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The Superhero Reader,New
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With contributions from Will Brooker, Jeffrey A. Brown, Scott Bukatman, John G. Cawelti, Peter Coogan, Jules Feiffer, Charles Hatfield, Henry Jenkins, Robert Jewett and John Shelton Lawrence, Gerard Jones, Geoff Klock, Karin Kukkonen, Andy Medhurst, Adilifu Nama, Walter Ong, Lorrie Palmer, Richard Reynolds, Trina Robbins, Lillian Robinson, Roger B. Rollin, Gloria Steinem, Jennifer Stuller, Fredric Wertham, and Philip WylieDespite their commercial appeal and crossmedia reach, superheroes are only recently starting to attract sustained scholarly attention. This groundbreaking collection brings together essays and book excerpts by major writers on comics and popular culture.While superhero comics are a distinct and sometimes disdained branch of comics creation, they are integral to the development of the North American comic book and the history of the medium. For the past halfcentury, they have also been the one overwhelmingly dominant market genre. The sheer volume of superhero comics that have been published over the years is staggering. Major superhero universes constitute one of the most expansive storytelling canvases ever fashioned. Moreover, characters inhabiting these fictional universes are immensely influential, having achieved iconic recognition around the globe. Their images and adventures have shaped many other media, such as film, videogames, and even prose fiction.The primary aim of this reader is twofold: first, to collect in a single volume a sampling of the most sophisticated commentary on superheroes, and second, to bring into sharper focus the ways in which superheroes connect with larger social, cultural, literary, aesthetic, and historical themes that are of interest to a great many readers both in the academy and beyond.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Superhero Reader'? A: The Superhero Reader focuses on scholarly commentary and analysis of superhero comics, highlighting their cultural, social, and historical significance.
- Q: Who are some of the contributors to this book? A: Contributors include notable scholars and writers such as Will Brooker, Jeffrey A. Brown, and Gloria Steinem, among others.
- Q: What is the page count of 'The Superhero Reader'? A: 'The Superhero Reader' has a total of 342 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may have some wear but is still in usable shape.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Superhero Reader' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Superhero Reader' published? A: 'The Superhero Reader' was published on June 24, 2013.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The Superhero Reader' is categorized under Performing Arts.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book provides sophisticated commentary that is suitable for both academic study and general readers interested in superhero culture.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Superhero Reader'? A: The book explores themes such as social, cultural, literary, aesthetic, and historical contexts related to superheroes.
- Q: Can this book be a good resource for understanding the evolution of superhero comics? A: Absolutely, 'The Superhero Reader' collects important essays that trace the evolution and impact of superhero comics over time.