Rolling Stones! Chapters alternate between biographical stories and comic art by a variety of artists in a variety of styles, perhaps fitting because along with lunch boxes and T-shirts all kinds of rock paraphernalia were put out back in the day. What was really interesting to me at least was how little of the Stones story I was familiar with though I know ever riff and every lyric. To be honest, it's only a taste of the Stones and, if you are looking for a more in depth treatment of either their catalog or their biographies, there are plenty of other sources. But, the bottom line is that this book is just plain fun to thumb through (even though I'm thumbing digital pages).

Interesting mix of short texts and great comics.
I love the Rolling Stones and really appreciated this book.
Recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC

February 16, 2019
WORDS ABOUT THE ROLLING STONES IN COMICS BY CEKA


Arranged by prose-like chapters with real-life images, then followed by comic books frame with text like captions, The Rolling Stones in Comics is an active and engaging read. It probably helps that I've been a Stones listener for many years (in fact, I spend most Saturday mornings enjoying their music).

The narrative jumps back and forth in time, and the art works well. Bright streets, grainy creative processses, and dialogue among the group members take shape in visual and written form. A recommended graphic novel experiences for fans of the music, as well as fans of the medium.

An entertaining mix of a graphic novel, real photos, and short texts about one of rock and rolls iconic bands. Photographs and text describe pieces of The Stones history and are followed up with a graphic reenactment of the prose -- like Kieth and Mick meeting for the first time or how Keith Richards tunes his five-string guitar and why it sounds so unique. This book is by no means a detailed history of the band but hits many of the high (or low) points like the Redlands Affair and Altamont. A fun project for fans of the group that has been rocking since 1962.

I had a lot of fun reading The Rolling Stones in Comics. I learned a lot of things about this band, like how they came together and the struggles they faced along the way. It told me of old members leaving and new ones coming in. You also learn how the band grew from these experiences into something more than just a band. As you read this graphic novel you hear some of their greatest moments and times when things couldn’t have been worse for them. If you are a Rolling stones fan then you will want to check this graphic novel out.

I love comics and the Rolling Stones (sorry Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) so I had to read the Rolling Stones in Comics!

It tells the Rolling Stones story from its humble beginnings as a R&B cover band through its last tour. It details the issues between the band members, the drugs, the deaths, the music, and the groupies. The books states that Bill Wyman was the first person to coin the term groupies. The books is full of interesting tidbits like that.

The artwork is bright and clear. The book has an innovative solution to the usual problem of trying to stuff too much information in comic book speech balloons. It has a prose introduction to each chapter. Most are about three pages long and also contain pictures of the Stones at the time period referenced in the chapter. It worked for me.

Overall, the Rolling Stones in Comics! Is highly recommended for Stones fans and others who want to revisit the turbulent 1960s and 70s. 4 stars!

Thanks to NBM Publishing and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review.

Quick easy read, giving an overview of the Rolling Stones and their history.

Alternating chapters of comic strip and story narrative which both equally enjoyable. This book is more for the person who has a casual interest, rather than the committed fan who would already know everything in the book. Never the less I think that anyone with the slightest interest in music would enjoy his book.