“Back in the early 1980’s when the Hernandez brothers (Jaime, Gilbert and Mario) launched their comic book series Love and Rockets with a self-published first issue, they could not possibly have known that their work would redefine alternative comics for a new generation . . . As a long-time reader of Love and Rockets, I was quite excited to stumble upon this beautifully designed book. Hignite uses a wealth of images as well as text to paint a vivid portrait of his subject. The pictures—from family photos to punk rock flyers to pages from Jaime’s sketchbooks—are a fascinating collection for any L & R enthusiast . . . If you are a fan of Jaime Hernandez, this book offers an excellent behind-the-scenes look at the life and work of a beloved artist. If you are interested in alternative comics and aren’t yet familiar with the works of Mr. Hernandez, I don’t know what you’re waiting for.”—Margaret, University Book Store, Seattle, excerpted from the stores The Shelf Life blog
Face Out
The Art of Jaime Hernandez: the Secrets of Life and Death by Todd Hignite, with an introduction by Alison Bechdel
June 16, 2011