Dave Sim : Conversations

Eric Hoffman

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Language: English

Published by University Press Of Mississippi, 2014

1628461780 / 9781628461787

Series: Book 31 of 31 - Conversations with Comic Artists

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - In 1977, Dave Sim (b. 1956) began to self-publish Cerebus, one of the earliest and most significant independent comics, which ran for 300 issues and ended, as Sim had planned from early on, in 2004. Over the run of the comic, Sim used it as a springboard to explore not only the potential of the comics medium but also many of the core assumptions of Western society. Through it he analyzed politics, the dynamics of love, religion, and, most controversially, the influence of feminism--which Sim believes has had a negative impact on society. Moreover, Sim inserted himself squarely into the comic as Cerebus's creator, thereby inviting criticism not only of the creation, but also of the creator.What few interviews Sim gave often pushed the limits of what an interview might be in much the same way that Cerebus pushed the limits of what a comic might be. In interviews Sim is generous, expansive, provocative, and sometimes even antagonistic. Regardless of mood, he is always insightful and fascinating. His discursive style is not conducive to the sound bite or to easy summary. Many of these interviews have been out of print for years. And, while the interviews range from very general, career-spanning explorations of his complex work and ideas to tightly focused discussions on specific details of Cerebus, all the interviews contained herein are engaging and revealing.…

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Title
Dave Sim : Conversations
Author
Eric Hoffman
Publisher
University Press Of Mississippi
Publication year
2014
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Taschenbuch
Language
English
ISBN 10
1628461780
ISBN 13
9781628461787
Item weight
446 grams
Dimensions
229x152x16 mm
Series
Book 31 of 31: Conversations with Comic Artists

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