From the acclaimed Eisner Award-nominated creator of Two Generals and Northwest Passage comes a gorgeous and spare illustrated exploration of the rapid rise and tragic fall of 1920s legendary jazz soloist Leon "Bix" Beiderbecke.

Told in stunning illustrations, Bix is a near-wordless graphic exploration highlighting the career of Leon Bix Beiderbecke, one of the most innovative jazz soloists of the 1920s next to the legendary Louis Armstrong. While composing and recording some of the landmark music in the early history of genre, Bix struggled with personal demons, facing the disapproval of his conservative parents and an increasing dependence on alcohol. Presented in predominantly silent panels to reflect his rebellious outsider quality and inability to communicate in anything other than his own musical terms, Bix tells the story of a music star's rapid rise and tragic fall--a metaphor for the glories and risks inherent in the creative life.

Author: Scott Chantler
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Gallery 13
Published: 04/28/2020
Pages: 256
Weight: 1.75lbs
Size: 7.30h x 9.40w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9781501190780


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal Prepub Alert 11/01/2019 pg. 65
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2020
Publishers Weekly 03/09/2020
Booklist 03/15/2020 pg. 46
School Library Journal 03/06/2020 pg. 1
Library Journal 04/24/2020 pg. 1

About the Author
Chantler, Scott: - Scott Chantler is the acclaimed creator of the graphic novels Two Generals, Northwest Passage, and the Three Thieves series, which won a Joe Shuster Award. He has also been nominated for five Eisner Awards, two Harvey Awards, and a Doug Wright Award. Find out more at ScottChantler.com.