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Paperback. The first look at the philosophy behind the Captain America comics and movies, publishing in advance of the movie release of Captain America: The Winter Solider in April 2014. In The Virtues of Captain America, philosopher and long-time comics fan Mark D. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: FZG; HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118619261
- ISBN
- 9781118619261
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 19.44
€ 23.99
€ 19.44
Paperback. Presents the history and bibliography of the 1970s independent comic, highlighting its importance to the comics field. This book also features stories from Star Reach and its sister magazine Imagine, including the first Gideon Faust story by Before Watchmen writer Len Wein and The Shadow artist Howard Chaykin and more. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AGB; AKLC; FZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 276 x 217 x 12. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- TwoMorrows Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781605490519
- ISBN
- 9781605490519
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 26.45
€ 30.99
€ 26.45
Hardback. Series: Postmillennial Pop. Num Pages: 316 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, 28 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: FZG; JHB; WCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781479814336
- ISBN
- 9781479814336
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 99.57
€ 99.57
Paperback. Editor(s): McConnell, Robin. Num Pages: 280 pages, 1. BIC Classification: FP; FZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 203 x 18. Weight in Grams: 746.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Conundrum Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781894994491
- ISBN
- 9781894994491
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.31
€ 22.31
Hardback. Series: Gender and Culture Series. Num Pages: 296 pages, Color insert and 62 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBH; FZG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231172745
- ISBN
- 9780231172745
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.17€ 76.07
€ 101.17
€ 76.07
Paperback. Plugged In! Comics Professionals Working in the Video Game Industry. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: FX; FZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 279 x 9. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- TwoMorrows Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781605490472
- ISBN
- 9781605490472
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.33
€ 17.99
€ 17.33
Paperback. Editor(s): Heimermann, Mark; Tullis, Brittany. Series: World Comics and Graphic Nonfiction Series. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJ; 3JM; DSY; FZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781477311622
- ISBN
- 9781477311622
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.98
€ 31.99
€ 28.98
Paperback. This collection of essays explores the social and cultural aspects of steampunk, examining the various manifestations of this multi-faceted genre, in order to better understand the steampunk sub-culture and its effect on-and interrelationship with-popular culture and the wider society. Editor(s): Taddeo, Professor Julie Anne; Miller, Cynthia J. Num Pages: 360 pages, 48 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: AS; DSK; FZG; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 163 x 27. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810893153
- ISBN
- 9780810893153
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.74
€ 48.74
Paperback. Based on the Comics: Philosophy and Practice conference held at the University of Chicago in 2012, this title includes essays from prominent scholars on topics such as media archaeology, theories of the image, popular forms, the history of aesthetics, and transmedia dynamics in nineteenth-, twentieth-, and early twenty-first-century contexts. Editor(s): Chute, Hillary L.; Jagoda, Patrick. Num Pages: 272 pages, 97 colour plates, 110 line drawings. BIC Classification: DSB; FZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 179 x 19. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226208466
- ISBN
- 9780226208466
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.40
€ 17.99
€ 15.40
paperback. Looks at the prolific Golden Age publisher which spawned a treasure trove of beautiful art and classic characters, including the modern-day "Freedom Fighters" - Uncle Sam, Phantom Lady, Black Condor, The Ray, Human Bomb, and Doll Man - now under the DC Comics umbrella. This title also reprints several 1940s key stories of these characters. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: FXS; FZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 277 x 213 x 22. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- TwoMorrows Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781605490373
- ISBN
- 9781605490373
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.03
€ 31.03
Hardback. Editor(s): Heimermann, Mark; Tullis, Brittany. Series: World Comics and Graphic Nonfiction Series. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJ; 3JM; DSY; FZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781477311615
- ISBN
- 9781477311615
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.63
€ 96.63
Paperback. The 1980s saw Stan Lee's retreat to the West Coast, Jim Shooter's rise and fall as editor-in-chief, the twin triumphs of Frank Miller and John Byrne, the challenge of independent publishers, and the weakening hold of the Comics Code Authority that led to the company's creative downfall - and ultimately the marginalization of the industry itself. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: FZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 280 x 20. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- TwoMorrows Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781605490595
- ISBN
- 9781605490595
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.15
€ 30.99
€ 27.15
Hardback. From personal recollections from author's surviving family, long-time friends, and industry legends, to rare interviews with himself (where he discusses his career, artistic technique, triumphs, frustrations, and love of drawing), this book features full of insight into - and first-hand anecdotes from - the early days of Marvel Comics. Editor(s): Nolen-Weathington, Eric. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations (colour). BIC Classification: AGB; AKLC; BGF; FZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 282 x 17. Weight in Grams: 774.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- TwoMorrows Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781605490588
- ISBN
- 9781605490588
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 36.55
€ 42.99
€ 36.55