Sunday 9 January 2011

Books: Graphic Novels: Stories To Change Your Life

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Graphic Novels: Stories To Change Your Life
By Paul Gravett

2005





Available now from Islington Libraries
You can reserve this item for free here:
http://www.library.islington.gov.uk/TalisPrism/

Need a primer on the daunting world of comic books? Or just looking for some advice on somewhere good to start? This nicely arranged and wide-ranging book by Paul Gravett could be just the thing you're looking for. A collection of 30 of the best graphic novels in the world today neatly arranged by genre with brief introductions to each - it's a perfect place to splash around if you're looking to get your feet wet. With sample pages that feature full page reproductions of the book it's talking about and handy little directions (pointing out themes, tricks, characters, keywords etc) this is a comforting hand to hold on to and a soothing voice telling you everything's fine for anyone taking their first steps into the vast world of graphic fiction...

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Further reading: Understanding Comics, Alec: How to be an Artist

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