
Comics
A Global History, 1968 to the Present
Thames & Hudson Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 5. May 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-500-29096-5 (ISBN)
Description
The first global history of comics from 1968 through to the present day, arranged chronologically and richly illustrated with prime examples of the artists, styles and movements being discussed. The authors contextualize the crucial modern period within the art form's broader history and offer a description of the more fluid, international and digital scene that is the medium's likely future. They supply examples from around the world - including the US and UK, France, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Argentina, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand - and from a range of renowned and lesser-known artists.
Reviews / Votes
'Smart and interesting, and might make you laugh, too' - Observer 'Ambitious ... worth reading for the wealth of graphic novels it draws attention to' - Sunday Herald 'Comprehensive, in-depth ... an impressive reference book that is a must in every comics library' - Publishers WeeklyMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
With 289 illustrations in colour and black and white
Dimensions
Height: 256 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
1111 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-500-29096-5 (9780500290965)
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Persons
Dan Mazur is the co-founder of The Boston Comics Roundtable, and co-director of the Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo.
Alexander Danner is a part-time instructor at Emerson College in Boston, where he teaches Writing the Graphic Novel and other courses.
Alexander Danner is a part-time instructor at Emerson College in Boston, where he teaches Writing the Graphic Novel and other courses.
Content
Preface; Introduction; Part One: 1968-78 * Part Two: 1978-90 * Part Three: 1990-present * Comics in the 21st Century: An International Art Form; New Forms, New Technologies, New Audiences