Comics, Comix & Graphic Novels: A History Of Comic Art
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| Rating | : | 4.87 (955 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0714839930 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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The available books were either filled with glaring errors or far too limited in their scope. . The best thing about this book is that it begins with a strong foundation--that comics is a separate and unique artistic medium--and goes on to leave practically no stone unturned, from mainstream superheroes to underground work to Japanese manga to the new alternatives to the strong European tradition. There's even an entire chapter on comics by and aimed toward women, hopefully dispelling the myth that comics are just for boys. For many years, those interested in the history of the art of comics--from scholars to fans--had very few options. Along comes Roger Sabin and his near-definitive history
"Narrow Coverage But A Good Start" according to thirdtwin. A good start but not wide enough in scope even when it was originally published in this edition of 2001 and a lot has happened since then and a lot of interesting things have been published before and since that this doesn't cover. You'll want to supplement this with other books if the topic really interests you- such as the bibliography volumes by John Lent for example.. Peter A. Carbonaro said 5/5. An art form that is often dismissed as mere entertainment gets its due in this huge, entertaining and enlightening book. Comics, Comix & Graphic Novels is undoubtedly the most comprehensive study of the graphic qualities and cultural impact of comic art, tracing the history of the genre from early woodcuts to modern times. In addition to documenting the origins of established comics such as Tintin and Batman, the contributions and influence . "Essential reading" according to A Customer. This is a wonderful book. It's beautifully written, with quality reproductions. If you are looking for one book to sum up this genre, then this must surely be it. Little known (and completely useless) fact This book 'stars' in the film Notting Hill! It is clearly visible in a scene with Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant towards the end of the film. The book shop where the two leading characters meet is meant to be a travel book shop, so goodness
For more than a century the comic book has been one of our most familiar, yet least appreciated popular art forms. As vehemently criticized as it is passionately defended, it has evolved from humble beginnings into a graphically sophisticated and culturally revealing medium.