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Graphic Women: Life Narrative And Contemporary Comics (Gender And Culture Series)
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Some Of The Most Acclaimed Books Of The Twentyfirst Century Are Autobiographical Comics By Women. Aline Kominskycrumb Is A Pioneer Of The Autobiographical Form, Showing Women'S Everyday Lives, Especially Through The Lens Of The Body. Phoebe Gloeckner Places Teenage Sexuality At The Center Of Her Work, While Lynda Barry Uses Collage And The Empty Spaces Between Frames To Capture The Process Of Memory. Marjane Satrapi'S Persepolis Experiments With Visual Witness To Frame Her Personal And Historical Narrative, And Alison Bechdel'S Fun Home Meticulously Incorporates Family Documents By Hand To Represent The Author'S Past.These Five Cartoonists Move The Art Of Autobiography And Graphic Storytelling In New Directions, Particularly Through The Depiction Of Sex, Gender, And Lived Experience. Hillary L. Chute Explores Their Verbal And Visual Techniques, Which Have Transformed Autobiographical Narrative And Contemporary Comics. Through The Interplay Of Words And Images, And The Counterpoint Of Presence And Absence, They Express Difficult, Even Traumatic Stories While Engaging With The Workings Of Memory. Intertwining Aesthetics And Politics, These Women Both Rewrite And Redesign The Parameters Of Acceptable Discourse.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Graphic Women: Life Narrative and Contemporary Comics'? A: The book explores the intersection of autobiography and graphic storytelling, highlighting how women cartoonists depict personal experiences and narratives related to sex, gender, and lived experience.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Hillary L. Chute, who examines the works of prominent female cartoonists and their contributions to the genre.
- Q: What types of comics are discussed in this book? A: The book discusses autobiographical comics created by women, focusing on works by Aline Kominsky-Crumb, Phoebe Gloeckner, Lynda Barry, Marjane Satrapi, and Alison Bechdel.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 297 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Graphic Women'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Graphic Women' published? A: It was published on November 16, 2010.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Is there any specific focus on the techniques used by the authors? A: Yes, Hillary L. Chute explores the verbal and visual techniques used by these cartoonists, analyzing how they transform autobiographical narrative through their art.
- Q: What series is this book part of? A: This book is part of the Gender and Culture Series.
- Q: Can this book be useful for understanding contemporary comics? A: Yes, it provides insights into how female cartoonists are reshaping autobiographical narratives and contemporary comics through their unique perspectives.