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Comics, Comix & Graphic Novels: A History Of Comic Art
January 26th, 2010 by Aldouspi

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Comix & Graphic Novels is the first fully documented study to explore the graphic qualities of the comic book, and the development of the genre into a sophisticated and culturally revealing popular art form. The book traces the history of the comic from early cartoon-like woodcuts through to the graphic strips of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Organized thematically it explores the various genres of the comic book, including humour, adventure, girls’ comics… More >>

Comics, Comix & Graphic Novels: A History Of Comic Art


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4 Responses  
  • Steve Abrams writes:
    January 26th, 20106:44 amat

    I had this book for a class a little while ago and I have to agree with my professor that this book skips over a lot of important stuff in the “history of Comic Art”. There is not nearly enough info about main stream publishers (Marvel and DC) and yet there are pages upon pages of independent works from the 70’s. Don’t get me wrong it’s valuable information, BUT it’s not balanced. It’s like this book was written in the early 80’s and written based on personal experiences and comic book tastes rather than hard research.
    Rating: 2 / 5

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  • Anonymous writes:
    January 26th, 20108:34 amat

    This is a wonderful book. It’s beautifully written, with quality reproductions. If you are looking for one book to sum up this genre, then this must surely be it. Little known (and completely useless) fact . . . This book ‘stars’ in the film Notting Hill! It is clearly visible in a scene with Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant towards the end of the film. The book shop where the two leading characters meet is meant to be a travel book shop, so goodness knows how this particular title made it on to the shelves!
    Rating: 5 / 5

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  • Anonymous writes:
    January 26th, 20108:55 amat

    Truly one of the greatest “reference” books on the subject of the history of comix. I checked it out from a library to use as a reference for a term paper, and liked it so much that I bought it. The text is rich, and the pictures and illustrations are amazing. A magnificent and beautifully-put-together book.
    Rating: 5 / 5

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  • Peter A. Carbonaro writes:
    January 26th, 201010:20 amat

    An art form that is often dismissed as mere entertainment gets its due in this huge, entertaining and enlightening book. Comics, Comix & Graphic Novels is undoubtedly the most comprehensive study of the graphic qualities and cultural impact of comic art, tracing the history of the genre from early woodcuts to modern times. In addition to documenting the origins of established comics such as Tintin and Batman, the contributions and influence of recent artists, including Katsuhiro Otomo of Akira fame and Art Spiegelman (Maus) are also discussed in depth. In addition to the treasure trove of illustrations in the book, Sabin’s text deftly balances the history of comic art as entertainment with the placement of these comics in a cultural context. However, despite his scholarly tone the book never comes across as high-handed or pretentious. Beautifully produced and consummately authoritative, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in popular culture.
    Rating: 5 / 5

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