Jewish Comics and Graphic Narratives A Critical Guide
Jewish Comics and Graphic Narratives A Critical Guide by Matt Reingold, published by Bloomsbury Academic on December 15, 2022, offers a thorough examination of the history and significance of Jewish graphic storytelling. This 208-page book delves into what defines a “Jewish graphic narrative,” exploring its diverse aspects and the critical issues surrounding the genre. The guide is designed to be accessible while providing comprehensive insights into the relationship between Jewish comics and broader cultural themes.
Readers will find discussions on the evolution of the genre in the US and Israel, its connections to superheroes and Underground Comix, and its representation of trauma and identity. The book critically engages with narratives related to the Holocaust, Israel, and the diasporic experience, featuring works by notable creators such as Will Eisner and Art Spiegelman. Additionally, it includes an appendix of relevant works, a glossary of critical terms, and close readings of key texts, making it a valuable resource for students and enthusiasts interested in the intersections of Jewish culture and graphic literature.
Official synopsis Publisher
The most up-to-date critical guide mapping the history, impact, key critical issues, and seminal texts of the genre, Jewish Comics and Graphic Narratives interrogates what makes a work a “Jewish graphic narrative”, and explores the form’s diverse facets to orient readers to the richness and complexity of Jewish graphic storytelling.
Accessible but comprehensive and in an easy-to-navigate format, the book covers such topics as:
– The history of the genre in the US and Israel – and its relationship to superheroes, Underground Comix, and Jewish literature
– Social and cultural discussions surrounding the legitimization of graphic representation as sites of trauma, understandings of gender, mixed-media in Jewish graphic novels, and the study of these works in the classroom
– Critical explorations of graphic narratives about the Holocaust, Israel, the diasporic experience, Judaism, and autobiography and memoir
– The works of Will Eisner, Ilana Zeffren, James Sturm, Joann Sfar, JT Waldman, Michel Kichka, Sarah Glidden, Rutu Modan, and Art Spiegelman and such narratives as X Men, Anne Frank’s Diary, and Maus
Jewish Comics and Graphic Novels includes an appendix of relevant works sorted by genre, a glossary of crucial critical terms, and close readings of key texts to help students and readers develop their understanding of the genre and pursue independent study.
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Jewish Comics and Graphic Narratives A Critical Guide” about?
Who is the author of “Jewish Comics and Graphic Narratives A Critical Guide”?
When was “Jewish Comics and Graphic Narratives A Critical Guide” published?
What is the ISBN for “Jewish Comics and Graphic Narratives A Critical Guide”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
