Description
Whether one describes them as sequential art, graphic narratives or graphic novels, comics have become a vital part of contemporary culture. Their range of expression contains a tremendous variety of forms, genres and modes from high to low, from serial entertainment for children to complex works of art. This has led to a growing interest in comics as a field of scholarly analysis, as comics studies has established itself as a major branch of criticism. This handbook combines a systematic survey of theories and concepts developed in the field alongside an overview of the most important contexts and themes and a wealth of close readings of seminal works and authors. It will prove to be an indispensable handbook for a large readership, ranging from researchers and instructors to students and anyone else with a general interest in this fascinating medium.
About the Author
S. Domsch, EMA Univ., Greifswald; D. Hassler-Forest, Utrecht Univ.; Netherlands; D. Vanderbeke, Friedrich-Schiller-Univ., Jena.
Book Information
ISBN 9783110446616
Author Sebastian Domsch
Format Hardback
Page Count 644
Imprint De Gruyter
Publisher De Gruyter
Series Handbooks of English and American Studies
Weight(grams) 1214g
