{"product_id":"6874-comics-comix-graphic-art","title":"Comics, Comix \u0026 Graphic Novels: A History Of Comic Art","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEditor: \u003c\/b\u003eRoger Sabin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/b\u003ePhaidon Press Ltd, London\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication: \u003c\/b\u003e2001, First Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding: \u003c\/b\u003eHardcover, section sewn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages: \u003c\/b\u003e240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize: \u003c\/b\u003e255 x 300\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eText: \u003c\/b\u003eEnglish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN: \u003c\/b\u003e0714839930\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Preface) 'For more than a century the comic book has been one of our most familiar, yet least appreciated, popular art forms. As vehemently criticised as it is passionately defended, it has evolved from humble beginnings into a graphically sophisticated and culturally revealing medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a time when vintage comics are fetching huge prices at auction, this book traces the history of the medium from 'comic papers' for kids, through the underground 'comix' movement of the 1960s and 1970s, to the glossy book-format 'graphic novels' of today. Organised thematically, it investigates comic art's varied genres including humour, adventure and titles for girls and charts the rise, fall and revival of the medium. In so doing, Roger Sabin highlights the careers of the creators behind some of the best-known characters in modern fiction -from Superman to Sgt Rock, Tintin to Tank Girl and the Freak Brothers to the Fat Slags. He examines not only those of the first wave The Beano and Eagle and Marvel Comics, such as Captain America and The Incredible Hulk but also the names who are currently providing comics with a new lease of life. Familiar material is covered: the manic clowning of Leo Baxendale (The Beano), the bombastic power-plays of Jack Kirby (The Incredible Hulk) and the underground scatology of Robert Crumb (Zap). Less well-known themes and creators are also included, such as: the surreal 1950s retro of Dan Clownes (Eightball), the gothic superheroics of Todd McFarlane (Spawn), the inspired lunacy of Chris Donald (Viz), the anthropormorphic dramas of Art Spiegelman (Maus) and the break-neck cyberpunk of Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncompassing traditions from the USA, Britain, Europe and Japan, Comics, Comix and Graphic Novels presents the most complete and up-to-date survey of comic art available. Illustrated with over 600 images, this book will appeal to comic fans of all kinds, and will undoubtedly become an essential reference work for students, graphic designers and media professionals.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eVery Good. Shelf ware consistent with age. Light rubbing to cover\/edges. Fading to spine\/cover. Please note that some product listings use stock imagery, so the item received may not be the item shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard Postage: \u003c\/b\u003eProvides 'limited cover' for loss\/damage only up to £30GBP. Please select the alternative ‘full cover' option at checkout for more valuable items! Excess shipping charges will be reimbursed. \u003cb\u003eAny import charges\/taxes, if incurred, to be covered by the buyer.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6874\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57867551736191,"sku":"6874","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0496\/2979\/0360\/files\/6874-Comics-Comix-Graphic-Art-1.jpg?v=1782833765","url":"https:\/\/www.theprintarkive.co.uk\/products\/6874-comics-comix-graphic-art","provider":"The Print Arkive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}