The Philosophy of Comics: What They Are, How They Work, and Why They Matter

by Henry John Pratt

Book Overview

How do comics produce such a striking range of vibrant stories, representations, and expressions of the sensibilities of their creators? Henry John Pratt's The Philosophy of Comics provides a ground-breaking, illustrated introduction to the study of comics and graphic novels, advancing the field of comics studies by attending to some of its most notable problems. Pratt examines the history of comics, the contrast between comics and cartoons, the tenuous...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0190845430
• ISBN13: 9780190845438
• Release Date: April 2023
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.3"