Understanding Comics
by McCloud, Scott
Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art is a 215-page non-fiction comic book, written and drawn by Scott McCloud and originally published in 1993. It explores the definition of comics, the historical development of the medium, its fundamental vocabulary, and various ways in which these elements have been used. It discusses theoretical work on comics as an artform and a communications medium. It also uses the comic medium for non-storytelling purposes.
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UNDERSTANDING COMICS - The Invisible Art (Signed & Numbered Ltd. Hardcover Edition)
by McCLOUD, SCOTT
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- 1st Edition
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- 1993
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- 9780878162451
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Brockville, Ontario, CAN
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Northampton, MA: Kitchen Sink Press, 1993. Book. Illus. by McCLOUD, SCOTT. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. HB - 1st. Kitchen Sink Edition/2nd. Print - Signed & Numbered Ltd. Edition No. 705 of 750 - FINE in Illustrated Boards / No DJ as issued - "The Invisible Art!" Written and illustrated by Scott McCloud. Utilizing a comics format to… Read more about this item Item Price
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Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art
by Scott McCloud
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- 1994
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Harper Perennial, New York, 1994, Fine Softcover, 216 pages, 6.75" x 10.25". Item Price
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Understanding Comics
by Scott McCloud
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Understanding Comics
by McCloud, Scott
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Harper Collins, 1999. Book. Fine. Soft cover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Binding tight and square. Pages clean and free of writing or marks.. Item Price
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Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art
by McCloud, Scott
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Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art
by McCloud, Scott
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- 1993-01-01
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US: Kitchen Sink Press, 1993-01-01. 2nd printing. Softcover. Very Good/None. 215 pages, illustrated throughout in b&w. Clean, unmarked copy with only minor wear to wrappers. Record # 350386 Item Price
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Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art
by McCloud, Scott
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- 1993-01-01
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San Diego, California, USA
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Kitchen Sink Press, 1993-01-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Item Price
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Understanding Comics
by McCloud, Scott
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Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art
by McCloud, Scott
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- 1994-04-27
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William Morrow Paperbacks, 1994-04-27. Paperback. Very Good. Nice looking book, has minor edge wear. Item Price
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Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art
by McCloud, Scott
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- 1994
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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William Morrow Paperbacks, 1994. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 4to. - over 9 3/4 in. - 12 in. 215pp., illustrated and written by Scott McCloud. A nice copy in Very Good condition with minor rubbing and edgewear to the spine and corners. Item Price
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Understanding Comics
by Scott McCloud
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Paperback / softback. New. - Neil GaimanPraised throughout the cartoon industry by such luminaries as Art Spiegelman, Matt Groening, and Will Eisner, Scott McCloud's Understanding Comics is a seminal examination of comics art: its rich history, surprising technical components, and major cultural significance. Item Price
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Understanding Comics
by MCCLOUD, Scott
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Norwich, Vermont, USA
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HarperCollins, 1999. Pbk small 4to 216pp profusely illustr cartoons in b+w and color, an unread copy excellent clean tight unmarked as new Item Price
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Understanding Comics
by McCloud, Scott
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- 1994
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- Trade Paperback
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HarperPerennial, 1994. Trade Paperback. 215 pages. A beginner's guide to reading comics, in graphic novel form. A new copy.
"You must read this book." --Neil Gaiman
The bestselling international classic on storytelling and visual communication. Praised throughout the cartoon industry by such luminaries as Art Spiegelman, Matt Groening, and Will Eisner, Scott McCloud's Understanding Comics is a… Read more about this item Item Price
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Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art
by McCloud, Scott
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- 1994
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Tacoma, Washington, USA
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Understanding Comics
by McCloud, Scott
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Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art
by McCloud, Scott
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- 1994
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- Paperback
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Understanding Comics
by Scott McCloud
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- 1997-01
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Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art
by McCloud, Scott
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Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art
by McCloud, Scott
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Understanding Comics
by McCloud, Scott
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