FYI,

For those of you working with older teens and adults on this summer’s reading program, I’m forwarding information I received from an author. Please note that I’m sharing it with you

for informational purposes only on behalf of the State Library, and not endorsing the book.

Here’s what the author sent to me:

My name is Mark Edlitz and I'm a writer.  I've written about pop culture for a number of publications including The Huffington Post and Los Angeles Times Hero Complex.  I've also worked as a writer/producer for National Geographic's Brain Games.
 

How to Be a Superhero, my book about superheroes and the actors who play them, just launched.  David Mamet wrote the foreword.

I was wondering if you would consider ordering the book for your library.

My aunt (who volunteers at a library) told me that many libraries are doing a summer reading program based on "heroes."  She thought my book would be relevant to all your patrons and that it fits all the inter-related themes -- Every Hero Has a Story, Unmask! and Escape the Ordinary.  Even if you're not doing this particular program I think the book might be of interest.

The pre-pub press for How to Be a Superhero has been excellent:

"This superpowered collection of more than 40 original in-depth interviews explores the role of superheroes in pop culture.... In his impressive  debut, Edlitz interviews actors who have played parts in shaping modern America's quintessential mythologies: the superhero universe....  [The author's] lengthy introductions to each interview are packed with enough background info and trivia to please even hard-core fanboys.... Edlitz's insightful questions also explore weightier topics such as religion, mythology, race, and the nature of heroism.... [An] all-out victory."

 -- Kirkus

"Edlitz probes to the heart of the matter with these performers, getting their take on the philosophy of their particular superhero...With a full slate of interviews, Edlitz charts the influence of the culture of the times on the portrayals of superheroes, as well as the evolution of women’s roles."
-- Foreword Reviews

"How to be a Superhero makes for great reading, Edlitz's questioning smart and insightful. His subjects play along well, giving considered and equally insightful answers. A cracking read full of great personalities and personality."
-- Starburst Magazine

"As complete a source as one might hope to find."

-- ComicMix

How to Be a Superhero is available through Ingram and Amazon.

This is my first book and it's being published by an independent publisher.  So, we could really use your support!

I can be reached via ...@gmail.com" target="_blank">Mark...@gmail.com.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes,
Mark

Best,

Sharon Rawlins, MLS

Youth Services Specialist for Lifelong Learning

NJ State Library

185 West State St.

P.O. Box 520

Trenton, NJ 08625-0520

...@njstatelib.org">sraw...@njstatelib.org

609-278-2640 ext. 116 - phone

609-278-2650 - fax

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