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| | Graphic novel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | The term "graphic novel" was popularized by Will Eisner after it appeared on the cover of the trade paperback edition (though not on the hardcover edition) of A Contract with God, and Other Tenement Stories in 1978. | | | Collections of comic books that do not form a continuous story, anthologies or collections of loosely related pieces, and even non-fiction are stocked by libraries and bookstores as "graphic novels" (similar to the manner in which dramatic stories are included in "comic" books). | | | The 1940s saw the launching of Classics Illustrated, a series within which notable novels were adapted into comics form, each published as a stand-alone book. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphic_novel
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| | A Contract with God was not the first graphic novel, and Eisner was not the first person to use the term. | | | And when a novelist helps create a publication featuring graphic stories about comic book characters he invented in a lengthy prose work, we have a fancy comic book rather than a graphic novel. | | | Many of them are story cycles; the word “novel” in the term graphic novel seems to signify merely an extended work. |
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http://www.crimeculture.com/Contents/GraphicNovel.htm
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| | Amazon.co.uk: The Hobbit: Graphic Novel: Books |
| | This is a brand new revised edition of the best-selling graphic novel based on the enchanting prelude to "The Lord of the Rings". | | | Illustrated and hand painted in full colour throughout, and accompanied by the carefully abridged text of the original novel, this handsome authorised edition will introduce new generations to a magical masterpiece - and be treasured by Hobbit fans of all ages, everywhere. | | | This book is one of the best illustrated and best written graphic novels I have read. |
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0261102664
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| | TIME.com -- Andrew Arnold: The Graphic Novel Silver Anniversary |
| | Will Eisner's "A Contract with God," published in 1978, gets the credit for being the first graphic novel, though it was not actually the first long-form graphic story nor the first use of the phrase. | | | Then you are left saying, 'well it's got a seriousness of purpose' that the phrase 'graphic novel' alone won't offer." On the positive side, the public awareness of these books has vastly increased, creating a kind of renaissance era of intense creativity and quality. | | | It was, however, the first marriage of the term, which appeared on the cover, and the intent of "serious" comix in book form. |
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http://www.time.com/time/columnist/arnold/article/0,9565,542579,00.html
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| | what's the deal?-- sidekicks |
| | I had no idea a graphic novel could be that impressive, never mind that it made me both laugh out loud and cry (and I do not cry easily at books!) | | | A Contract with God, often cited as the first graphic novel | | | This is just a selection of comic books bound into one sturdier paperback book. |
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http://sidekicks.noflyingnotights.com/what.html
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| | BOOOM: Graphic Novel Explosion @ Your Library |
| | The mature content of these titles, made explicit through graphic illustrations, gave some libraries pause about accepting them into their collections. | | | The 655 field in MARC is used for inserting genre/form headings into an item's bibliographic record, used to further clarify the use of topical subject headings and genre headings to describe a work. | | | Classing graphic novels in this manner can cause problems when a child comes across a title that incorporates mature themes, like Hellblazer. |
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http://www.slais.ubc.ca/courses/libr517/04-05-wt2/projects/booom/print.html
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| | Salon Books "From Hell" |
| | But creating an encore to an instant classic is a tricky business, and Welles never equaled "Kane." After "Watchmen," the Moore's most significant graphic novel is "From Hell," an epic autopsy of the Jack the Ripper slayings, serialized through the 1990s and now finally being published in book form by Eddie Campbell Comics. | | | One of the rare comic book masters who's solely a writer, Moore first made his mark in the 1980s with serials in British comic book anthologies. | | | Other comics depicted alienated supermen and antiheroic vigilantes before "Watchmen," but never before had they seemed so much like people of flesh and blood, instead of ink and pulp. |
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http://www.salon.com/books/feature/1999/10/26/moore
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| | Left Behind: Graphic Novel |
| | Tyndale is the first Christian publisher to develop a line of graphic novels. | | | The Left Behind series graphic novels offer classic comic-style illustrations with an accurate adaptation of the Left Behind storyline. | | | The colorful and intensely powerful illustrations add a new dimension to the apocalyptic thrillers. |
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http://www.leftbehind.com/channelnews.asp?pageid=462&channelID=17
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| | Comic books are a genre because despite the topic of the comic book, they are almost always about the pictures rather than the story; graphic novels can stand alone as stories -- the graphics simply work to add to the story. | | | From problems with condoms to an oyster boy's trouble, these books demonstrate the variety of stories told in graphic novels. | | | Although the same character may show up in every story, the storylines usually have their own plot. |
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http://leep.lis.uiuc.edu/seworkspace/aspisak/Home.htm
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| | Society of Biblical Literature |
| | The following represents a beginning in an endeavor to think through what is involved in the adaptation of biblical narration to graphic novel. | | | Samson loves this woman and is smitten by her. | | | The expressed interest of the rulers is in "capturing" Samson. |
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http://www.sbl-site.org/Article.aspx?ArticleId=249
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| | Marvel Encyclopedia Vol. 4 Spider-Man graphic novel by Forbidden Planet |
| | The Marvel Encyclopedia series are among our bestsellers. Loads of background on Spider-Man through all his series to date. covers characters, locations and events as well as dipping into his transfer to the big and small screens. | | | Marvel Encyclopedia Vol. 4 Spider-Man graphic novel by Forbidden Planet |
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http://www.fpigraphics.co.uk/acatalog/Marvel_Encyclopedia_Vol._4_Spider-Man.html
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| | Graphic Novels for Public Libraries |
| | A word about terminology: a "graphic novel", by definition, is a stand-alone story in comics form, published as a book. | | | Reprints a well-remembered series of stories from 1969 and 1970, mostly written by Roy Thomas and all illustrated by Adams. | | | I've been a comic book reader for over 25 years, and this is a selective list of what I think are the best books we've gotten so far, out of over 1000 titles we've bought. |
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http://my.voyager.net/~sraiteri/graphicnovels.htm
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| | ALAN Review: Art of the Graphic Novel, The |
| | Graphic novels began to appear on every side-both original material and collections of material that had first appeared in serialized comic books. | | | Today the tide of graphic novels shows no signs of retreating. | | | The term "graphic novel" isn't much better or more accurate a description than the term "comic book." But "comic book" has pejorative connotations, and many people seem either embarrassed or dismissive when confronted by it. |
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http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa4063/is_200501/ai_n13486821
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| | Amazon.com: The Road to Perdition: Books: Max Allan Collins |
| | I got it at Barnes and Noble thinking that the original novel would *have* to be better than the movie (which I loved by the way). | | | This was hands-down the worst graphic novel that I've ever read. | | | Maybe you'll like it more if you are a history buff, because some of our hero's antics tie into historical events and famous faces. |
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0743442245?v=glance
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| | Splash Panel Graphic Novel Reviews, News and Commentary |
| | If you’re looking for a series that keeps you thinking and questioning what just happened after you’ve put the book down then this is the book for you. | | | As I live in London and both Rich and I have the same comic book store (Gosh Comics) I was also able to nab a signed copy of the book on Saturday. | | | Technorati Tags: dark horse diana schutz graphic novels indie jonathan adams truth serum |
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http://www.splashpanel.com
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| | Vinny The Bug Man Comic Book adventure series |
| | The tales of A shrunken exterminator trapped in a insect underworld! | | | Each novel presents something new with every chapter, whether it be cartoon characters, wacky humor, bug worlds or captivating storywork. | | | The Vinny the Bug Man CGI Adventure is not your typical graphic novel. |
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http://www.operationextermination.com/comic.html
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| | Maus (graphic novel) - encyclopedia article about Maus (graphic novel). |
| | The book also follows the author's troubled relationship with his father and the way the effects of war reverberate through generations of a family. | | | ISBN 0679406417 - Hardcover containing both volumes in one book | | | Maus: A Survivor's Tale is a graphic novel by Art Spiegelman that recounts his father's struggle to survive the Holocaust as a Polish Jew. |
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http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Maus%20(graphic%20novel)
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| | Amazon.com: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Vol. 1: Books: Alan Moore |
| | Although his writing is at times disturbing, Moore is an expert at what he does and his stories are always captivating. | | | He is obviously a connoisseur of the literary classics, for he has so many references to works of literature throughout these volumes that two companion pieces have been produced explaining the dozens of nuances found within (think of it like Breaking the Da Vinci Code for Dan Brown's ultra-popular novel). | | | Once I started reading this book i could not put it down due to the great illustrations and the very interesting plot. |
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1563898586?v=glance
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| | Graphic Novels |
| | There are always amazing events taking place in the world of graphic novels and we make sure that we keep abreast of the things that may impact what happens-or can happen in your library. | | | Be sure to look for this column in each issue of our newsletter and here on the website as there will always be some new light shed on the topic of graphic novels in the library. | | | These great titles are perfect for building your graphic novels foundation. |
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http://www.graphicnovels.brodart.com
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| | Will Eisner To Discuss the Graphic Novel |
| | His first graphic novel, "A Contract with God" (1977), comprises four stories about Jewish tenement life in the Bronx where he grew up. | | | Images from early wordless books and a variety of recent graphic novels will be shown, along with a selection of Eisner's own drawings. | | | In the lecture, Eisner will discuss his own approach to writing and illustrating graphic novels and explore his views on the evolution of popular visual media. |
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http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2003/03-042.html
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| | Parents' Guide to Graphic Novels for Teens |
| | Art Spiegelman's Maus: A Survivor's Tale is a biography presented in graphic novel format that tells the story of a man's Holocaust experience. | | | Like comic books, they use sequential artwork to help tell a story. | | | Most graphic novels are original stories, though many classic works of literature have been adapted in graphic format. |
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http://www.duluth.lib.mn.us/YouthServices/GraphicNovelsParents.html
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| | Graphic Novel Website |
| | This site begins to explore the possibilities of writing and illustrating either a graphic novel or a body of work that makes a narrative statement. | | | -Books (novels) to read if you normally read books: | | | Jimmy Corrigan, The Smartest Kid on Earth, by Chris Ware |
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http://academic.cuesta.cc.ca.us/mstevens/graphic_novel_website.htm
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| | TV Writer.Com Message Board - "Graphic novel" |
| | What you are better off doing is getting a copy of the graphic novel they are doing (and, if possible, a copy of the script they have abandoned) and write your own ORIGINAL idea in the same vein and genre. | | | A grahic novel is a comic book with more pages. | | | Unfortunately I don't have any experience with graphic novels, but I would say you should approach it like any other adaptation. |
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http://www.tvwriter.com/htdocs/dcforum/DCForumID7/1130.html
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| | Amazon.com: Ghost World: Books: Daniel Clowes |
| | This is probably my favorite of the stories that make up the emerging canon of graphic literature, although I can't say I've read every single one of them. | | | If you weren't a fan of the movie and haven't read the book, buy it anyway (Steve Buscemi's character isn't in there, for one); it's a different enough creature that you might just fall in love with it like I did. | | | Graphic Literature with a heart and a brain, February 5, 2006 |
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1560974273?v=glance
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| | Comics Links |
| | GNLIB-L: Graphic Novels in Libraries -- owned by Steve Miller (no, not THAT Steve Miller -- at least, I don't think so) and hosted by topica.com, this is a discussion list for librarians and other book-related professionals about problems and joys of getting comics and graphic novels into library collections. | | | Links added since the last update are annotated | | | The website serves as a supplement to the book, which was published in 1995. |
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http://my.voyager.net/~sraiteri/comicslinks.htm
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| | COMICON.com: Graphic novel: A Creationist's View of DINOSAURS/Theory Of Evolution (Pics) |
| | And there were good books there, too, almost all the B- and C-listers; the buyer might not have wanted that new Joe Lansdale or Spider Robinson book, but I sure did. | | | The strangest book I ever found, however, was a graphic novel: | | | One of the best things about working at the Borders Books and Music headquarters was The Free Book Room. |
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http://www.comicon.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=41;t=001518
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| | Viz Graphic Novel |
| | Buy Graphic Novels Books At Amazon.com and Save! | | | Would you like to save on Graphic Novels Books at Amazon and other stores? | | | Find results for viz graphic novel and anything else you are looking for instantly! |
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http://www.amazingicons.com/viz-graphic-novel.html
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| | sidekicks -- graphic novel reviews for kids -- part of no flying no tights |
| | I can't promise more Calvin and Hobbes (a great pity, I agree) but I can recommend a world of graphic novels that will feed your need! | | | Thus, the creation of this site to help you all navigate the murky waters of comic book stores and graphic novel sections to make sure you're getting what's right for you! | | | This site is specifically devoted to presenting graphic novel reviews for kids and those who work with them, including librarians, teachers, and parents. |
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http://sidekicks.noflyingnotights.com
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| | Paul Sizer's MOPED ARMY Graphic Novel |
| | "Paul Sizer's new graphic novel is the stuff that classics are made of: compelling characters and understated commentary on our own world."– TONY ISABELLA, Contributing Editor, COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE | | | I'm sure that MOPED ARMY will transcend the familiarity of the core premise, doing both creator and community proud. | | | However, the cast (and their vehicles) have a kitbashed look that distinguishes them from the slick future-Mod aesthetic of Gibbons' earlier work... |
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http://www.paulsizer.com/moped_army/mopedarmy_intro.htm
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| | Beowulf - A graphic novel adapted from the epic poem - at THECOMIC.COM |
| | What you have here is a 120 page, full-color graphic novel illustrated by Gareth Hinds and faithfully adapted from the Francis B. Gummere verse translation of the epic poem Beowulf, which was recorded in Old English around 1000 AD. | | | Beowulf - A graphic novel adapted from the epic poem - at THECOMIC.COM | | | This adaptation seeks to preserve the integrity and feel of the original, while telling the story visually in a way that reflects both its historical and mythical/superheroic aspects. |
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http://www.thecomic.com/thecomic/beowulf.htm
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| | Technorati Tag: graphic novel |
| | Buy Graphic Novels at Barnes and Noble Buy graphic novels at Barnes and Noble. | | | Graphic Novels Handpicked deals on books at DealsduJour.com - over 1500 free deals and coupons for over 600 stores. | | | Romance publisher Harlequin announced a new series set against the thrill-a-minute world of NASCAR. |
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http://www.technorati.com/tag/graphic+novel
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| | Welcome to The Can |
| | I imagined the roots and earth wrapping around it like greedy fingers… | | | The CAN is a Collaborative Art Novel created by award winning illustrators building the story one page at a time. |
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http://www.getcanned.com
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| | Graphic Novels |
| | - A weekly listing of all the comic books and graphic novels available or cancelled, plus industry news, comic book shops, publisher and distributors on the web, and more. | | | There is a wide range of graphic novels information on the web. | | | - Another source of graphic novel reviews created by D. Aviva Rothschild (author of Graphic Novels: A Bibliographic Guide to Book-Length Comics). |
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http://www.graphicnovels.brodart.com/links.htm
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| | Graphic novel in spotlight |
| | Todd McFarlane says graphic novels can range from "Bugs Bunny to romantic love stories...adult stuff." | | | Taking a break from his Spawn comic book and toy empire, Todd McFarlane is making a rare public appearance tonight to discuss "The Art and Commerce of the Graphic Novel," basically a long-form comic book. | | | McFarlane said that while most people have the opinion that all comic books are "super heroes or Archie," graphic novels can be anything from "Bugs Bunny to romantic love stories, to Westerns to sci-fi - adult stuff." |
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http://www.azcentral.com/community/ahwatukee/articles/0606comics06Z6.html
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| | Zones - Frank Miller |
| | The five-part series is collected into a beautiful, 88-page hardcover volume, with each two-page spread from the comic presented as it was originally intended - as a single undivided page, greatly enhancing the graphic and narrative power of this immortal tale of heroic sacrifi. | | | We've got tons of downloads featuring the coolest Dark Horse Frank Miller artwork. | | | Featuring the watercolor talents of painter Lynn Varley, 300 marks the first collaboration for these two creators since 1990's Elektra Lives Again. |
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http://www.darkhorse.com/zones/sincity/index.php
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| | Alice In Wonderland Adapted In New Graphic Novel |
| | Collecting it into a single volume seemed obvious to me. I can't tell you why no publisher beat us to the book rights, but we're thrilled to be able to offer this graphic novel." | | | Lela Dowling is an illustrator who has worked in everything from portfolios to video games. | | | Drawn in a delightful cartoony style by Lela Dowling, this adaptation should enthrall both new readers and Alice aficionados. |
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http://www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com/news/106926044885747.htm
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| | Comic Book Resources - CBR News - The Comic Wire |
| | Aronofsky's not exactly a comic book guy, having come to them a bit later in life during college, first reading the work of Alan Moore and Frank Miller. | | | With the graphic novel coming out in advance of the feature film, some might be concerned that giving away story elements early could hurt the film, but Aronofsky doesn't believe that's the case. | | | They showed me a few artists and I said 'This guy,' [pointing at the work of Kent Williams]." What immediately attracted Aronofsky to Williams' work was the fully painted style he works in. |
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http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=5073
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| | Bookshelf Comics - Graphic Novel News And Views |
| | From Kazuo Koike, creator of Lone Wolf and Cub, comes another tale of revenge. | | | I caught up with the creator to discuss his upcoming graphic novel and the processes he used to develop a key scene that appears early in the book. | | | This time around, the look at the recent sales figures and discuss the future of the graphic novel. |
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http://www.bookshelfcomics.com
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| | The Opposite Sex Graphic Novel |
| | I wondered if I could revisit the book again, this time as a nostalgic piece. | | | Next, I tore all the pages out and glued them at the spine into an 11x14" book. | | | I worked on it off and on for about 11 months, filling three Graphics 360 pads. |
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http://www.samgrant.com/osnovel
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| | monochrom micro graphic novel // main |
| | Help me bring the stories in the drawing come to life, there's a hell of a lot of them in there. | | | I want to fill this hollow space of empty pictorials with your words, the words of the graphic novel. | | | Jörg Vogeltanz submitted an awesome graphic adapation of the sequence: |
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http://www.monochrom.at/micro-graphic-novel
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| | Young Adult Librarian's Help/Homepage - Comic Books & Graphic Novels |
| | Comic Books for Young Adults: A Guide for Librarians - A project of librarian and comic book enthusiast, Michael Lavin. | | | Young Adult Librarian's Help/Homepage - Comic Books & Graphic Novels | | | - An electronic discussion list for librarians to share reviews and resources for graphic novels and comics. |
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http://yahelp.suffolk.lib.ny.us/yacomic.html
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| | Rational Magic--The Comics Get Serious |
| | My book, Graphic Novels: A Bibliographic Guide to Book-Length Comics | | | TCGS will be going on hiatus for an indefinite period while I regenerate my interest in reviewing graphic novels. | | | Writing the reviews has been spectacularly unrewarding lately. |
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http://www.rationalmagic.com/Comics/Comics.html
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| | Wonder Woman Comic Books Book Graphic Novel |
| | Wonder Woman - Challenge Of The Gods 172 pg. | | | Thank you for visiting our Wonder Woman Comic, comics and graphic novel page. | | | Please come back and see how our inventory continues to grow. |
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http://www.superherostuff.com/OtherItems/comics/wonder_woman_comic_comics.html
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| | Persepolis (graphic novel) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Persepolis is a graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi that describes her childhood in Iran during the overthrow of the Shah. | | | It is followed by Persepolis 2, which details Satrapi's life afterwards, during the war between Iran and Iraq. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persepolis_(graphic_novel)
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| | Two Birds, One Stone: 'The Baby-sitters Club' Doubles Its Market |
| | Telgemeier, who has been working as an illustrator and graphic artist for the past four years, says that, while meeting with the editors of Scholastic about getting involved in the Graphix imprint, they asked her what she had most liked to read as a child. | | | As for the Baby-sitters, Telgemeier has “just finished work on the first book, and I’ve already started planning out the second,” she says. | | | It is a different experience reading a graphic novel than it is reading the novel. |
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http://www.thebookstandard.com/bookstandard/news/publisher/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001085715
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| | Pantheon Graphic Novels |
| | Clowes' most recent graphic novel, Ice Haven, was originally conceived from his work in Eightball. | | | A feature film based on his 1998 book, Ghost World, starring Thora Birch, was released by MGM. | | | Read more about the book and view sample pages here. |
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http://www.randomhouse.com/pantheon/graphicnovels/clowes.html
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| | William Gibson aleph - Neuromancer comic (1989) |
| | He also said that if any of his work was adapted for the big screen, he would be happy if it would come as close to his original intention as the graphic novel. | | | Apparently it was planned to be the first in a series of which the remaining chapters have been cancelled. | | | The graphic novel covers only the first third of 'Neuromancer' (chapters 'Chiba City Blues' and 'The Shopping Expedition'). |
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http://www.antonraubenweiss.com/gibson/neurocomic.html
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| | Gear (graphic novel) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Gear is a graphic novel written and illustrated by Doug TenNapel, the creator of Earthworm Jim. | | | It was published in six issues by Fireman Press Ltd, a production company and publishing house which also published Scud: The Disposable Assassin. | | | Gear has been loosely adapted into a Nickelodeon cartoon entitled "Catscratch". |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gear_(graphic_novel)
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| | The Graphic Novel |
| | With the inclusion of realistic graphics in electronic texts, and the inclusion of computers in most design and publishing shops, hyperbooks are likely to display increasing affinities with the "graphic novel." The term appears to have been coined to describe the lavishly printed and elaborately designed works which follow the comic book format. | | | They deserve the term novel for their length; they are often bound as books, in soft and hard cover. | | | Of related interest is the (much older) pop-up book, a graphic attempt to transcend the two-dimensional page through cleverly designed paper hinges and folds. |
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http://eserver.org/elab/hfl0206.html
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