Get Download The Rise and Reason of Comics and Graphic Literature Book PDF

Get Download The Rise and Reason of Comics and Graphic Literature Book PDF

ByJoyce Goggin,Dan Hassler-Forest

The Rise and Reason of Comics and Graphic Literature

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“Books can be dangerous. The best ones should be labeled ‘This could change your life.’” –Helen Exley

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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.