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Record Nr.

UNINA9910811235703321

Titolo

The art of comics : a philosophical approach / / edited by Aaron Meskin and Roy T. Cook

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Malden, Mass., : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012

ISBN

1-280-78265-X

9786613693044

1-4443-5484-1

1-4443-5481-7

Edizione

[1.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (257 p.)

Collana

New directions in aesthetics ; ; 12

Classificazione

PHI001000

Altri autori (Persone)

MeskinAaron

CookRoy T. <1972->

Disciplina

741.5/9

Soggetti

Comic books, strips, etc - History and criticism

Philosophy in literature

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. The nature and kinds of comics -- pt. 2. Comics and representation -- pt. 3. Comics and the other arts.

Sommario/riassunto

"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 "--