Comics Art
Publisher: Tate Publishing, Limited
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9781849760560
Subjects: Comic books, strips, etc., history and criticism
Description: Comics are a unique autonomous art form, one that has its own rich traditions that have given rise to a remarkably vibrant contemporary scene. Paul Gravett, the author of 'Comics art', is one of the world's leading authorities on comics culture. In this richly illustrated book he traces the history of comics from the late nineteenth century through to the huge current interest in manga and graphic novels and the explosion of comics on the internet. Instead of sticking to the familiar Anglo-American-centric bias, Comics Art takes a more international approach. From foundational seminal works such as Rodolphe Töpffer's and Wilhelm Busch's albums, George McManus's Art Deco 'Bringing Up Father' and Alex Raymond's 'Flash Gordon' to the later retro-stylings of Robert Crumb, Gravett traces lines of influence around the world as well as looking at comics as a precursor of cinema.