Anatomy of Comics

Name: Anatomy of Comics
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SKU: 9782080281876
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Famous Originals of Narrative Art

By Damien MacDonald

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Summary

Anatomy of Comics is a fully illustrated history showcasing the finest comic strip art from around the world. It features iconic works like Hy Eisman’s The Katzenjammer Kids, Charles Schultz’s Peanuts, Peyo’s Smurfs, Steve Ditko’s Spiderman, Jack Kirby’s Black Panther, Bill Watterson’s Calvin and Hobbes, and Chris Ware’s ACME Novelty Library. This book offers both a critical reference and a nostalgic celebration of beloved characters ranging from Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck to Tintin, as well as important superhero franchises and postmodern comics such as Art Spiegelman’s Maus and Robert Crumb’s underground comics. Featuring 125 American and European artists, it provides a rich retrospective of this vibrant and creative art form.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book is perfect for comics enthusiasts, art lovers, and anyone curious about the history and evolution of comic strips. Fans of a wide variety of genres—including superheroes, humour, fantasy, and postmodern graphic novels—will find much to enjoy, from novices to lifelong readers seeking a beautifully illustrated, authoritative collection.

Description

This fully-illustrated history of the world's best comic strip art includes Hy Eisman's The Katzenjammer Kids, which debuted in 1897, Charles Schultz's Peanuts (1950), Peyo's Smurfs (1958), Steve Ditko's Spiderman (1962), Jack Kirby's Black Panther (1966) or Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes (1985), and Chris Ware's ACME Novelty Library (1993).

The 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 Maus or the underground comics of Robert Crumb.

Featuring 125 American and European artists, this is a gorgeous retrospective on one of the most richly creative forms of reading pleasure.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Critics praise Anatomy of Comics as an ambitious and visually splendid resource. Buzz calls it essential for comic readers, while Forces of Geek gives it five stars for its fantastic overview and eye-catching presentation. Reviews highlight its diverse appeal across genres—from superheroes and humour to science fiction and horror—and commend its engrossing content filled with fascinating facts and impressive art from around the world. Readers celebrate it as both a wide-ranging snapshot of key works and a gorgeous celebration of comic art.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9782080281876

Publisher: Editions Flammarion

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 September 2022

Country: France

Imprint: Flammarion

Illustration: 110 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 720g

Pages: 256

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Arts & Culture Damien MacDonald Non-Fiction

About the Author

Damien MacDonald is a comic book illustrator and curator who published graphic novel adaptation of Victor Hugo's Hunchback of Notre Dame. His work has been shown in museums and galleries in France, Norway, Belgium, China, and Monaco. He curated the Marginalia exhibition for the Nouveau Musée National de Monaco.