Understanding comics

Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art

★A masterpiece by renowned American comics theorist Scott McLeod, a bestseller for 30 years, translated into over 16 languages ​​worldwide★One of the world's most influential works on comics theory, winner of numerous international awards including the Harvey Award and the Eisner Award★Analyzing comics, a powerful yet misunderstood art form, and deconstructing its various elements step by step★Presenting content in a simple and intuitive comic format, even those with no drawing background or knowledge of comics can easily understand it————————————
"Understanding Comics" is the representative work of American comics theorist Scott McLeod. Through humorous comics, it systematically introduces the development history, artistic language, and expression techniques of comics as a contemporary art form. It is an introductory book to popularize comics art to the public.
In this book, the author not only proposes a complete theoretical system, but also discusses the specific steps and methods of creating comics through specific examples. With a proper combination of text and pictures, he explains in an easy-to-understand way the unique charm of comic art.
To read this book, readers don't need any prior drawing experience, or even comics experience, because the book itself is a comic. Whenever the author discusses a new comics concept, he presents it in the form of a comic, making the theory self-practical. It can be said that the book discusses comics through comics.
Brilliant! This landmark work dissects and considers comics as a potent medium, and anyone interested in this art form should read it. —Will Eisner Whether you're reading comics, writing scripts, teaching comics, or drawing comics, this book is a must-read. —Neil Gaiman Scott MacLeod cleverly translates his theories into an easy-to-read comic book, deconstructing the language of comics while also unwittingly revealing secrets about time, space, art, and even the entire universe! This is the most intelligent comic I've ever read. It's fantastic! —Art Spiegelman (author of Maus)

2024-06-01

新星出版社

New Classic Culture

224

9787513352697