The philosophy of comics : what they are, how they work, and why they matter / Henry John Pratt ; illustrated by Kurt F. Shaffert.

9780197689691

New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2023.

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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 place of comics in the art world, and what it is to be a comic in the first place. Comics work through extensive modes of representation and expression, including through film, non-graphic literature, and theatre.

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September 14, 2023

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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