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The Art of Comics: A Philosophical Approach
Contributor(s): Meskin, Aaron (Author), Cook, Roy T. (Author), Ellis, Warren (Foreword by)
ISBN: 1444334646     ISBN-13: 9781444334647
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE:   $98.56  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: February 2012
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Philosophy | Aesthetics
Dewey: 741.59
LCCN: 2011036428
Series: New Directions in Aesthetics
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.05 lbs) 256 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
The Art of Comics is the first-ever collection of essays published in English devoted to the philosophical topics raised by comics and graphic novels. In an area of growing philosophical interest, this volume constitutes a great leap forward in the development of this fast expanding field, and makes a powerful contribution to the philosophy of art.

  • The first-ever anthology to address the philosophical issues raised by the art of comics
  • Provides an extensive and thorough introduction to the field, and to comics more generally
  • Responds to the increasing philosophical interest in comic art
  • Includes a preface by the renowned comics author Warren Ellis
  • Many of the chapters are illustrated, and the book carries a stunning cover by the rising young comics star David Heatley