![]() ![]() ![]() Understanding Comics is no less than a comprehensive primer on human perception, creativity, storytelling, representation, abstraction, empathy and a million points in between. That he succeeded at such an ambitious task is not half as surprising as the fact that the result is so supremely accessible. All art, from the origin of humankind through the era of mechanical reproduction and beyond. For in order to properly redefine how comics were viewed relative to other forms of art, McCloud first needed to define art itself. Understanding Comics is an absolute delight to read, full of humor and the author’s obviously deep affection for the unique magic that only comics can achieve.īut what makes Understanding Comics truly great is its scope. Originally published in 1993, it quickly came to be regarded as a classic, not only for helping to elevate sequential art to the same level as other, more “legitimate” art forms but for its engaging, exuberant style. ![]() Scott McCloud’s Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art is a richly insightful exploration of the medium of comics told, appropriately enough, in comic-book form.
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