Friday, January 30th, 2009

Comic Book Teaches Genetics, Biology

Excerpt from 'The Stuff of Life' Excerpted from THE STUFF OF LIFE by Mark Schultz, illustrated by Zander Cannon and Kevin Cannon, published this month by Hill & Wang, a division of Farrar, Straus and Giroux, LLC. Text copyright © 2009 by Mark Schultz. Illustrations copyright © 2009 by Zander Cannon and Kevin Cannon. All rights reserved.

Pow! Bam! DNA!

In this segment, Ira talks with Mark Schultz, the author of a new genetic biology primer with a twist -- it's in the form of a graphic novel. Working with artists Zander Cannon and Kevin Cannon, Schultz takes on topics from adenines to zygotes, from cytokinesis to parthenogenesis. The book is called 'The Stuff of Life.' We'll find out more.

Guests

Mark Schultz
Comic Author/Illustrator - writes 'Prince Valiant' for King Features Syndicate
Author, 'The Stuff of Life'
Scarnton, PA

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Segment produced by:Charles Bergquist

Image: Excerpt from 'The Stuff of Life'
Excerpted from THE STUFF OF LIFE by Mark Schultz, illustrated by Zander Cannon and Kevin Cannon, published this month by Hill & Wang, a division of Farrar, Straus and Giroux, LLC. Text copyright © 2009 by Mark Schultz. Illustrations copyright © 2009 by Zander Cannon and Kevin Cannon. All rights reserved.