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carroq's review
2.0
I must need to read more Warren Ellis books. I wasn't very interested in the early portions of this book in which the interviewers ask him about his life and how he got into comics. Maybe if I was more familiar with his works it would have been better for me, but I doubt it.
The highlight of the interview is when they discuss the comics industry in general and the writers and artists Warren has worked with or influenced. The description sounded great and the interviewers cover the topics mentioned pretty well. I just didn't find myself caring about his answers.
There is a lot of repetition in the questions and answers as well. Since this was pared down for a documentary, I think it would be better to skip the book and watch the film. I recommend the book for anyone still interested in delving deeper afterwards.
The highlight of the interview is when they discuss the comics industry in general and the writers and artists Warren has worked with or influenced. The description sounded great and the interviewers cover the topics mentioned pretty well. I just didn't find myself caring about his answers.
There is a lot of repetition in the questions and answers as well. Since this was pared down for a documentary, I think it would be better to skip the book and watch the film. I recommend the book for anyone still interested in delving deeper afterwards.
squidbag's review
3.0
The 2011 documentary about Warren Ellis was culled from hours of interviews, as is typical. This book contains much of what was not used and is a must for any Ellisonian. That said, while it is deep and fascinating & funny, it's also repetitive and not a lot is new if you've been paying attention. Still, questions asked and answered, and a great book overall.
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