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ericvreadsstuff's review against another edition
5.0
I'm sure this needs no further recommendations, but I found it everything it is reputed to be! McCloud provides a fascinating and engaging analysis of the art form that could only be told through that art form itself.
Even if you aren't an avid comic reader, I think anyone with an interest in visual arts could appreciate this journey through the history and eccentricities of the comic format.
Even if you aren't an avid comic reader, I think anyone with an interest in visual arts could appreciate this journey through the history and eccentricities of the comic format.
justspringsteen's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
lattelibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
As somebody who has never read graphic novels and/or comics before, this textbook did wonders for me! I would definitely recommend it to people who want to know more about the history of comics, and ways to interpret comics. It was so helpful and brought up many points that have been ingrained in our minds, but we haven't really taken time to notice and explain.
This textbook is really great in the way it teaches you--it shows McCloud talking to you as a character in his own textbook. It's almost as if he's talking to you directly, which I believe makes it easier to both read, learn, and have fun while doing it!
This textbook is really great in the way it teaches you--it shows McCloud talking to you as a character in his own textbook. It's almost as if he's talking to you directly, which I believe makes it easier to both read, learn, and have fun while doing it!
matthewwester's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
This book came highly recommended and I can see why; it's enjoyable and feels like fast reading, yet it's amazing how much depth the author packs in. The book explores what makes comics unique from other art forms and why that matters. It gives examples of how different comic traditions have approached representing time, space, feelings, etc. It provides context on the technological/cultural influences on past generations of comics.
And it inspires the reader to become a part of the future of comics. Really interesting read, I recommend it to anyone interested in art theory or comics.
And it inspires the reader to become a part of the future of comics. Really interesting read, I recommend it to anyone interested in art theory or comics.
threeara's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely incredible - helped me better understand the powerful emotional effect of comics by exploring different ways of using the medium. And it's funny! I adored this book.