In Reinventing Comics—the new century manifesto on the many futures of comics art—the renowned author of Understanding Comics takes a fascinating look at how imagination and technology are revolutionizing comics.
In 1993, Scott McCloud tore down the wall between high and low culture with the acclaimed international hit Understanding Comics, a massive comic book that explored the inner workings of the worlds most misunderstood art form. Now, McCloud takes comics to the next level, charting twelve different revolutions in how comics are created, read, and perceived today.
Part One of this fascinating and in-depth book includes:
The life of comics as an art form and as literature The battle for creators' rights Reinventing the business of comics The volatile and shifting public perceptions of comics Sexual and ethnic representation on comics
Then in Part Two, McCloud paints a breathtaking picture of comics' digital revolutions, including:
The intricacies of digital production The exploding world of online delivery The ultimate challenges of the infinite digital canvas
By:
Scott McCloud Imprint: Harper Collins Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 260mm,
Width: 172mm,
Spine: 16mm
Weight: 540g ISBN:9780060953508 ISBN 10: 0060953500 Pages: 256 Publication Date:05 September 2017 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for Reinventing Comics
'It may just be the blueprint for the very future of the comics industry. --Library Journal
