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Understanding comics : the invisible art / [Scott McCloud].
Praised 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.
Record details
- ISBN: 006097625X
- ISBN: 9780060976255
- Physical Description: 215 pages, 1 unnumbered page : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
- Edition: First HarperPerennial edition.
- Publisher: New York : HarperPerennial, 1994.
- Copyright: ©1993
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "A paperback edition of this book was originally published in 1993 by Kitchen Sink Press"--T.p. verso. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 216). |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Setting the record straight -- The vocabulary of comics -- Blood in the gutter -- Time frames -- Living in line -- Show and tell -- The six steps -- A word about color -- Putting it all together. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Comic books, strips, etc. > Illustrations. Caricatures and cartoons > History and criticism > Juvenile literature. Comic books, strips, etc. > History and criticism. Cartooning > Technique. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Public Library | YGN 751 M (Text) | 32311111197943 | Youth Graphic Novel | Available | - |
Understanding Comics
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Understanding Comics
"You must read this book." --Neil Gaiman The bestselling international classic on storytelling and visual communication. Praised throughout the cartoon industry by such luminaries as Art Spiegelman, Matt Groening, and Will Eisner, Scott McCloud's Understanding Comics is a seminal examination of comics art: its rich history, surprising technical components, and major cultural significance. Explore the secret world between the panels, through the lines, and within the hidden symbols of a powerful but misunderstood art form.
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