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Comics, Manga, and Graphic Novels Authors : Robert S. Petersen Publisher : ABC-CLIO Published Date : 2011 ISBN-13 : 9780313363306 Page : 274 Pages Language : en Descriptions Comics, Manga, and Graphic Novels This text examines comics, graphic novels, and manga with a broad, international scope that reveals their conceptual origins in antiquity. * Includes numerous illustrations of British satirical prints, Japanese woodblock prints, and the art of prominent illustrators * Includes a chapter on the latest developments in digital comics

Gothic in Comics and Graphic Novels Authors : Julia Round Publisher : McFarland Published Date : 2014-01-29 ISBN-13 : 9780786449804 Page : 268 Pages Language : en Descriptions Gothic in Comics and Graphic Novels This book explores the connections between comics and Gothic from four different angles: historical, formal, cultural and textual. It identifies structures, styles and themes drawn from literary gothic traditions and discusses their presence in British and American comics today, with particular attention to the DC Vertigo imprint. Part One offers an historical approach to British and American comics and Gothic, summarizing the development of both their […]

Encyclopedia of Comic Books and Graphic Novels [2 volumes] Authors : M. Keith Booker Publisher : ABC-CLIO Published Date : 2010-05-11 ISBN-13 : 9780313357473 Page : 763 Pages Language : en Descriptions Encyclopedia of Comic Books and Graphic Novels [2 volumes] The most comprehensive reference ever compiled about the rich and enduring genre of comic books and graphic novels, from their emergence in the 1930s to their late-century breakout into the mainstream. • Includes over 330 entries on comic books and their creators • Presents the work of 80 contributors—accomplished academics and librarians who are also fans of comic books […]

Studying Comics and Graphic Novels Authors : Karin Kukkonen Publisher : John Wiley & Sons Published Date : 2013-06-28 ISBN-13 : 9781118499917 Page : 176 Pages Language : en Descriptions Studying Comics and Graphic Novels This introduction to studying comics and graphic novels is a structured guide to a popular topic. It deploys new cognitive methods of textual analysis and features activities and exercises throughout. Deploys novel cognitive approaches to analyze the importance of psychological and physical aspects of reader experience Carefully structured to build a sequenced, rounded introduction to the subject Includes study activities, writing exercises, and essay topics […]

Comics, Graphic Novels, and Manga Authors : Randall Bonser Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Published Date : 2017-09-08 ISBN-13 : 9781442268401 Page : 326 Pages Language : en Descriptions Comics, Graphic Novels, and Manga This book provides a history of comic books, graphic novels, and manga, detailing the origins of each and providing an overview of their significance to young adult readers.

Teaching Early Reader Comics and Graphic Novels Authors : Katie Monnin Publisher : Maupin House Publishing, Inc. Published Date : 2013-01-01 ISBN-13 : 9781936700233 Page : 114 Pages Language : en Descriptions Teaching Early Reader Comics and Graphic Novels “Engage even the youngest readers with Dr. Monnin’s standards-based lessons and strategic approach to teaching comics and graphic novels to early readers! Examples from a wide variety of comics and graphic novels—including multicultural models—and recommended reading lists help teachers of grades K-6 seamlessly teach print-text and image literacies together. Teaching Early Reader Comics and Graphic Novels shows you how to address […]

Graphic Novels and Comics in Libraries and Archives Authors : Robert G. Weiner Publisher : McFarland Published Date : 2010-04-19 ISBN-13 : 9780786456932 Page : 288 Pages Language : en Descriptions Graphic Novels and Comics in Libraries and Archives To say that graphic novels, comics, and other forms of sequential art have become a major part of popular culture and academia would be a vast understatement. Now an established component of library and archive collections across the globe, graphic novels are proving to be one of the last kinds of print publications actually gaining in popularity. Full of practical advice […]

Reading Comics Authors : Douglas Wolk Publisher : Da Capo Press Published Date : 2008-07-31 ISBN-13 : 9780786721573 Page : 416 Pages Language : en Descriptions Reading Comics Suddenly, comics are everywhere: a newly matured art form, filling bookshelves with brilliant, innovative work and shaping the ideas and images of the rest of contemporary culture. In Reading Comics, critic Douglas Wolk shows us why and how. Wolk illuminates the most dazzling creators of modern comics-from Alan Moore to Alison Bechdel to Chris Ware-and explains their roots, influences, and where they fit into the pantheon of art. As accessible to the […]

Graphic Novels Authors : D. Aviva Rothschild Publisher : Libraries Unlimited Published Date : 1995 ISBN-13 : 9781563080869 Page : 245 Pages Language : en Descriptions Graphic Novels The first of its kind, this annotated guide describes and evaluates more than 400 works in English. Rothschild’s lively annotations discuss important features of each work-including the quality of the graphics, characterizations, dialogue, and the appropriate audience-and introduces mainstream readers to the variety and quality of graphic novels, helps them distinguish between classics and hackwork, and alerts experienced readers to material they may not have discovered. Designed for individuals who need information […]

Holy Superheroes! Authors : Greg Garrett Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press Published Date : 2008 ISBN-13 : 9780664236595 Page : 141 Pages Language : en Descriptions Holy Superheroes! Pulitzer-prize nominee and English professor Garrett explores the deeper side of comic books–and the motion pictures they inspire–for the lessons they can teach readers about faith, justice, and redemption.