Comics Unmasked: Art and Anarchy in the UK - Hardcover

Paul Gravett And John Harris Dunning

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0712357750 ISBN 13: 9780712357753

Publisher: British Library, 2014

Synopsis

It may come as a surprise that comics offer much more than meets the eye. Of course we all have happy memories of favourite childhood reading (Beano, Dandy, Eagle, Mad, Viz the list is endless). But how aware are we that there is something inherently anarchic about comics? A huge variety have been produced over the centuries by British creators. It is a strong tradition that continues today. Some of the biggest names in comics - Alan Moore (Watchmen, V for Vendetta), Neil Gaiman (Sandman), Mark Millar (Kick-Ass) and Grant Morrison (Batman: Arkham Asylum) - are featured in this visually stimulating book (which accompanies a major exhibition at the British Library). But there are many, many more. And it is the diversity of content and form, as well as comics ongoing relevance, which is a main focus. The seditious aspects of the comics tradition - adult, underground and alternative material is highlighted, alongside the superheroes who still dominate the scene. There is anarchy everywhere that you look!

About this title

About the Author:

Paul Gravett has written many books on comics, the most recent ones being Comics Art (2013) and 1001 Comics You must Read Before You Die (2011 and 2014). John Dunning is author of the acclaimed graphic novel Salem Brownstone: All Along the Watchtowers (2009).

About this edition

• Publisher: British Library
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0712357750
• ISBN 13: 9780712357753
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192