The Rise and Reason of Comics and Graphic Literature
Critical Essays on the Form
Dan Hassler-Forest editor Joyce Goggin editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:McFarland & Co Inc
Published:23rd Sep '10
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These 15 essays investigate comic books and graphic novels, beginning with the early development of these media. The essays also place the work in a cultural context, addressing theory and terminology, adaptations of comic books, the superhero genre, and comic books and graphic novels that deal with history and nonfiction. By addressing the topic from a wide range of perspectives, the book offers readers a nuanced and comprehensive picture of current scholarship in the subject area.
ISBN: 9780786442942
Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 12mm
Weight: 340g
244 pages