PHILOSOPHY OF COMICS AN INTRODUCTION SC (C: 0-1-0)BLOOMSBURYStockID: 41904 SKU: APR221332Thinking about comics raises a bewildering range of questions about representation- narrative- and value. Philosophy of Comics is an introduction to these philosophical questions. In exploring the history and variety of the comics medium- Sam Cowling and Wesley D. Cray chart a path through the emerging field of the philosophy of comics. Drawing from a diverse range of forms and genres and informed by case studies of classic comics such as Watchmen- Tales from the Crypt- and Fun Home- Cowling and Cray explore ethical- aesthetic- and ontological puzzles- including: - What does it take to create-or destroy-a fictional character like Superman? - Can all comics be adapted into films- or are some comics impossible to adapt? - Is there really a genre of 'superhero comics'? - When are comics obscene- pornographic- and why does it matter? At a time of rapidly growing interest in graphic storytelling- this is an ideal introduction to the philosophy of comics and some of its most central and puzzling questions. This is a PRESALE. Release date stated in title. Books will ship after release date. Release dates subject to change without notice. We do not guarantee release dates set by publishers.This listing uses stock images, images may not have final trade dress. Final art may vary and will have trade dress (logos). Virgin covers will be explicitly stated in the title. If the title does not state that the cover is virgin, it will have logos/trade dress. Industry standard is to provide retailers with images prior to release, these images usually do not contain logos but logos will be on the actual product when it is released.Books will be in Near Mint (NM) 9.4 or better condition.Any CGC offerings will ship in approximately 60 - 90 days after the release date. Signed, special or limited edition items usually have later release dates than the initial release. Title may state the release date of the unsigned/non limited item.No returns or refunds on presale items.
