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THE ART OF COMICSThe Art of Comics: A Philosophical Introduction is the firstever collection of essays published in English devoted to the philosophical questions raised by the art of comics. The volume, which includes a preface by the renowned comics author Warren Ellis, contains ten cuttingedge essays on a range of philosophical topics raised by comics and graphic novels. These include the definition of comics, the nature of comics genres, the relationship between comics and other arts such as film and literature, the way words and pictures combine in comics, comics authorship, the language of comics, and the metaphysics of comics.The book also contains an indepth introduction by the coeditors which provides an overview of both the book and its subject, as well as a brief history of comics and an overview of extant work on the philosophy of comics.In an area of growing philosophical interest, this volume constitutes a great leap forward in the development of this fast expanding field, and makes a major contribution to the philosophy of art.
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- Q: What is 'The Art of Comics: A Philosophical Approach' about? A: This book is a collection of essays that explores the philosophical questions raised by comics. It covers various topics such as the definition of comics, their relationship with other art forms, and the nature of comics genres.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is edited by Aaron Meskin and includes contributions from various authors, featuring a preface by the renowned comics author Warren Ellis.
- Q: How many essays are included in the book? A: The book includes ten essays that tackle a range of philosophical topics related to comics and graphic novels.
- Q: When was 'The Art of Comics: A Philosophical Approach' published? A: The book was published on February 3, 2014.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 256 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in comic philosophy? A: Yes, the in-depth introduction provides an overview of the subject, making it accessible for beginners interested in the philosophy of comics.
- Q: Does the book cover the history of comics? A: Yes, it includes a brief history of comics along with an overview of existing work on the philosophy of comics.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in the essays? A: The essays discuss themes such as the language of comics, comics authorship, the metaphysics of comics, and the interaction between words and images.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as new.