Graphic Novels and Comics in Libraries and Archives: Essays on Readers, Research, History and Cataloging - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786443022 ISBN 13: 9780786443024

Publisher: McFarland, 2010

Synopsis

To say that graphic novels, comics, and other forms of sequential art have become a major part of popular culture and academia would be a vast understatement. Now an established component of library and archive collections across the globe, graphic novels are proving to be one of the last kinds of print publications actually gaining in popularity. Full of practical advice and innovative ideas for librarians, educators, and archivists, this book provides a wide-reaching look at how graphic novels and comics can be used to their full advantage in educational settings. Topics include the historically tenuous relationship between comics and librarians; the aesthetic value of sequential art; the use of graphic novels in library outreach services; collection evaluations for both American and Canadian libraries; cataloging tips and tricks; and the swiftly growing realm of webcomics.

About this title

About the Author:

Robert G. Weiner is associate humanities librarian at Texas Tech University. His works have been published in the Journal of Popular Culture, Public Library Quarterly, Journal of American Culture, International Journal of Comic Art and Popular Music and Society. He lives in Lubbock, Texas.

From Booklist:

Does the world really need another manifesto on graphic novels? Absolutely—especially this engaging collection of essays from an array of established experts and aficionados featuring quotations, charts, graphs, statistics, insights, and thoughtful reflection. Twenty-nine very brief selections—most under 10 pages—address multiple aspects of this multifaceted genre, spanning basic background information, audiences, recommended titles, promotion of selections and programming, cataloging, and so on through philosophical musings on the ontology of comic-book art. Meticulously researched and referenced, this manual could easily become the standard introductory textbook for library science and university graphic-literature classes, and it will also be of interest to practicing professionals looking for collection-development and management tips. --Kathleen McBroom

About this edition

• Publisher: McFarland
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0786443022
• ISBN 13: 9780786443024
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288
• Editor: Weiner Robert G.