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Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art

4.01

129,121 ratings 3,120 reviews

Praised throughout the cartoon industry by such luminaries as Art Spiegelman, Matt Groening, and Will Eisner, this innovative comic book provides a detailed look at the history, meaning, and art of comics and cartooning.

Genres: ComicsNonfictionGraphic NovelsArtDesignGraphic Novels ComicsWritingReferenceComic BookHistory

222 Pages

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