Litcomix

Litcomix Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle version is available to download in english. Read online anytime anywhere directly from your device. Click on the download button below to get a free pdf file of Litcomix book. This book definitely worth reading, it is an incredibly well-written.

Litcomix

Author : Adam Geczy,Jonathan McBurnie
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2023-03-17
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781978828674

Get Book

Litcomix by Adam Geczy,Jonathan McBurnie Pdf

Critical studies of the graphic novel have often employed methodologies taken from film theory and art criticism. Yet, as graphic novels from Maus to Watchmen have entered the literary canon, perhaps the time has come to develop theories for interpreting and evaluating graphic novels that are drawn from classic models of literary theory and criticism. Using the methodology of Georg Lukács and his detailed defense of literary realism as a socially embedded practice, Litcomix tackles difficult questions about reading graphic novels as literature. What critical standards should we use to measure the quality of a graphic novel? How does the genre contribute to our understanding of ourselves and the world? What qualities distinguish it from other forms of literature? LitComix hones its theoretical approach through case studies taken from across the diverse world of comics, from Yoshihiro Tatsumi’s groundbreaking manga to the Hernandez Brothers’ influential alt-comix. Whether looking at graphic novel adaptations of Proust or considering how Jack Kirby’s use of intertextuality makes him the Balzac of comics, this study offers fresh perspectives on how we might appreciate graphic novels as literature.

Hot Pants and Spandex Suits

Author : Esther De Dauw
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-15
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781978806054

Get Book

Hot Pants and Spandex Suits by Esther De Dauw Pdf

The superheroes from DC and Marvel comics are some of the most iconic characters in popular culture today. But how do these figures idealize certain gender roles, body types, sexualities, and racial identities at the expense of others? Hot Pants and Spandex Suits offers a far-reaching look at how masculinity and femininity have been represented in American superhero comics, from the Golden and Silver Ages to the Modern Age. Scholar Esther De Dauw contrasts the bulletproof and musclebound phallic bodies of classic male heroes like Superman, Captain America, and Iron Man with the figures of female counterparts like Wonder Woman and Supergirl, who are drawn as superhumanly flexible and plastic. It also examines the genre’s ambivalent treatment of LGBTQ representation, from the presentation of gay male heroes Wiccan and Hulkling as a model minority couple to the troubling association of Batwoman’s lesbianism with monstrosity. Finally, it explores the intersection between gender and race through case studies of heroes like Luke Cage, Storm, and Ms. Marvel. Hot Pants and Spandex Suits is a fascinating and thought-provoking consideration of what superhero comics teach us about identity, embodiment, and sexuality.

How Long 'til Black Future Month?

Author : N. K. Jemisin
Publisher : Orbit
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780316491358

Get Book

How Long 'til Black Future Month? by N. K. Jemisin Pdf

Three-time Hugo Award winner and NYT bestselling author N. K. Jemisin challenges and delights readers with thought-provoking narratives of destruction, rebirth, and redemption that sharply examine modern society in her first collection of short fiction, which includes never-before-seen stories. "Marvelous and wide-ranging." -- Los Angeles Times"Gorgeous" -- NPR Books"Breathtakingly imaginative and narratively bold." -- Entertainment Weekly Spirits haunt the flooded streets of New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. In a parallel universe, a utopian society watches our world, trying to learn from our mistakes. A black mother in the Jim Crow South must save her daughter from a fey offering impossible promises. And in the Hugo award-nominated short story "The City Born Great," a young street kid fights to give birth to an old metropolis's soul.

The Blacker the Ink

Author : Frances Gateward,John Jennings
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-16
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780813572352

Get Book

The Blacker the Ink by Frances Gateward,John Jennings Pdf

When many think of comic books the first thing that comes to mind are caped crusaders and spandex-wearing super-heroes. Perhaps, inevitably, these images are of white men (and more rarely, women). It was not until the 1970s that African American superheroes such as Luke Cage, Blade, and others emerged. But as this exciting new collection reveals, these superhero comics are only one small component in a wealth of representations of black characters within comic strips, comic books, and graphic novels over the past century. The Blacker the Ink is the first book to explore not only the diverse range of black characters in comics, but also the multitude of ways that black artists, writers, and publishers have made a mark on the industry. Organized thematically into “panels” in tribute to sequential art published in the funny pages of newspapers, the fifteen original essays take us on a journey that reaches from the African American newspaper comics of the 1930s to the Francophone graphic novels of the 2000s. Even as it demonstrates the wide spectrum of images of African Americans in comics and sequential art, the collection also identifies common character types and themes running through everything from the strip The Boondocks to the graphic novel Nat Turner. Though it does not shy away from examining the legacy of racial stereotypes in comics and racial biases in the industry, The Blacker the Ink also offers inspiring stories of trailblazing African American artists and writers. Whether you are a diehard comic book fan or a casual reader of the funny pages, these essays will give you a new appreciation for how black characters and creators have brought a vibrant splash of color to the world of comics.

Mixed-Race Superheroes

Author : Sika A. Dagbovie-Mullins,Eric L. Berlatsky
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-16
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781978814615

Get Book

Mixed-Race Superheroes by Sika A. Dagbovie-Mullins,Eric L. Berlatsky Pdf

American culture has long represented mixed-race identity in paradoxical terms. On the one hand, it has been associated with weakness, abnormality, impurity, transgression, shame, and various pathologies; however, it can also connote genetic superiority, exceptional beauty, and special potentiality. This ambivalence has found its way into superhero media, which runs the gamut from Ant-Man and the Wasp’s tragic mulatta villain Ghost to the cinematic depiction of Aquaman as a heroic “half-breed.” The essays in this collection contend with the multitude of ways that racial mixedness has been presented in superhero comics, films, television, and literature. They explore how superhero media positions mixed-race characters within a genre that has historically privileged racial purity and propagated images of white supremacy. The book considers such iconic heroes as Superman, Spider-Man, and The Hulk, alongside such lesser-studied characters as Valkyrie, Dr. Fate, and Steven Universe. Examining both literal and symbolic representations of racial mixing, this study interrogates how we might challenge and rewrite stereotypical narratives about mixed-race identity, both in superhero media and beyond.

The Graphic Canon

Author : Russell Kick
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781609803834

Get Book

The Graphic Canon by Russell Kick Pdf

Description based on: volume 2, c2012, title from t.p.

Musing the Mosaic

Author : Matthew Roberson
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2003-05-08
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0791457273

Get Book

Musing the Mosaic by Matthew Roberson Pdf

Examines Sukenick's role in reshaping the American literary tradition.

Susceptible

Author : Geneviève Castrée
Publisher : Drawn & Quarterly
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-10
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781770465787

Get Book

Susceptible by Geneviève Castrée Pdf

Goglu is a daydreamer with a young working mother, a disengaged stepfather, and a father who lives two thousand miles away. Drawing, punk rock, and the promise of true independence guide Goglu to adulthood while her home’s daily chaos inevitably shapes her identity. Susceptible is a devastating graphic novel debut by Geneviève Castrée; it's a testament to the heartbreaking loss of innocence when a child is forced to be the adult amongst grownups.

Hypernaturals Vol. 3

Author : Dan Abnett,Andy Lanning
Publisher : Boom! Studios
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-08
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781613982037

Get Book

Hypernaturals Vol. 3 by Dan Abnett,Andy Lanning Pdf

It is the far future; the human race has finally colonized the galaxy, preserving an era of prosperity that's only possible because of The Hypernaturals. Until the celebrated, galaxy-wide superhero task force mysteriously vanishes. Now, with the teams’ greatest enemy on the loose again; it's up to a group of retired and long forgotten Hypernaturals -- and their novice recruits -- to save the galaxy from complete destruction. The highly anticipated conclusion of the cosmic superhero epic from Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, the superstar writing duo behind Guardians of the Galaxy and The Legion!

LitGleam-December Edition

Author : BlueRose Publishers
Publisher : BlueRose Publishers
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-24
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

Get Book

LitGleam-December Edition by BlueRose Publishers Pdf

"In our much-anticipated December edition, we have put together an assortment of literary pieces that capture the spirit of our theme for this month—Christmas, Merriment, and Light-Hearted/Humorous Literature. You will come across articles on the spirit of Christmas, a wonderful write-up on the Landour Bakehouse that’ll make you smack your lips, a fictional piece woven around a Secret Santa week, the review of A Christmas Carol, a couple of delightful articles on humour in literature, and much more. Happiness Alert: Merry Santa is in LitTown this month, which means we’ve dedicated our features section to spreading the jolly spirit of Christmas through our standard LitWord, LitQuiz, and LitComic, designed against a snowy background this time. So, go ahead and dive in. This winter, don’t be a scrooge! Hail LitSanta!"

Adventure Time: Marceline & The Scream Queens

Author : Meredith Gran,Pendleton Ward
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781608863136

Get Book

Adventure Time: Marceline & The Scream Queens by Meredith Gran,Pendleton Ward Pdf

Follows Princess Bubblegum and Marceline's paranormal rock band's tour of Ooo as they confront scenesters, beasts born of self-doubt, and other challenges, in a tale with other stories about the same characters interspersed among the episodes.

Guts

Author : Raina Telgemeier
Publisher : Graphix
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10
Category : Anxiety disorders.Digestion
ISBN : 1743832680

Get Book

Guts by Raina Telgemeier Pdf

Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. It soon becomes clear that Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. What's going on? Raina Telgemeier once again brings us a thoughtful, charming, and funny true story about growing up and gathering the courage to faceand conqueryour fears.

Key of Z

Author : Claudio Sanchez
Publisher : Boom! Studios
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-20
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781613981160

Get Book

Key of Z by Claudio Sanchez Pdf

New York City is down but not out - the zombie apocalypse has destroyed much of the city, but hard-boiled humanity hangs on. But with the survivors divided into warring factions, and the undead hiding behind every corner, only one man can walk the streets alone: Nick Ewing. His murdered wife and child, from the grave, give him the strength to continue his vendetta against the king of Yankee Stadium. The complete collected hit series from Coheed and Cambria frontman Claudio Sanchez, Chondra Echert, hot new talent Aaron Kuder, and cover artist Nathan Fox.

Fashion Installation

Author : Adam Geczy,Vicki Karaminas
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-13
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781350032538

Get Book

Fashion Installation by Adam Geczy,Vicki Karaminas Pdf

Gone are the days when fashion relied on a runway launch with coinciding press promotions to show a couturier's new range. Today, design houses are thinking beyond traditional methods of display to stimulate interest in their collections, such as to the internet, fashion film and, more recently, fashion installations. This book offers a critical evaluation of the changing ways in which fashion has been exhibited, focusing specifically on the recent turn toward installation, whether in the form of static presentations, interactive performances or the more conventional curated designer exhibition. Connecting viewers – and consumers – on an immersive level, the fashion world has begun to appropriate installation methods traditionally associated with displays of experimental art, transcending the runway system and its constraints. This book turns to the designers who have pioneered fashion installations, such as Aitor Throup, Muccia Prada, Walter Van Beirendonck and Hussein Chalayan among others, and also looks back to the early influential fashion displays by designers such as Worth and Poiret to provide historical context. Divided into three parts, and covering a variety of installations from Vivienne Westwood's fashioned 'concept' stores to Gareth Pugh's immersive films, this ground-breaking book positions the designer as the curator and exhibition-maker and offers the first focused study of the pertinent concept of fashion installation.

Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake

Author : Natasha Allegri,Pendleton Ward
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781608863389

Get Book

Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake by Natasha Allegri,Pendleton Ward Pdf

When Fionna the Human rescues a feral flame boy from a pack of wild fire lions, it starts her on a quest she will never forget.