The Art of Comics
A Philosophical Approach
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Aesthetics
| Author: | Aaron Meskin, Roy T. Cook | ISBN: | 9781444354829 |
| Publisher: | Wiley | Publication: | December 14, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell | Language: | English |
| Author: | Aaron Meskin, Roy T. Cook |
| ISBN: | 9781444354829 |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Publication: | December 14, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Language: | English |
The Art of Comics is the first-ever collection of essays published in English devoted to the philosophical topics raised by comics and graphic novels. In an area of growing philosophical interest, this volume constitutes a great leap forward in the development of this fast expanding field, and makes a powerful contribution to the philosophy of art.
- The first-ever anthology to address the philosophical issues raised by the art of comics
- Provides an extensive and thorough introduction to the field, and to comics more generally
- Responds to the increasing philosophical interest in comic art
- Includes a preface by the renowned comics author Warren Ellis
- Many of the chapters are illustrated, and the book carries a stunning cover by the rising young comics star David Heatley
The Art of Comics is the first-ever collection of essays published in English devoted to the philosophical topics raised by comics and graphic novels. In an area of growing philosophical interest, this volume constitutes a great leap forward in the development of this fast expanding field, and makes a powerful contribution to the philosophy of art.
- The first-ever anthology to address the philosophical issues raised by the art of comics
- Provides an extensive and thorough introduction to the field, and to comics more generally
- Responds to the increasing philosophical interest in comic art
- Includes a preface by the renowned comics author Warren Ellis
- Many of the chapters are illustrated, and the book carries a stunning cover by the rising young comics star David Heatley
