Book and Movie Reports by Ed

Book report: The Escapists, written by Brian K. Vaughan, various artists, characters created by Michael Chabon Why does “escapism” have such a negative connotation? So much of life is built around escaping. What else are movies, theater, music, sports, TV, books, and margaritas about? We are blessed with brains that enable us not only to deal with reality, but also pretend that it doesn’t exist. Who doesn’t enjoy a good story of escape? So, why does escapism get such a bad rap? How can I explain The Escapists? A few years ago, Michael Chabon wrote a great novel, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay. That was about two Jewish young men, Kavalier and Clay, who write a comic book about their original character, The Escapist, who helps people get out of dangerous situations. This current graphic novel, The Escapists, takes place in the world of Kavalier and Clay. Max, another Jewish young man discovers his deceased father’s collection of Escapist memorabilia. The young man beg