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
by Scott McCloud
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- 1994
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Surrey, British Columbia, CAN
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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 - The Invisible Art (Signed & Numbered Ltd. Hardcover Edition)
by McCLOUD, SCOTT
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- 1993
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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 McCloud, Scott
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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
by Scott McCloud
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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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Understanding Comics
by McCloud, Scott
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- 1999
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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
by Scott McCloud
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Understanding Comics
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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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- 1994-04-26
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William Morrow Paperbacks, 1994-04-26. paperback. Good. 10x6x0. Clean, has a good binding, no marks or notations. Item Price
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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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Olympia, Washington, USA
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Understanding Comics
by Scott McCloud
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Paperback / softback. New. A look at the history, meaning, and art of comics and cartooning. Using comics to examine the medium itself, the author takes the form of a cartoon character and explains the structure, meaning, and appeal of comics, and provides a running analysis of comics as art, literature, and communication. Item Price
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Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art
by McCloud, Scott
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- 1994-04-26
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William Morrow Paperbacks, 1994-04-26. Paperback. Acceptable. 10x6x0. Softcover. Cover differs from pictured. Library stamps and markings. Shelf wear. Scratch marks to rear wrap. Large crease to front wrap. Sold with all faults. 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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- 1994-04-26
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William Morrow Paperbacks, 1994-04-26. paperback. Very Good. 10x6x0. Unmarked trade paperback. Visible spine wear on front and back cover, creasing on corners. Awesome book. 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: The Invisible Art
by McCloud, Scott
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- 1994-04-27
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William Morrow Paperbacks, 1994-04-27. Paperback. Used:Good. Item Price
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Understanding Comics
by Scott McCloud
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- 1997-01
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- Paperback
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Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art
by McCloud, Scott
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- Used - Very Good
- Published
- 1994
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- Trade Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 006097625X
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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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