LOVED IT. This is the most amazing graphic novel…about graphic novels. It’s basically a step by step guide to everything graphic. Scott takes extremely high level concepts (art history, the psychology of self awareness, the nature of communication and symbolism) and explains them all, in a reasonable progression with no dumbing down of the topic. When you finish reading his narrative, you feel like you’ve just finished a college level course on the subject. He has terrific images, using examples for the difference in styles, and a wry sense of humor throughout. I honestly can’t remember ever reading such dense material and enjoying it so thoroughly. There are numerous opportunities for discussions and theory beyond what is presented. I really think this is a book that could be used in the classroom, and very much liked.
Monday, October 30, 2006
Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art by Scott McCloud
LOVED IT. This is the most amazing graphic novel…about graphic novels. It’s basically a step by step guide to everything graphic. Scott takes extremely high level concepts (art history, the psychology of self awareness, the nature of communication and symbolism) and explains them all, in a reasonable progression with no dumbing down of the topic. When you finish reading his narrative, you feel like you’ve just finished a college level course on the subject. He has terrific images, using examples for the difference in styles, and a wry sense of humor throughout. I honestly can’t remember ever reading such dense material and enjoying it so thoroughly. There are numerous opportunities for discussions and theory beyond what is presented. I really think this is a book that could be used in the classroom, and very much liked.
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