Lots of black and white photos and fun behindthescenes stories from the cast and crew. It stars an uncredited kirk alyn billed only by his character. The same cast was very quickly taken on for a television series, the adventures of superman, sponsored by kelloggs cereal, which began airing late in 1952. Serial to cereal is a trip through ones youth, im sure youll enjoy. Superman is a 15part blackandwhite columbia film serial based on superman. With george reeves, noel neill, john hamilton, bill kennedy. Oversize paperback by gary grossman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sterankos history of comics and all in color for a dime were about it. Supermen of america and superman from serial to cereal. It stars an uncredited kirk alyn billed only by his character name, superman. I was thinking about the new superman bio book, superman. Softcover book multiple pages, 8 x available at sunday internet.
It was originally screened at movie matinees and after the first three scenesetting chapters. Dawn of justice isnt just hitting the box office soon, its also hitting the cereal box in a new way back in january, our new batman and superman cereals started flying onto store shelves across the u. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Consumer products to bring the iconic dc comics characters back to a cereal box. You can see from just the popularity of the comic books, the serials, and the tv shows, that superman has always had a huge impact. Superman is a 1948 15part blackandwhite columbia pictures film serial based on the comic book character superman. Hopefully, not before placing my mint copy of gary grossmans book, superman.
If you use the add to want list tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available. Back in january, our new batman and superman cereals started flying onto store shelves across the u. The book chronicled the history of superman on the screen, from the movie serials of the 1940s to the tv series of the 1950s. The adventures of superman is a longrunning radio serial that originally aired from 1940 to 1951 featuring the dc comics character superman the serial came to radio as a syndicated show on new york citys wor on february 12, 1940. Serial to cereal, that said george became irritated having to entertain the kids of a neighbor of one of the directors. Gary grossman audio books, best sellers, author bio. Here is the book superman serial to cereal with a personalized note and signed by the author gary grossman. His life is discussed in detail in two books, superman. Serial to cereal and many places it is written that helen had a boxer give george a good beating to discourage her son to not pursue boxing.
Superman serial to cereal is the definitive book on the classic 1950s tv series, the adventures of superman. Serial to cereal, but i understand that with it, grossman has made an important contribution to the superman fan community. Serial to cereal big apple film series grossman, gary h on. Gary grossman is author of old earth, a new critically acclaimed geological thriller and three bestselling political thrillers executive actions, executive treason and his latest sequel, executive command diversion books, nyc and two acclaimed nonfiction books covering pop culture and television history superman. On mutual, it was broadcast from august 31, 1942, to february 4, 1949, as a 15minute serial, running three or, usually, five times a week. First published in 1976, it continues to be the go to source of anecdotes, photographs, and background on the making of the adventures of superman. Dawn of justice isnt just hitting the box office soon, its also hitting the cereal box in a new way. It is notable as the first liveaction appearance of superman on film. A tough pill to swallow, but nonetheless, its been told over and over. Serial to cereal is now available, signed by me on amazon. George reeves adventures of superman companion book. I guess the project dates all the way back to 1976 with the publication of serial to cereal by gary grossman.
Serial to cereal underneath my shirt to deflect the bullets off my chest. Serial to cereal paperback august 1, 1977 by gary h. Author gary grossman provides the definitive account of the great adventures of superman television show starring george reeves. Place of publication new york date published 1976 keywords tv series movie serials comic books superheroes fantasy early television. Superman serial to cereal paperback book gary grossman 19777. Superman, serial to cereal by gary grossman popular library, 1976. In his book, author gary grossman gives a detailed description of superman from the kirk alyn serials through the tv adventures of superman. The man of steel fights crime with help from his friends at the daily planet. Adventures of superman is an american television series based on comic book characters and concepts that jerry siegel and joe shuster created in 1938. Request your personalized copy today, or get one as a gift for that special person on your shopping list. Dc comics fly into cereal boxes a taste of general mills. Book in new condition superman serial to cereal signed by author gary grossman april 1976 8 x 11 trade paper. Like batman 1943, it is notable as the first liveaction appearance of superman on film, and for the. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Superman serial to cereal books about comic book history are common now but throughout the 1960s and early 1970s they were rare. The superman character described on this page was created by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster, high school students living in cleveland, ohio, in 1933. Author grossman, gary h formatbinding paperback book condition used edition 1st edition binding paperback publisher popular library. Superman is placed in a device, a lever is pulled, and the man of steel vanishes into the empty doom which bears a similarity to the phantom zone of the comic books. Serial to cereal 1976 by gary grossman, and hollywood kryptonite 1996 by sam kashner and nancy schoenberger. The highflying history of americas most enduring hero. The serial came to radio as a syndicated show on new york citys wor on february 12, 1940. The book is filled with fascinating photos, vivid memories from those who participated in the television series, a good. Inspired by gary grossmans outstanding benchmark book, superman. While being aired on mutual it was a 15 minute show but was increased to a half hour aftering moving to abc.
Was superman star george reeves a suicide or murder. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Sarecky and directed by lee sholem, it stars george reeves as superman and phyllis coates as lois lane. Thank you for visiting the official web site for the george reeves adventures of superman companion book.
Superman serial to cereal book signed by the author gary. The adventures of superman is a longrunning radio serial that originally aired from 1940 to 1951 featuring the dc comics character superman. This is a fascinating look at the character before fandom. Dawn of justice movie, general mills has teamed up with warner bros. Rust belt revival online auctions superman serial to. Serial to cereal, popular library, 1977 isbn 0445040548 henderson, jan alan, speeding bullet, m. Mentioned in passing was an unproduced script called superman and the secret. Superman serial to cereal book george reeves 1st edition signed by gary grossman. George reeves had a reasonably successful film career including a small part in gone with the wind when he took the role of superman in superman and the mole men, a feature film. First published in 1976, it continues to be the goto source of anecdotes, photographs, and background on the making of the adventures of superman. Superman comes to earth superman 1948 is a 15part blackandwhite columbia film serial based on the comic book character superman. May 17, 2011 superman comes to earth superman 1948 is a 15part blackandwhite columbia film serial based on the comic book character superman. Superman is a fictional superhero who appears in comic books published by dc comics, and is considered an american cultural icon.
Once again, general mills and dc comics have teamed up to bring comic books to the. The show was the first television series to feature superman and began filming in 1951 in california on rkopathe stages and the rko forty acres back lot. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. That book was a treasure trove of new information about the adventures of superman and george reeves. You know there was an incident in gary grossmans book, superman. Superman, serial to cereal by gary grossman popular library. May 15, 1976 it was hard to find this out of print book from the 70s, before any of the christopher reeve films were made. It is the first feature film based on any dc comics character. Superman and the mole men is an independently made 1951 american blackandwhite superhero film released by lippert pictures produced by barney a.
Superman 1948 is a 15part blackandwhite columbia film serial based on the comic book character superman. Grossmans two previous acclaimed nonfiction books, superman. Serial to cereal was written by gary grossman, and published by popular library in august 1977. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. However, you have to understand this guy had to get into a suit that had about 20 pounds of foam rubber padding and it took a half hour to put on. Heres the superman 55 comic that dc needs to publish. It was hard to find this out of print book from the 70s, before any of the christopher reeve films were made. Grossman is also a playwright and author of two celebrated ebook political thrillers, executive actions and executive treason diversion booksny. Serial to cereal big apple film series by gary h grossman isbn.
The boys cannot go to sleep without their soopy radio. Batman and superman make a cereal comeback a taste of. Now that the fleischer cartoons, the kirk alyn serials and the george reeves series are all available on dvd, this book takes on a second life as a fun. Autographed superman serial to cereal book boardwalk vintage. Candy meyers, one of the many aspects taken from the radio shows, makes his only appearance in the adventures of superman television series.
Superman serial to cereal book george reeves 1st edition signed. Most of chapter 7 is a repeat of the origin story from chapter 1 of columbias first superman serial, and this serial also finds a way to work in stock footage from ken. Jul 10, 2012 superman serial to cereal books about comic book history are common now but throughout the 1960s and early 1970s they were rare. His best remembered role was that of superman in the 1950s television series of the same name. Executive command is not just a great book, its a riveting experience. Serial to cereal was published in 1976 by popular library in new york.