Girls and Their Comics
Author | : Jacqueline Danziger-Russell |
Publisher | : Scarecrow Press |
Total Pages | : 258 |
Release | : 2012-11-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780810883765 |
ISBN-13 | : 0810883767 |
Rating | : 4/5 (767 Downloads) |
Download or read book Girls and Their Comics written by Jacqueline Danziger-Russell and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2012-11-21 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the overall history of the comic book, paying special attention to girls’ comics, showing how such works relate to a female point of view. While examining the concept of visual literacy, Jacqueline Danziger-Russell asserts that comics are an excellent space in which the marginalized voices of girls may be expressed. This volume also includes a chapter on manga (Japanese comics), which explores the genesis of girls’ comics in Japan and their popularity with girls in the United States. Including interviews with librarians, comic creators, and girls who read comics and manga, Girls and Their Comics is an excellent examination of the growing interest in comic books among young females.