Displaying 1 of 1 2007 Format: Book Author: Versaci, Rocco. Title: This book contains graphic language : comics as literature / Rocco Versaci. Publisher, Date: New York ; London : Continuum, 2007. Description: ix, 237 pages : illustration ; 23 cm Summary: By demonstrating the ways in which comic books (and graphic novels) both reflect upon, and expand the boundaries of literature, Rocco Versaci demonstrates that comics have earned the right to be taken just as seriously as any other literary form. Subjects: Geschichte. Geschichte Comic books, strips, etc. -- History and criticism. Literary form. Comic books, strips, etc. Literary form. Comic Comic. Comic (Sachschlagwort) Literarische Form. Genre: Criticism, interpretation, etc. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-231) and index. Contents: Why comics? An introduction with several digressions -- Creating a "special reality": comic books vs. memoir -- ReMaustering the past: comic books vs. holocaust memoir and photography -- The "New Juornalism" revisited: comic books vs. reportage -- Guerilla warfare and sneak attacks: comic books vs. war films -- Illustrating the classics: comic books vs. "real" literature. Web Site: Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Web Link Klappentext Web Link Klappentext LCCN: 2007031995 ISBN: 9780826428776 0826428770 9780826428783 0826428789 Other Number: 156831041 System Availability: 1 # System items in: 1 # Local items: 1 # Local items in: 1 Current Holds: 0 Place Hold Add to My List Share Expand All | Collapse All Where is it? Suggestions and more Large Cover Image Librarian's View Series Information Similar Titles Similar Series Summary Reader Reviews Displaying 1 of 1
