500 Essential Graphic Novels: The Ultimate Guide

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Ilex, 2008 - Literary Criticism - 527 pages
Including more than 350 authors and 400 artists, this lush volume contains an essential mix of some of the finest visually stunning stories of our time. From politically charged non fiction sagas to imaginative fantasy tales, this ultimate guide has something to satisfy everyones taste. The first of its kind, this book focuses on each graphic novel separately, honing in on art technique, style and prose, plus an age rating system so parents will know what is suitable for their children. Chapters are divided by genre, complete with individual plot synopses and star-scaled reviews for each book, providing the reader with a concise and balanced understanding of todays best graphic novels. Publisher details.

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