Paul Gravett

This beautiful and engaging volume charts the evolution of manga from its roots in late 19th-century Japan through the many and varied forms of comics, cartoons, and animation created throughout Asia for more than 100 years. World authority on comic art, Paul Gravett, details the evolving meanings of the myths and legends told and retold by manga artists of every...

An appreciation of the life and art of Tove Jansson, creator of the Moomin books, which are adored by children and adults across the globe. This book provides fresh insights and a deeper appreciation of the life and art of Tove Jansson (1914-2001), one of the most original, influential and perennially enjoyed illustrators of the 20th century. Jansson's flourishing Moomin...

In the course of a career spanning more than fifty years, Posy Simmonds has become one of Britain's best-known satirical cartoonists. She is also a much-loved author and artist of widely translated children's books and graphic novels. These include Fred, animated in 1996 into the Oscar-nominated short film Famous Fred, and Gemma Bovery and Tamara Drewe, both adapted into films,...

The phenomenal growth of graphic novels and manga, along with the explosion of comics on the internet and other platforms, have given their creators unprecedented freedom to innovate. Many creators can enjoy widespread acclaim in the art world, literary circles, and through their multimedia adaptations. Comics Art takes an international approach by tracing lines of influence around the world to...