An Unlikely Prophet: A Metaphysical Memoir by the Legendary Writer of Superman and Batman

by Alvin Schwartz

Book Overview

A mysterious visitor seeks out the writer of Superman & Batman comics with a soulful plea & great need. The author resists at first but, intrigued, becomes deeply entwined in unexpected &... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1594771081
• ISBN13: 9781594771088
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Destiny Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

One of my favorite books

I read about 75-100 books a year, and first read this one about ten years ago. If making a list of my top five favorite books this one would be on it. Schwartz talks about Tibetan mysticism, the nature of reality (and many related subjects), and comic books in a fun and interesting narrative. Great book!

Everything a story should be

A simply beautifully told spiritual adventure.

A fantastic fantasy -- or is it??

Over the years I stumbled across the fact that Alvin Schwartz wrote Superman during the strip's best time. But upon reading An Unlikely Prophet I was mystified by his translation of the Superman myth to a (almost?) real life situation. Schwartz is a master at dangling the real and the imaginary before us. Did all this really happen or is it a fiendishly clever work of fiction? Where did the lines cross? If, indeed, they crossed at all. Unlikely Prophet is the quintessential 'can't-put-down' book. It is a highly entertaining and, if you choose to believe the Tibetan mysticism, a very educational read. It will improve your geography, sociology, psychology and vocabulary. And it should raise Alvin Schwartz higher in the ranks of superior writers.

Impressive and Strange

The book starts out grounded in reality, and then slowly becomes less grounded until it starts to fly. An enjoyable story and a fascinating belief structure fill the pages. Try it.

This author prisms unique universal insight.

As the world becomes a global village, it is a pleasure to read materials such as this one that touch upon eastern, western and multi-dimensional thought.