500 Essential Graphic Novels: The Ultimate Guide - Softcover

Kannenberg, Gene, Jr.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0061474517 ISBN 13: 9780061474514

Publisher: Collins Design, 2008

Synopsis

500 Essential Graphic Novels is an all-in-one guide to this exciting form of visual literature.

Including more than 350 authors and 400 artists, this lush volume contains an essential mix of some of the finest visually-stunning stories of our time. From politically-charged non-fiction sagas to imaginative fantasy tales, this ultimate guide has something to satisfy everyone's taste.

The first of its kind, this book focuses on each graphic novel separately, honing in on art technique, style and prose, plus an age rating system so parents will know what is suitable for their children. Chapters are divided by genre, complete with individual plot synopses and star-scaled reviews for each book, providing the reader with a concise and balanced understanding of today's best graphic novels.

About this title

About the Author:

Gene Kannenberg, Jr. gained his PhD in comics at the University of Connecticut and has published numerous articles on comic art, including work for The Comics Journal. He has served as Chair of the International Comic Arts Festival (ICAF) and is the current Director of ComicsResearch.org

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins Design
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0061474517
• ISBN 13: 9780061474514
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 528