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Scott McCloud - Understanding Comics
$8.97 - $19.00
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pros: Accessible and scholarly!
cons: The chapter on Color is disappointingly brief.
A Brilliant Introductory & Scholarly Text
Comics Scholarship. Most people would consider this an oxymoron. Comics (and comic books) have long... See Full Review
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pros: A master work of history, art and entertainment.
cons: I dare you to find one!
The Bible for Any Artist and Fan!
Comics as we know them have been around for a hundred years now and the genre is still the red heade... See Full Review
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pros: Clear concise logic dissecting comic books
cons: It can be hard to find....
Understanding Art
"If you've ever felt bad about wasting your life reading comics, then check out Scott McCloud's c... See Full Review
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pros: Comic-style setup makes the reader want to read on
cons: Possibly confusing if not carefully read
Art imitating Art
McCloud offers a comprehensive, intriguing look into the world of comics, covering every topic under... See Full Review
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pros: An informative, insightful, easy read
cons: Personally, I don't like Zot.
More Than Meets the Eye
I have spent years hiding my affection for comics. I go to the store and buy comics quite... See Full Review
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pros: Highly creative, novel, entertaining AND enlightening comic book about comic books and art in general.
cons: The medium prevents it from achieving the depth the author is clearly capable of providing.
A comic book masterpiece that enlightens all of art.
Understanding Comic books is 224 page comic book about comic books. By using the medium to describe... See Full Review
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pros: Fascinating, and enlightening work of criticism
cons: none
You need to read this book
Understanding Comics is one of those books that I think everyone should read, especially... See Full Review
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pros: Rethinking of the familiar, fresh approach, clear rendering of complexities
cons: No index (hehehe)
Read my word balloon: "I loved it!"
Here's a volume that both comic-lovers and comic-haters can enjoy. I know because I'm both. I u... See Full Review
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pros: Everything...intelligent, entertaining, and provocative. Something every artist should read, regardless of their field.
cons: Nothing.
Blood in the Gutter
More of an essay than a review, but I hope it's useful, all the same ^_- *** B... See Full Review
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pros: A life changing book
cons: None
Beauty at its purest form
I laughed and I cried when I read this book. There are some things in life which go beyond the appar... See Full Review
Product Details
| Key Information | |
| Editors | Mark Martin |
| Authors | Scott McCloud |
| Fiction Genre | Humor |
| Professional Reviews | |
| Professional Reviews | <b><i>Millennium Whole Earth Catalog</i>:</b> "Should be primary reading for anybody who wants to present information in its most potently concentrated form--that is, through images....There's a brilliant discussion of comic art...but the discussion approaches an understanding of much more than comics:...graphic design...language...perception, semiotics...and more." |
| Book Editions | |
| Book Editions | <Edition><item name="format">Paperback</item><item name="edition">Reprint</item><item name="date">April 01, 1994</item><item name="publisher">Kitchen Sink Pr</item><item name="measurements">10.25"(h) x 7"(w) x 0.75"(d), 1 lbs.</item><item name="isbn">9780060976255</item></Edition> |
