Gravett Terry (4 results)

Softcover. Condition: Fine. 960 pages, illustrated in colour throughout. Original pictorial card covers. This expansive, richly illustrated reference work surveys the global history of comics, graphic novels, and bandes dessinees, presenting 1001 essential titles that have shaped the medium. Edited by renowned comics scholar Paul Gravett, the volume spans centuries and genres, highlighting influential creators, landmark works, and cultural milestones. Size: 16 x 21 cms. Category: Varied Books; ISBN: 1844036987. ISBN/EAN: 9781844036981. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.…

paperback, square 4to, 40pp, numerous colour illustrations, clean and tight, no inscriptions, Very Good condition. ISBN: 1870844491.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 24mo. Original paper wrappers. Introduction, 4 b/w illusts, 14 item catalogue.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Visually amazing, this critical history of comic books, manga, and graphic novels is a must-have for any comic buff or collector. Over the centuries, comic books and their offshoots, such as graphic novels, manga, and bandes dessinà es, have evolved into a phenomenally popular, influential, and unique art form with which we can express our opinions, our fantasies, our nightmares, and our dreams. In short: comics are emphatically no longer just for kids. This diverse, constantly evolving medium is truly coming into its own in the 21st century, from Hollywood's blockbuster adaptations of super-powered caped crusaders to the global spread of Japan's manga and its spinoffs, and from award-winning graphic novels such as Maus and Persepolis to new forms such as online webcomix. This volume is the perfect introduction to a dynamic and globally popular medium, embracing every graphic genre worldwide to assess the very best works of sequential art, graphic literature, comics, and comic strips, past and present.An international survey, this engaging volume is organized according to the year of first publication in the country of origin. An opening section acknowledges pioneering pre-1900 masterpieces, followed by sections divided by decade, creating a fascinating year-by-year chronicle of the graphic medium worldwide. The material includes the very earliest one-off albums to the latest in online comics and features some series and characters that have run for decades. Packed with fantastic reproductions of classic front covers and groundbreaking panels, this book is visually stunning as well as a trove of information--perfect for the passionate collector and casual fan alike.…