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By: Scott McCloud – Understanding Comics « Fyrefly's Book Blog

Scott McCloud – Understanding Comics « Fyrefly's Book Blog — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:20:25 +0000

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By: rebeccareid

rebeccareid — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:00:33 +0000

Jenny, I too loved this book!

By: Shannon

Shannon — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:16:29 +0000

I added yours to mine also. =)

And I had no idea there was a sequel! I’m definitely going to read it, thanks for letting me know about it. =)

By: June Graphic Novel Reviews (and a note about Infinite Jest) « Shananagins

June Graphic Novel Reviews (and a note about Infinite Jest) « Shananagins — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:15:23 +0000

[…] In Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art, Scott McCloud attempts to do exactly what the title states, help you to understand comics. McCloud is not only incredibly knowledgable on the subject, but also able to relate the information in a very fun, entertaining, and easy to grasp way. He starts with defining comics, not as easy a task as you would think, and then goes into the history of comics, starting at cave painting (I’m pretty sure, but I returned to book to the library awhile ago.) There’s also a lot of technical terms and techniques employed in comic writing, but it’s not boring at all. A fair amount of psychology relating to the topic is included. I learned quite a lot about both the history of comics and the modern styles. Anyone who enjoys reading comics and graphic novels should definitely check this out. (Also reviewed at: Jenny’s Books.) […]

By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:19:39 +0000

Added your link to my post! 🙂

I did find it a lot to take in all at once. That’s a problem I sometimes have with nonfiction books – they overload my brain! In this case, it was so interesting I didn’t want to stop reading it. I expect there’s a lot that I missed or forgot in the book for that reason. Actually, I’m finding that density problem to be much more noticeable with the sequel, Reinventing Comics. With that one, I really do have to take breaks.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:21:11 +0000

I read this book recently and did a mini review of it today. =)

I loved this book to the nth degree, but I had to take breaks in between, because the matter was so dense compared to what I’m used to in graphic novels. Too much and my brain just stopped absorbing. Did you feel that way too?

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:18:23 +0000

Nymeth – It made me want to read some Japanese comics! I’ve never really read any, because there’s just zillions of them at the bookshop and I never know which are good. Any suggestions?

Ella – ILL slips, look at you. My library has an ILL program that I don’t think I’ve ever used. I just sigh sadly and wish they had the books I want.

Oo, I want a book about Magritte now! I don’t know anything about his techniques or his life or anything…

By: boxofbooks

boxofbooks — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:45:15 +0000

I have got to find this book!

(It’s funny you mention Magritte in the same post; I have one of those enormous glossy books of his work, and I was looking at it the other day and wishing I could paint the kind of wood he does; but I agree, he is mostly unfathomable. My book says, for instance, that he picked titles at random and used the same twelve symbols over and over without identifying their significance, and he never gives a straight answer in interviews. But, man, his floorboards are nice.)

Off to the library to find an ILL slip.

By: Nymeth

Nymeth — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:08:09 +0000

I loved the bit about the different kinds of transitions and how they’re used in Western/Japanese comics too. And hmm, I’d say she might be misunderstanding Magritte, but then again, maybe we’re both misunderstanding Magritte? Or misunderstanding her? Anyway, I really like Magritte too.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:35:55 +0000

It’s wonderful! At first I wasn’t sure how I felt about having a little cartoon guy lecturing me, but it was a lot of fun actually. I like it when people break the fourth wall. 🙂