The Pink Panther, Moon River, and Peter Gunn…songs that defined a generation. Henry Mancini wrote some of the most hummed melodies of all time, winning him four Oscars and twenty Grammy Awards. Now for the first time, we are telling his fully authorized story in a graphic novel written by David Calcano, author of books for Rush, The Beach Boys, Tenacious D, Motörhead, Iron Maiden, and many more. Readers will feast their eyes on glorious art by the award-winning studio Fantoons.
Henry Mancini is one of the most successful and groundbreaking film composers of all-time. From the humble beginnings of his father’s flute lessons, to standing ovations at the prestigious Hollywood Bowl, this graphic novel by Fantoons beautifully illustrates every step in the journey of Henry Mancini’s pivotal and industry-shaping career.
Each page features vividly painted illustrations, with color that encapsulates each of the many emotions–high and low&