Autobiographical Comics Contributor(s): Kunka, Andrew J. (Author), Royal, Derek Parker (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1474227856 ISBN-13: 9781474227858 Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic OUR PRICE: $118.80 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Comics & Graphic Novels - Social Science | Popular Culture |
Dewey: 741.59 |
LCCN: 2017005671 |
Series: Bloomsbury Comics Studies |
Physical Information: 0.69" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.09 lbs) 304 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A complete guide to the history, form and contexts of the genre, Autobiographical Comics helps readers explore the increasingly popular genre of graphic life writing. In an accessible and easy-to-navigate format, the book covers such topics as: - The history and rise of autobiographical comics- Cultural contexts - Key texts - including Maus, Robert Crumb, Persepolis, Fun Home, and American Splendor - Important theoretical and critical approaches to autobiographical comics Autobiographical Comics includes a glossary of crucial critical terms, annotated guides to further reading and online resources and discussion questions to help students and readers develop their understanding of the genre and pursue independent study. |