The Best American Comics 2019

The Best American Comics 2019
Author: Bill Kartalopoulos
Publisher: Mariner Books
Total Pages: 409
Release: 2019
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 0358067286

Jillian Tamaki, co-author of This One Summer, picks the best graphic pieces of the year. "The pieces I chose were those that stuck with me, represented something important about comics in this moment, and exemplified excellence of the craft. Surveying the final collection, I'm moved by the variety of individual approaches. There are so many ways to make us care about little marks on a page."--Jillian Tamaki, from the introduction The Best American Comics 2019 showcases the work of established and up-and-coming artists, collecting work found in the pages of graphic novels, comic books, periodicals, zines, online, in galleries, and more, highlighting the kaleidoscopic diversity of the comics form today. Featuring Vera Brosgol, Eleanor Davis, Nick Drnaso, Margot Ferrick, Ben Passmore, John Porcellino, Joe Sacco, Lauren Weinstein, Lale Westvind, and others.

The Best American Comics 2014

The Best American Comics 2014
Author: Bill Kartalopoulos
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 405
Release: 2014-10-07
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 0544104269

“It’s the perfect book to pick up to restore your faith in comics or help show infinite diversity in infinite combinations on display on paper using the world’s greatest artform.” — Comics Bulletin The Best American Comics showcases the work of both established and up-and-coming contributors and highlights both fiction and nonfiction — from graphic novels, pamphlet comics, newspapers, magazines, minicomics, and the Web — to make a unique, stunning collection. Frank Miller (Sin City, 300) called guest editor Scott McCloud “just about the smartest guy in comics.”

The Best American Short Stories 2014

The Best American Short Stories 2014
Author: Jennifer Egan
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2014
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0547819226

Presents twenty of the best works of short fiction of the past year from a variety of acclaimed sources.

Shattered

Shattered
Author: Jeff Yang
Publisher: The New Press
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2012
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1595588248

"Envisons the rich tradition of American comics as an Asian American experience"--P. [4] of cover.

The Best American Comics 2012

The Best American Comics 2012
Author: Françoise Mouly
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2012
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 0547691122

Collects original comic strips from American authors and illustrators published in 2012 in graphic novels.

The Best American Comics 2017

The Best American Comics 2017
Author: Ben Katchor
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 403
Release: 2017
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 0544750365

Award-winning cartoonist Ben Katchor picks the best graphic pieces of the year.

The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2012

The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2012
Author: Dave Eggers
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2012
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0547595964

A selection of the best writing, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, comics, and blogs, published during 2011. Edited by Dave Eggers.

The Best American Comics 2007

The Best American Comics 2007
Author: Chris Ware
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Comic books, strips, etc
ISBN: 9780618718764

Collects original comic strips from American authors and illustrators published in 2007 in graphic novels, newspapers, magazines, and on the Internet.

Masters of American Comics

Masters of American Comics
Author: John Carlin
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 341
Release: 2005-01-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 030011317X

Presents the work of America's most popular and influential comic artists, and includes critical essays accompanying each artist's drawings.

Drawing Words and Writing Pictures

Drawing Words and Writing Pictures
Author: Jessica Abel
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2008-06-10
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1596431318

A course on comics creation offers lessons on lettering, story, structure, and panel layout, providing a solid introduction for people interested in making their own comics.