9780810949706
The Comics Before 1945
Brian Walker
ISBN 13: 9780810949706
Publisher: Harry N Abrams Inc
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Hardcover
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A comprehensive survey of fifty years of comics explores how such characters as Buster Brown, Krazy Kat, and Li'l Abner reflected societal attitudes and changes in the first half of the twentieth century, providing in-depth biographies of twenty-one influential comic creators and featuring rare original artwork.
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Book Description: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York, 2004. Hard Cover. Book Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 9 1/2 x 13". 335 pages, 475 black and white illustrations, 100 color illustrations. Bookseller Inventory # 019088 Bookseller & Payment Information | More Books from this Seller | Ask Bookseller a Question |
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Book Description: Abrams, United States, 2004. Hardback. Book Condition: New. 330 x 243 mm. Brand New Book with Free Worldwide Delivery. In the five decades after the Yellow Kid first appeared in 1895, the funnies became an essential element of American life. Comic strip characters, Buster Brown, the Katzenjammer Kids, Krazy Kat, Tarzan, Dick Tracy, Popeye, Blondie, Li'l Abner, were everywhere. They starred in live-action and animated films, stage plays, and radio programs. Their phrases invaded the language; their adventures, which reflected societal changes, were retold in books and inspired hit songs. This visually stunning, comprehensive survey, copiously illustrated with rare original comics art, is the most authoritative history of prewar American newspaper comics currently in print. It documents the major trends in the funnies business, decade by decade, and presents in-depth biographies of 21 of the most influential creators of the era. "The Comics Before 1945 joins Brian Walker's "The Comics Since 1945 to form a classic survey of American popular culture by one of the greatest authorities in the field. Bookseller Inventory # AA99780810949706 Bookseller & Payment Information | More Books from this Seller | Ask Bookseller a Question |
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Book Description: Harry N. Abrams, 2006. Hard Cover. Book Condition: New. 336 pages. ISBN13: 9780810949706 Size: 13" x 15" (330mm x 381mm). In their first five decades, the funnies became an essential element of American life. This followed on from the development the Yellow Kid, who first appeared in 1895. Comic strip characters such as Mutt & Jeff, the Katzenjammer Kids, Krazy Kat, Tarzan, Dick Tracy, Popeye, Blondie, Li'l Abner were everywhere. In addition to the daily & Sunday newspaper strips they appeared in live-action and animated films, stage plays, and radio programs. They became an intrinsic part of American society, with their catchphrases accepted into everyday language. In Brian Walker's detailed & lavishly illustrated reference we take a chorological look at the various decades, from the turn-of the 20th century until the mid-1940s. Also included are 21 in-depth biographies of the most influential creators, plus a detailed bibliography & full index. It's large format & beautiful illustrations will make this a standard reference for many years to come. For anyone interested in American popular culture or the history of its comic strips this is a book to treasure. Bookseller Inventory # CB1945 Bookseller & Payment Information | More Books from this Seller | Ask Bookseller a Question |
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