The Rise and Reason of Comics and Graphic Literature
| Author | : Joyce Goggin |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 245 |
| Release | : 2014-01-10 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780786457618 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0786457619 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (619 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Rise and Reason of Comics and Graphic Literature by : Joyce Goggin
Download or read book The Rise and Reason of Comics and Graphic Literature written by Joyce Goggin and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These 15 essays investigate comic books and graphic novels, beginning with the early development of these media. The essays also place the work in a cultural context, addressing theory and terminology, adaptations of comic books, the superhero genre, and comic books and graphic novels that deal with history and nonfiction. By addressing the topic from a wide range of perspectives, the book offers readers a nuanced and comprehensive picture of current scholarship in the subject area.
