{"title":"Damien MacDonald","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamien MacDonald\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the world of visual storytelling. His works, including \u003cem\u003eAnatomy of Comics\u003c\/em\u003e, delve deep into the art and craft behind comic book creation, blending scholarly analysis with accessible commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect rich discussions on artistic techniques, cultural impact, and narrative structure within the arts and culture sphere. MacDonald's writing appeals to both enthusiasts and those curious about the intricate processes shaping contemporary visual media.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"anatomy-of-comics-by-damien-macdonald-9782080281876","title":"Anatomy of Comics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fully-illustrated history of the world's best comic strip art includes Hy Eisman's \u003ci\u003eThe Katzenjammer Kids\u003c\/i\u003e, which debuted in 1897, Charles Schultz's \u003ci\u003ePeanuts\u003c\/i\u003e (1950), Peyo's \u003ci\u003eSmurfs\u003c\/i\u003e (1958), Steve Ditko's \u003ci\u003eSpiderman\u003c\/i\u003e (1962), Jack Kirby's \u003ci\u003eBlack Panther\u003c\/i\u003e (1966) or Bill Watterson's \u003ci\u003eCalvin and Hobbes\u003c\/i\u003e (1985), and Chris Ware's \u003ci\u003eACME Novelty Library\u003c\/i\u003e (1993).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe comics presented here have imagined fantastical worlds that have attracted generation after generation of devoted fans. A critical reference, this book is also a nostalgic celebration of the characters that have accompanied readers from their first forays into reading, through adolescence and throughout adulthood—from Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck to Tintin and Little Nemo, from the superhero franchises to postmodern works such as Art Spiegelman's \u003ci\u003eMaus\u003c\/i\u003e or the underground comics of Robert Crumb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 125 American and European artists, this is a gorgeous retrospective on one of the most richly creative forms of reading pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595671421164,"sku":"9782080281876","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9782080281876-anatomy-of-comics.jpg?v=1777900524"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/damien-macdonald.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}