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Dark Horse publishing Dave Gibbons’ ‘Confabulation: An Anecdotal Autobiography’

Dave Gibbons’ ‘Confabulation: An Anecdotal Autobiography’ is out October 25th.

Dark Horse Comics has announced an autobiography by Dave Gibbons set for release on October 25th. The book covers Gibbons work from his time in advertising to his illustrious career in comics.

So what’s Confabulation: An Anecdotal Autobiography about?

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Presented alphabetically, with informally written anecdotes that can be read from cover-to-cover or simply dipped into, Gibbons reveals unseen comics’ pitches, life as the first Comics Laureate, adventures in advertising and album cover design, and his journey from fanzine artist to infiltrating DC Comics in the 1970s. This book covers everything from his work on Doctor Who and meeting Tom Baker to his induction into the Eisner Hall of Fame. Gibbons also discusses, for the first time anywhere, the end of his relationship with fellow Watchmen co-creator Alan Moore. Packed with over 300 iconic, rarely seen, and unpublished art pieces and photographs, Confabulation: An Anecdotal Autobiography not only entertains, but peels back the layers of a fascinating career in comics.

Retailing for $39.99, fans can preorder the book at major book stores today.

Confabulation: An Anecdotal Autobiography Dave Gibbons

For more on this news read the official press release below.

MILWAUKIE, Ore., (March 2, 2022)—Dark Horse Books is proud to present Dave Gibbons’ Confabulation: An Anecdotal Autobiography! This comprehensive, in-depth, and personal journey through the eyes of one of the world’s most famous comics creators spans his earliest years copying Superman and Batman comics as a kid, to co-creating the bestselling graphic novel of all-time, Watchmen, and beyond.      

Presented alphabetically, with informally written anecdotes that can be read from cover-to-cover or simply dipped into, Gibbons reveals unseen comics’ pitches, life as the first Comics Laureate, adventures in advertising and album cover design, and his journey from fanzine artist to infiltrating DC Comics in the 1970s. This book covers everything from his work on Doctor Who and meeting Tom Baker to his induction into the Eisner Hall of Fame. Gibbons also discusses, for the first time anywhere, the end of his relationship with fellow Watchmen co-creator Alan Moore. Packed with over 300 iconic, rarely seen, and unpublished art pieces and photographs, Confabulation: An Anecdotal Autobiography not only entertains, but peels back the layers of a fascinating career in comics.

Confabulation: An Anecdotal Autobiography hardcover will be available everywhere books are sold October 25, 2022. It is available for pre-order on AmazonBarnes & Noble, and at your local comic shop and bookstoreConfabulation: An Anecdotal Autobiography will retail for $39.99 in the US, £29.99 in the UK, and $49.99 in Canada.

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