Cult Fiction Art and Comics SC (2007) comic books 2007-2009

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1st printing. By Paul Gravett. The comic book, the cartoon strip, and the single-panel gag are recurring motifs in twentieth-century art, providing a platform for narrative, political critique, graphic clarity, and, of course, fun. Cult Fiction: Art & Comics examines the work of artists who produce comics and cartoons as part of their practice, as well as those who employ the language of the comic in their work, borrowing from stylistic sources across high and low culture. An essay by Paul Gravett, a writer and curator who has worked in comics publishing and promotion for over 20 years, illuminates the long-standing love affair between fine art and comics, emphasizing contemporary practitioners in Britain and the U.S., including Daniel Clowes, R. Crumb, Paul McDevitt, Kim Pace, Carol Swain, Stéphane Blanquet, Melinda Gebbie, Alan Moore, and Travis Millard. Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 13 1/2-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $37.99.