Wordless Books The Original Graphic Novels

Name: Wordless Books The Original Graphic Novels
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ISBN: 9780810994690

ISBN-10: 0810994690

ISBN-13: 9780810994690

Edition: 2008

Authors: Peter Kuper, David A. Beronï¿½

List price: $37.50

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Wordless books were stories from the early part of the twentieth century told in black and white woodcuts, imaginatively authored without any text. Although woodcut novels have their roots spreading back through the history of graphic arts, including block books and playing cards, it was not until the early part of the twentieth century that they were conceived and published. Despite its short-lived popularity, the woodcut novel had an important impact on the development of comic art, particularly contemporary graphic novels with a focus on adult themes. Scholar David A. Beron examines the history of these books and the art and influence of pioneers like Frans Masereel, Lynd Ward, Otto…

Book details

List price: $37.50
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Abrams
Publication date: 5/1/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 256
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.134
Language: English



Author's Note


Speechless: Introduction




Historical Background



Frans Masereel (1889-1972)



Lynd Ward (1905-1995)



Otto Nuckel (1888-1955)



Helena Bochorakova-Dittrichova (1894-1980)



William Gropper (1897-1977)



Cartoon Books



Istvan Szegedi Szuts (1892-1939)



Giacomo Patri (1898-1978)



Laurence Hyde (1914-1997)



Conclusion


List of Works


Permissions/Copyrights


Sources


Index


About the Author


Acknowledgments