Description
READING COMICS
Book Summary
This volume brings together Oscar Steimberg's critical work on the world of comics and graphic humor, from his first texts published in 1968 to the present day. More than just an academic analysis, the book offers a personal and lucid look that spans international classics such as The Yellow Kid or Corto Maltese to the great Argentine figures like Mafalda, Inodoro Pereyra, or Patoruzú. The reader will find a deep study of the origins of the genre, its reception, its relationship with the media, art, and politics, as well as the narrative and stylistic innovations that have marked its evolution.
What is it about?
Steimberg's work is an exhaustive journey through comics as a cultural and artistic phenomenon. Building on the original 1977 edition, the author incorporates new pieces that expand the analysis to the present day. The book addresses the transposition of literature into comics, the connections between comics and ideology, and the relationship of the genre with specialized criticism and production contexts. With a tone that alternates analytical rigor with a humorous and personal vision, the author guides the reader through a genre that moves from humor to drama and social reflection, examining both local and international production.
Main Topics
- Critical analysis of comics as a narrative and artistic genre
- Evolution of graphic humor and comics in Argentina and the world
- Relationship between comics, politics, ideology, and media
- Stylistic, narrative, and thematic innovations in comics
- Adaptations and transpositions from literature to comic book language
- Reception of the genre by readers and specialized critics
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at scholars of literature and communication, cultural critics, teachers, and students interested in the analysis of comics as a form of expression. It will also be of great interest to fans of comics and graphic humor who wish to deepen their knowledge of their most representative works and authors, as well as to readers curious about understanding the role of this genre in contemporary culture.
What this book offers
- A comprehensive and updated view of comics as an object of critical study
- Detailed analysis of key works and authors, both Argentine and international
- Conceptual tools to understand the relationships between comics, art, and society
- A perspective that combines academic rigor with an accessible and personal approach
- A chronological journey spanning more than four decades of critical production on the genre
Technical Specifications
- Author: Oscar Steimberg
- Publisher: Eterna Cadencia SL
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Literature: history and criticism, graphic novels: superheroes and supervillains, role-playing games, wargames, and management games
- Collection: Essay
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: August 2013
- Number of pages: 384
- Weight: 505 g
Editorial Review
This is a reference work for the analysis of comics in the Spanish language, which stands out for its breadth of vision and its ability to combine academic study with a perspective accessible to the non-specialized reader. The inclusion of recent texts in the original 1977 edition makes it a valuable document for understanding the evolution of the genre and its criticism over time. Recommended for those seeking a rigorous yet enjoyable approach to the universe of comics and graphic humor.