{"product_id":"9789871673841","title":"READING COMICS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eREADING COMICS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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 \u003cem\u003eThe Yellow Kid\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eCorto Maltese\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteimberg'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritical analysis of comics as a narrative and artistic genre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEvolution of graphic humor and comics in Argentina and the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship between comics, politics, ideology, and media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStylistic, narrative, and thematic innovations in comics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptations and transpositions from literature to comic book language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReception of the genre by readers and specialized critics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA comprehensive and updated view of comics as an object of critical study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed analysis of key works and authors, both Argentine and international\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConceptual tools to understand the relationships between comics, art, and society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA perspective that combines academic rigor with an accessible and personal approach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA chronological journey spanning more than four decades of critical production on the genre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oscar Steimberg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eterna Cadencia SL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Literature: history and criticism, graphic novels: superheroes and supervillains, role-playing games, wargames, and management games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Essay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 505 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ETERNA CADENCIA SL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407293243739,"sku":"9789871673841","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978987167384.jpg?v=1781851786","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9789871673841","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}