b'Literature GRAPHIC NOVELS 19Critical Survey of Graphic Novels: BEST SELLER! BEST SELLER! BEST SELLER! BEST SELLER!Heroes & SuperheroesWell-organized and very intuitive offering analysis and criticism that is both insightful and accessible.LITERATUREA unique offering. It contains more detailed analysis and interpretation of important stories, thereby providing support for in-depth research. RUSASecond Edition. Heroes & Superheroes provides in-depth insight into 150 of the most popular and studied graphic novels. Researchers will be familiar with the characters and stories included in this collection, but will gain a new, deeper understanding as the literary nature of the stories is presented in a critical format. This second edition includes a wide range of characters, from classics such as Batman and Superman, to the #1 ranked superhero, Spider-Man, and more recent charactersIron Man, Captain America, Wolverine, Ghost Rider, Hulk, Thor, and more. Essays look beyond the pop culture aspects of the medium to show the wide range of literary themes and artistic styles used to convey beliefs and conflicts. Entries discuss Publication FREE Online Access GRAPHIC NOVELSHistory, Plot, Volumes, Characters, Artistic Style, Themes, and Impact. FREEOctober 2018 | Two Volumes; 919 Pages | Print ISBN: 978-1-68217-908-6 | Library Price: $295Critical Survey of Graphic Novels:History, Theme & TechniqueThis impeccable reference work will prove useful to librarians and fans wanting to know what to buy as well as for scholars studying the medium. Library Journal Second Edition. History, Theme & Technique offers over 75 essays that cover the wide range of themes and concepts in graphic novels, including genres, time periods, foreign language traditions, social relevance, and craftsmanship. In addition to insight into various specific aspects of the development of graphic novels, such as storytelling, lettering, inking, and illustration styles, this volume covers production and distribution of graphic novels and the significance and history of comic book conventions. The diverse and varied content of this volume also covers issues on readership and literacy, library collection development, and censorship. This edition provides readers with a solid understanding of the history of graphic novels alongside information FREE Online Accessabout themes and techniques used. As graphic novels grow in popularity, this series will become an importantFREEacquisition for public libraries, high schools, and undergraduate literature collections.March 2019 | One Volume; 512 Pages | Print ISBN: 978-1-68217-911-6 | Library Price: $195 Critical Survey of Graphic Novels:MangaThis work analyzes mangas most important titles to give English-speaking, Western readers a fuller image of what manga is, both through its history and in the present it is easy to read and is useful to researchers in high school and beyond. Recommended. Library JournalSecond Edition. This volume provides in-depth insight into more than 70 of the most popular and studied manga graphic novels, ranging from metaseries like Dragonball to stand-alone books. This single-volume focuses on translated works that have been particularly influential in the development of the manga tradition. Defined by stylized line work, cultural-specific narratives and compelling storytelling, often in contrast to the character-centric framework of American comics, manga encompasses a broad range of genres and subgenres.Each essay shows the wide range of literary themes and dynamic artistic styles inherent in the manga format. Every manga work discussed includes: publication history; short biography of the titles creator; detailed plot summary; list of characters; description of artistic style; theme analysis; and bibliography with suggestions for further reading.FREE Online AccessOctober 2018 | One Volume; 398 Pages | Print ISBN: 978-1-68217-912-3 | Library Price: $195 FREECritical Survey of Graphic Novels: Independents & Underground ClassicsWith a focus on independent and underground publications now considered influential classics, this 3-volume reference offers readers a thorough and stimulating introduction to the genre. Research Book News Second Edition. Independents & Underground Classics offers nearly 250 essays covering graphic novels and core comics series, focusing on the independents and underground genre that form todays canon for academic coursework and library collections. While there is very little underground aspect of this genre left, the independent collection has seen remarkable growth since the previous edition. A first in the field, the Critical Survey of Graphic Novels series focuses on all aspects of graphic novels, aiming to establish it as an important academic discipline and research topic in libraries. Designed for academic institutions, high schools, and public libraries, the series provides unique insight into the stories and themes expressed in both the historic and current landscape of the graphic novel medium. 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