| Author | : Sebastian Domsch |
| File Size | : 45,9 Mb |
| Publisher | : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG |
| Language | : English |
| Release Date | : 05 July 2021 |
| ISBN | : 9783110446838 |
| Pages | : 649 pages |
Handbook of Comics and Graphic Narratives by Sebastian Domsch Book PDF Summary
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.