The idea behind this book was "computers, internet, and comics." Sounds great, but there was a bit too much explaining the history of computers and internet. It was necessary for those people who don't know, and I reccomend it for those who want to learn about computers / internet in general. However, as a seasoned computer tech of sorts, reading most of this book was like "eating 10 pounds of potato salad" as McCloud himself described his book at one time. Another problem is that the book is somewhat outdated. Comics on the web are proliferating successfully, and broadband and VERY fast computers are quite affordable now.
It has good moments, though his first book "Understanding Comics" is much, much better. That is a landmark title for comics.
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Reinventing Comics: How Imagination And Technology Are Revolutionizing An Art Form (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) School & Library Binding – July 25, 2000
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Scott McCloud
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FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Explains how digital revolutions are affecting the comic strip business, from the artist's creation of the comic strips to the distribution of the finished product to the consumers.
- Print length256 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherTurtleback Books
- Publication dateJuly 25, 2000
- Dimensions10.34 x 6.84 x 0.9 inches
- ISBN-100613280407
- ISBN-13978-0613280402
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- Publisher : Turtleback Books (July 25, 2000)
- Language : English
- School & Library Binding : 256 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0613280407
- ISBN-13 : 978-0613280402
- Item Weight : 1.55 pounds
- Dimensions : 10.34 x 6.84 x 0.9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #6,100,919 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #885 in How to Create Comics
- #30,822 in Arts & Photography Criticism
- #41,670 in Art History (Books)
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Scott McCloud has been writing, drawing, and examining comics since 1984. Winner of the Eisner and Harvey awards, his works have been translated into more than sixteen languages. Frank Miller (Sin City, 300) called him "just about the smartest guy in comics." He lives with his family in southern California. His online comics and inventions can be found at scottmccloud.com.
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