The Art of Comics

<i>The Art of Comics</i> is the first-ever collection of essays published in English devoted to the philosophical topics raised by comics and graphic novels. In an area of growing philosophical interest, this volume constitutes a great leap forward in the development of this fast expanding field, and makes a powerful contribution to the philosophy of art.<br /> <br /> <ul type=”disc”> <li>The first-ever anthology to address the philosophical issues raised by the art of comics</li> <li>Provides an extensive and thorough introduction to the field, and to comics more generally</li> <li>Responds to the increasing philosophical interest in comic art</li> <li>Includes a preface by the renowned comics author Warren Ellis</li> <li>Many of the chapters are illustrated, and the book carries a stunning cover by the rising young comics star David Heatley</li> </ul>