Understanding Comics

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By Scott McCloud

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Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud delves into the art form of comics, providing an insightful analysis of its history, vocabulary, and methods of storytelling. The book explores how comics communicate ideas and evoke emotions, offering a deep understanding of the medium's unique abilities. Perfect for enthusiasts and creators, it presents a comprehensive overview of the strategies that make comics a compelling form of art and literature.
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You might enjoy this book if you are curious about the intricate world of comics and want to explore their history, artistry, and storytelling techniques. It offers a fascinating blend of analysis and creativity, appealing to both comic fans and those interested in visual storytelling and cultural influence within the arts.

Understanding Comics

A look at the history, meaning, and art of comics and cartooning. Using comics to examine the medium itself, the author takes the form of a cartoon character and explains the structure, meaning, and appeal of comics, and provides a running analysis of comics as art, literature, and communication.

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"You must read this book." —Neil Gaiman

The bestselling international classic on storytelling and visual communication.

Praised throughout the cartoon industry by such luminaries as Art Spiegelman, Matt Groening, and Will Eisner, Scott McCloud's Understanding Comics is a seminal examination of comics art: its rich history, surprising technical components, and major cultural significance. Explore the secret world between the panels, through the lines, and within the hidden symbols of a powerful but misunderstood art form.

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Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud is highly praised for its insightful exploration of comics as a medium, offering a deep dive into visual literacy and storytelling mechanics. Celebrated by prominent figures like Neil Gaiman and Alison Bechdel, it is regarded as an essential read for anyone involved in or interested in comics, with Art Spiegelman noting its intelligent and enlightening approach. Alan Moore and Will Eisner commend it as a landmark analysis, underscoring its significance in understanding and valuing comics.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780060976255

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 May 2001

Country: United States

Imprint: William Morrow Paperbacks

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 171.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 445g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Scott McCloud has been writing, drawing, and examining comics since 1984. Winner of the Eisner and Harvey awards, his works have been translated into more than sixteen languages. Frank Miller (Sin City, 300) called him "just about the smartest guy in comics." He lives with his family in southern California. His online comics and inventions can be found at scottmccloud.com.

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