Understanding ComicsPraised throughout the cartoon industry by such luminaries as Art Spiegelman, Matt Groening, and Will Eisner, this innovative comic book provides a detailed look at the history, meaning, and art of comics and cartooning. |
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User Review - Rex_Lui - LibraryThingThe official how-to and why-is-it-so textbook for graphic literature. More than that, the context itself is humorous and fascinating. Call it Meta-Graphic-Novel if you may. This book for comic student is like Campbell Biology for Life Science student. Amazing! Read full review
Review: Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art (The Comic Books #1)
User Review - Bernadette Herrera - GoodreadsDense. Reads like a textbook. Expertly written. Rich in art history and concepts. Very educational—breaks down and analyzes each component of comics art. Carefully reading cover to cover will help ... Read full review
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| Title | Understanding Comics A Kitchen Sink book |
| Author | Scott McCloud |
| Publisher | Harper Collins, 1994 |
| ISBN | 006097625X, 9780060976255 |
| Length | 224 pages |
| Subjects | › › Comics & Graphic Novels / General Humor / Form / Comic Strips & Cartoons Literary Criticism / Humor |
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