Williamsburg Regional Library

1001 comics you must read before you die, the ultimate guide to comic books, graphic novels and manga

Label
1001 comics you must read before you die, the ultimate guide to comic books, graphic novels and manga
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
1001 comics you must read before you die
Oclc number
856980949
Sub title
the ultimate guide to comic books, graphic novels and manga
Summary
Visually amazing, this critical history of comic books, manga, and graphic novels is a must-have for any comic buff or collector. Over the centuries, comic books and their offshoots, such as graphic novels, manga, and bandes dessinées, have evolved into a phenomenally popular, influential, and unique art form through which we can express our opinions, our fantasies, our nightmares, and our dreams. In short: comics are emphatically no longer just for kids. This volume is the perfect introduction to a dynamic and globally popular medium, embracing every graphic genre worldwide to assess the very best works of sequential art, graphic literature, comics, and comic strips, past and present. Packed with fantastic reproductions of classic front covers and groundbreaking panels, this book is visually stunning as well as a trove of information-- perfect for the passionate collector and casual fan alike
Target audience
adult
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