The Rise and Reason of Comics and Graphic Literature

The Rise and Reason of Comics and Graphic Literature
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 245
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ISBN-10 : 9780786457618
ISBN-13 : 0786457619
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Book Synopsis The Rise and Reason of Comics and Graphic Literature by : Joyce Goggin

Download or read book The Rise and Reason of Comics and Graphic Literature written by Joyce Goggin and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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