Reingold, Dr Matt

Jewish Comics and Graphic Narratives: A Critical Guide (Bloomsbury Comics Studies)

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ISBN 13:
9781350301580
author:
Reingold, Dr Matt
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Bloomsbury Academic
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
23.2 x 15.4 x 1.4 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Jewish,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£25.75

Description

Jewish Comics and Graphic Narratives: A Critical Guide explores the diverse facets of Jewish graphic storytelling, mapping its history, impact, key critical issues, and seminal texts. This comprehensive guide covers topics such as the genre's relationship to superheroes, Underground Comix, and Jewish literature, as well as social and cultural discussions surrounding its representation.

Accessible yet in-depth, the book delves into critical explorations of graphic narratives about the Holocaust, Israel, the diasporic experience, Judaism, and autobiography. It also features close readings of key texts, including works by notable authors such as Will Eisner, Ilana Zeffren, James Sturm, Joann Sfar, JT Waldman, Michel Kichka, Sarah Glidden, Rutu Modan, and Art Spiegelman.

For readers looking to develop their understanding of the genre, this guide includes an appendix of relevant works sorted by genre, a glossary of crucial critical terms, and in-depth analysis of key texts. With its easy-to-navigate format, Jewish Comics and Graphic Narratives is an ideal resource for students and readers seeking to explore the richness and complexity of Jewish graphic storytelling.

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