Contributions

  • Dave Gibbons (Foreword) - Contributor

Publication

2005-10-28 - Collins & Brown

Language

English

Word Count

79,750 words, Guess

Page Count

319 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9781843403005
  • Open LibraryOL8930754M

Classifications

  • LCCPN6710
  • LCCPN6710 .P55 2005

Description

A beautifully illustrated guide to the global comics phenomenon. Every American is familiar with comic book heroes like Superman, Batman and Spider Man--but what about Bomber Girl, Bob Fish, and Rogan Gosh? Images of these international heroes--along with hundreds of others--are featured in this authoritative guide to comics around the world. Tim Pilcher and Brad Brooks examine the cultural impact of comics in over 20 countries, from Japan--where popular titles sell 6.5 million copies per week--to France, where comics are considered an art from on par with music and poetry. A sweeping global survey of the history and evolution of the medium, this informative volume is packed with fascinating stories, enlightening statistics, and colorful illustrations, many never before seen in the United States.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • The Essential Guide to World ComicsPaperbackCollins & Brown2005-10-28

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