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Critical survey of graphic novels : independents and underground classics / editors, Bart H. Beaty, Stephen Weiner.
LIBRA PN6725 .C754 2012 v.1-3
Available from offsite location
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Graphic novels.
- Comic books, strips, etc.
- Physical Description:
- 3 volumes (xix, 1084 pages) : illustrations ; 26 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Ipswich, MA : Salem Press, [2012]
- Summary:
- With a focus on independent and underground publications now considered influential classics, this 3-volume reference offers readers a thorough and stimulating introduction to the genre, with 215 entries on as many graphic novels or series. Each entry contains the work's publication history, plot summary, profile of the author, summaries of the individual volumes, description of the characters in the novel, and discussion of the work's artistic style, themes, and impact. Most of the entries include one or more b&w images. A list of further reading and a bibliography accompany each entry. Volume 3 contains indexes and appendixes, including a timeline and list of awards. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
- Contents:
- v. 1. A.D: New Orleans after the deluge-Houdini: the Handcuff King
- v. 2. Ice Haven-Shenzhen: A travelogue from China
- v.3. Shortcomings-Zot! Appendixes and Index.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Rosengarten Family Fund.
- ISBN:
- 1587659506
- 9781587659508
- 9781587659515
- 1587659514
- 9781587659522
- 1587659522
- 9781587659539
- 1587659530
- OCLC:
- 768418015
- Publisher Number:
- 99951141989
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