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Topp: Promoter Gary Topp Brought Us the World

AUTHOR Collier, David
PUBLISHER Conundrum Press (05/26/2020)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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As with all of Collier's work, his latest graphic novel is a combination of memoir and biography. This time, he explores his involvement in the cultural landscape of Toronto in the 1970s and 80s, specifically focusing on the life of Gary Topp, a concert promoter and founder of the pioneering Canadian repertory cinema.

Topp emerged from an immigrant background, abandoned the family textile business, and became an influential figure in the lives of an entire community. He was also Collier's first boss and mentor. Though outspoken and opinionated, Gary Topp inspired love and devotion, not only in those who worked for him, but also in the acts he booked--including the Ramones, The Police, and the Dixie Chicks.

This graphic novel looks at a rapidly disappearing past and uses Topp's ability to see beyond the mainstream for a look at where our culture is heading.

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ISBN-13: 9781772620320
ISBN-10: 1772620327
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 140
Carton Quantity: 32
Product Dimensions: 7.00 x 0.50 x 9.90 inches
Weight: 0.90 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Price on Product
Country of Origin: US
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Comics & Graphic Novels | Nonfiction - Biography & Memoir
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As with all of Collier's work, his latest graphic novel is a combination of memoir and biography. This time, he explores his involvement in the cultural landscape of Toronto in the 1970s and 80s, specifically focusing on the life of Gary Topp, a concert promoter and founder of the pioneering Canadian repertory cinema.

Topp emerged from an immigrant background, abandoned the family textile business, and became an influential figure in the lives of an entire community. He was also Collier's first boss and mentor. Though outspoken and opinionated, Gary Topp inspired love and devotion, not only in those who worked for him, but also in the acts he booked--including the Ramones, The Police, and the Dixie Chicks.

This graphic novel looks at a rapidly disappearing past and uses Topp's ability to see beyond the mainstream for a look at where our culture is heading.

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