Gordon, Ian

Film and Comic Books

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ISBN 13:
9781578069781
author:
Gordon, Ian
format:
Paperback
publisher:
University Press of Mississippi
language:
English
Publication Year:
2007
Pages:
328
Dimensions:
152mm X 229mm
Genre:
Comic book & cartoon art
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£18.83

Description

Film and Comic Books explores the challenges of adapting one medium to another, from the translation of comic aesthetics into film to the reception of comic book-based films. Contributors examine a range of adaptations, including superhero movies, comic strips, realist and autobiographical comics, and photo-montage comics. The essays cover a diverse selection of films, starting with the 1978 Superman, which led to a wave of comic book adaptations in the following decades. This includes notable works such as From Hell, V for Vendetta, and Road to Perdition, as well as recent international productions from Mexico, France, Germany, and Malaysia. Written by experts in their fields, this collection provides a comprehensive analysis of the complex relationships between film and comics, shedding light on the creative challenges and audience expectations that underpin these adaptations.

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