A comprehensive hardcover art book and exhibition catalog examining the history and cultural significance of American comic strips and comic books as a serious artistic medium.

Published in conjunction with the landmark 2005 exhibition organized by the Hammer Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, the volume highlights the work of fifteen influential cartoonists including Winsor McCay, George Herriman, Jack Kirby, Charles Schulz, and Art Spiegelman. Through essays, archival materials, and extensive reproductions, the book traces the evolution of comics from early newspaper strips to contemporary graphic storytelling.

Widely regarded as a definitive academic survey of the medium and an important reference for collectors, artists, and historians.

Pre-owned, excellent condition.

Publication Details:
Publisher: Yale University Press
Publication Date: November 11, 2005
Pages: 328
Dimensions: 9.5" × 13"

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