The Alchemy of Art: David Mack (2007)
An intimate look at the visionary writer and artist of Kabuki and Daredevil
Жанр : документальный
Время выполнения : 1Ч 47М
Директор : Greg Jurls
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This is an in-depth look at the writer and artist David Mack, who Entertainment Weekly designates "One of the true geniuses of the medium."
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