The Language of Comics
The Language of Comics by Mario Saraceni, published by Routledge in 2003, is a 110-page exploration of the medium of comics. This edition is designed to meet the needs of contemporary English Language Studies, offering insights into the history of comics from the late nineteenth century to the present. The book is highly illustrated, featuring numerous comic strips that enhance the discussion of the semiotics of comics, focusing on the interplay between verbal and visual elements.
Readers will find a comprehensive analysis of how comics function as multi-modal texts, examining narrative techniques and the representation of speech and thought. The text is user-friendly and accessible, making it suitable for students and educators alike. Additionally, it includes a full glossary to aid understanding, positioning it as a valuable resource in the fields of linguistics, media studies, and literary criticism.
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The Intertext series has been specifically designed to meet the needs of contemporary English Language Studies. Working with Texts: A Core Introduction to Language Analysis (second edition, 2001) is the foundation text, which is complemented by a range of ‘satellite’ titles. These provide students with hands-on practical experience of textual analysis through special topics, and can be used individually or in conjunction with Working with Texts.
The Language of Comics:
- highly illustrated with large number of real comic strips
- provides a history of comics from the end of the nineteenth century to the present
- explores the ‘semiotics of comics’, from the interaction between the verbal and the visual and how texts interrelate to the way speech and thought are reported in narrative and point of view
- makes the case for comics as multi-modal texts and considers future developments in the genre
- is user friendly and accessible, and provides a full glossary.
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