The Routledge Companion to Comics
The Routledge Companion to Comics by Frank Bramlett is a comprehensive handbook published by Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group on June 30, 2020. Spanning 472 pages, this edition presents a collection of essays from an international group of scholars, exploring various aspects of comics and graphic novels. The book offers an authoritative overview of significant topics and questions within comic studies, providing a global perspective on the field.
Readers will find essays that delve into the history and development of comics, addressing themes such as authorship, ethics, and adaptation. The work also examines the connections between comics and other artistic media, as well as their intersections with disciplines like linguistics and philosophy. This resource is designed not only for those new to the study of comics but also serves as a vital reference for students, scholars, and enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding of this multifaceted medium.
Official synopsis Publisher
This cutting-edge handbook brings together an international roster of scholars to examine many facets of comics and graphic novels. Contributor essays provide authoritative, up-to-date overviewsof the major topics and questions within comic studies, offering readers a truly global approach to understanding the field.
Essays examine:
- the history of the temporal, geographical, and formal development of comics, including topics like art comics, manga, comix, and the comics code;
- issues such as authorship, ethics, adaptation, and translating comics;
- connections between comics and other artistic media (drawing, caricature, film) as well as the linkages between comics and other academic fields like linguistics and philosophy;
- new perspectives on comics genres, from funny animal comics to war comics to romance comics and beyond.
The Routledge Companion to Comics expertly organizes representative work from a range of disciplines, including media and cultural studies, literature, philosophy, and linguistics. More than an introduction to the study of comics, this book will serve as a crucial reference for anyone interested in pursuing research in the area, guiding students, scholars, and comics fans alike.
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “The Routledge Companion to Comics” about?
Who is the author of “The Routledge Companion to Comics”?
When was “The Routledge Companion to Comics” published?
What is the ISBN for “The Routledge Companion to Comics”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
