Understanding Comics
The Invisible Art
Scott McCloud
Explore the fascinating world of comics art with this seminal classic on storytelling and visual communication. Scott McCloud's Understanding Comics delves into the rich history, technical components, and cultural significance of comics, all through the eyes of luminaries like Art Spiegelman, Matt Groening, and Will Eisner. Discover the hidden symbols, secrets between the panels, and surprising technical aspects of this misunderstood art form. A must-read for anyone interested in graphic storytelling.
Publish Date
1993-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
1993-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.01
ISBN
8601401250753
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Recommendations
4
Recommendations
2024-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
I picked it up thinking it was kind of silly, but by the end - and I read it on one sitting - I thought it was one of the best books ever written - or indeed drawn! – source2018-01-31T21:59:46.000Z
@99piorg @scottmccloud Understanding Comics is one of the most fascinating and clear works of criticism I’ve ever read. It is such an amazing book. I think about it all the time. And a seventh grader could grasp it without trouble. – source