Hedy Lamarr: An Incredible Life

William Roy, Sylvain Dorange (Illustrator)

$20.95

Publication Date: November 6th, 2018

Publisher:

Life Drawn

ISBN:

9781594656194

Pages:

176

Description

Hollywood icon by day, unsung science genius by night.

From her native Austria to the limelight of Hollywood, Hedy Lamarr was constantly bombarded with societal limitations and personal obstacles—including her own beauty. Only through courage, ambition, and intellect would she rise to become both a cultural icon and an unparalleled inventor whose creations would alter the course of history. Creators William Roy and Sylvain Dorange use the graphic novel medium to recount the biography of a genius inventor who happened to be “The Most Beautiful Woman in the World”.

About the Author

William Roy, a passionate, self-taught artist, began his creative career as an editor and a director of documentaries. In 2014, he published his first graphic novel, De Père en FIV (La Boîte à Bulles), an autobiographical account of his experiences with IVF. He then followed up with Hedy Lamarr: An Incredible Life, illustrated by Sylvain Dorange, a project he had been inspired to write for a very long time. William Roy currently resides in Paris.

Praise for Hedy Lamarr: An Incredible Life

"“Of all the complex lives movie stars have lived, arguably none have been more complex, contradictory and fascinating than that of Hedy Lamarr...Hedy Lamarr: An Incredible Life, tells the actor’s story anew, and in the process, brings her astonishing accomplishments to life once again…. [as] a fast-paced, fun biography.”" - THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER "***Featured on Forbes Best Graphic Novels of 2018***" - Forbes "“A fascinating tale ... Thoroughly recommended.”" - TRIPWIRE ""...the gorgeous comic from Humanoids is a celebration of the life and work of Lamarr."" - NERDIST