| Description |
240 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 30 x 26 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction: Not quite art -- The pioneers -- Comical comics -- Action and adventure -- Something for the girls -- Going underground -- Picking up the pieces -- A new mainstream -- Alternative visions -- International influences -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
At a time when vintage comics are fetching huge prices at auction, this book traces the history of the medium from 'comic papers' for kids, through the underground 'comix' movement of the 1960s and 1970s, to the glossy book-format 'graphic novels' of today. Organized thematically, it investigates comic art's varied genres - including humour, adventure and titles for girls - and charts the rise, fall and revival of the medium. In so doing, Roger Sabin highlights the careers of the creators behind some of the best-known characters in modern fiction - from Superman to Sgt Rock, Tintin to Tank Girl and the Freak Brothers to the Fat Slags. Encompassing traditions from the USA, Britain, Europe and Japan, Comics, Comix and Graphic Novels presents the most complete and up-to-date survey of comic art available |
| Analysis |
Comic books, strips, etc |
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Popular culture |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: page 237 |
| Notes |
Also issued online |
| Subject |
Caricatures and cartoons -- History.
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Comic books, strips, etc. -- History.
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Comic books, strips, etc. -- Great Britain -- History and criticism.
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Comic books, strips, etc.
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Comic books, strips, etc. -- History and criticism.
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Comic books, strips, etc. -- United States -- History and criticism.
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Popular culture -- Great Britain -- History.
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Popular culture -- United States -- History.
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| LC no. |
2001430396 |
| ISBN |
0714830089 |
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0714839930 (paperback) |
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