The comics since 1945 / Brian Walker.
Walker, Brian, 1952-; Walker, Brian, 1952- Comics before 1945.
2006
PN6725 .W25 2006
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Title The comics since 1945 / Brian Walker.
Author Walker, Brian, 1952-
ISBN 9780810992603 (paperback)
0810992604 (paperback)
Publication Details New York : Abrams, 2006.
Language English
Description 336 pages : illustrations ; 32 cm
Call Number PN6725 .W25 2006
Dewey Decimal Classification 741.50973
Summary "It is hard to imagine a world without Little Orphan Annie, Popeye, Snoopy, and Garfield. Newspaper comics arrive in millions of homes each day and make families laugh out loud. They're not only funny - they also reflect their times. American newspaper comics evolved during the latter half of the nineteenth century when powerful forces of social and technological change combined to revolutionize mass entertainment. The comics industry has changed dramatically since that time. Radio, television, and the internet have challenged newspapers for dominance. Throughout its history, the art form has, time and again, proved its popular appeal and commercial adaptability. From the newspaper wars at the end of the nineteenth century to the cutting edge competition on the information superhighway at the beginning of the twenty-first century, comics have continued to thrive. In this color packed compendium, cartoonist and historian Brian Walker has amassed more than 700 illustrations, including scores of rare examples provided by the artists themselves. Organized by decade, with biographical profiles and descriptions of different genres and themes, The Comics is both comprehensive and graphically stunning. This humorous collection is a classic survey of American culture since 1945"--Jacket.
Note A companion volume to: The comics before 1945.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
Added Author Walker, Brian, 1952- Comics before 1945.
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