Read on-- graphic novels : reading lists for every taste / Abby Alpert.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Alpert, Abby, 1961-

Series:

Read on series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Graphic novels--Bibliography.

Graphic novels.

Libraries--Special collections--Graphic novels.

Libraries.

Public libraries--United States--Book lists.

Public libraries.

United States.

Readers' advisory services--United States.

Readers' advisory services.

Genre:

Bibliographies.

Physical Description:

xxi, 177 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Santa Barbara, Calif. : Libraries Unlimited, [2012]

Summary:

This reference for readers and readers' advisors describes 500 graphic novels that will appeal to adults and readers over age 16 with a wide range of reading tastes. Providing plot summaries and notable features, the annotations are organized in 70 thematic lists within five sections on story, character, setting, language, and mood. The book encompasses stand-alone original graphic novels, short-story anthologies, weekly strip collections, and previously published comic book series collected in a single bound volume. All genres are covered, including literary fiction, genre fiction, memoir, travel, and history, as well as textbooks, graphic journalism, erotic graphic novels, lesbian and gay themes, graphic diaries, satire, and theology. The annotations also describe international graphic novels, including manga. Author Alpert is a librarian. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781591588252

1591588251

9781610691550

1610691555

OCLC:

745980458