Graphic Novels: A Bibliographic Guide to Book-Length Comics [Hardcover]

D. Aviva Rothschild (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1563080869 | ISBN-13: 978-1563080869 | Publication Date: April 15, 1995 | Edition: annotated edition

The first of its kind, this annotated guide describes and evaluates more than 400 works in English. Rothschild's lively annotations discuss important features of each work-including the quality of the graphics, characterizations, dialogue, and the appropriate audience-and introduces mainstream readers to the variety and quality of graphic novels, helps them distinguish between classics and hackwork, and alerts experienced readers to material they may not have discovered. Designed for individuals who need information about graphic novels and for those interested in acquiring them, this book will especially appeal to librarians, booksellers, bookstore owners, educators working with teen and reluctant readers, as well as to readers interested in this genre.

Editorial Reviews

Review

?Aviva Rothschild's bibliography is proof of the complexity and variety of theme that exists within the graphic novel format. Rothschild's annotations are thorough and helpful and range in category from adaptations of classics to super-heroes to Westerns.?-Reference & User Services Quarterly

Product Details

• Hardcover: 246 pages
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited; annotated edition edition (April 15, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563080869
• ISBN-13: 978-1563080869
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #944,119 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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