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Encyclopedia of Comic Books and Graphic Novels, 2 Volume Set

By M. Keith Booker

Book information

Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Year
2010
ISBN
0313357463, 9780313357466, 9780313357473
LCC
PN6707 .E49 2010
Google Books ID
K2J7DpUItEMC
Open Library ID
OL24029427M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
8 MB (8901721 bytes)
Pages
806\806
Topic
Art Graphic Arts
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2012-03-09 12:00:00
Искусство и искусствоведение;Изобразительное искус

Description

At a time when graphic novels have expanded beyond their fan cults to become mainstream bestsellers and sources for Hollywood entertainment, Encyclopedia of Comic Books and Graphic Novels serves as an exhaustive exploration of the genre's history, its landmark creators and creations, and its profound influence on American life and culture. Encyclopedia of Comic Books and Graphic Novels focuses on English-language comics—plus a small selection of influential Japanese and European works available in English—with special emphasis on the new graphic novel format that emerged in the 1970s. Entries cover influential comic artists and writers such as Will Eisner, Alan Moore, and Grant Morrison, major genres and themes, and specific characters, comic book imprints, and landmark titles, including the pulp noir 100 Bullets, the post-apocalyptic Y: The Last Man, the revisionist superhero drama, Identity Crisis, and more. Key franchises such as Superman and Batman are the center of a constellation of related entries that include graphic novels and other imprints featuring the same characters or material.

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