Autobiographical Comics
Autobiographical Comics by Andrew Kunka, published by Bloomsbury Academic in 2018, is an annotated edition that spans 290 pages. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to the history, form, and contexts of the genre, focusing on graphic life writing. It provides an accessible overview of the rise of autobiographical comics, cultural contexts, and key texts, including notable works such as Maus and Persepolis.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of important theoretical and critical approaches to autobiographical comics. The book also features a glossary of crucial critical terms, annotated guides for further reading, and discussion questions designed to enhance understanding of the genre. With its focus on art, techniques, and the intersection of biography and popular culture, Autobiographical Comics is a valuable resource for students and enthusiasts alike.
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A complete guide to the history, form and contexts of the genre, Autobiographical Comics helps readers explore the increasingly popular genre of graphic life writing. In an accessible and easy-to-navigate format, the book covers such topics as:
· The history and rise of autobiographical comics
· Cultural contexts
· Key texts – including Maus, Robert Crumb, Persepolis, Fun Home, and American Splendor
· Important theoretical and critical approaches to autobiographical comics
Autobiographical Comics includes a glossary of crucial critical terms, annotated guides to further reading and online resources and discussion questions to help students and readers develop their understanding of the genre and pursue independent study.
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