Comic Book Nation: The Transformation of Youth Culture in America
by Bradford W. Wright
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Author: Bradford W. WrightEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2003-09-18
ISBN: 0801874505
Number of pages: 360
Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press
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Book Review: For comic book readers and their friends
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this for myself because, although I've read US comic books for over 25 years on and off, I hadn't got round to considering how American values, social change and politics had influenced the writers, artists and publishers of the likes of GI Joe, Batman, Luke Cage et al. over the years.This is an easy-to-read (for non-acedemics), entertaining read that provides a whistle stop tour of the interaction between US society and comic books since the 40's.
There are some reviews on the web that complain that its too light and misses the opportunity to go deeper into the subject - but for those like me with full time jobs and families to distract us - the book is pitched just about right.
Fueled with this new understanding, I'm looking to appreciate the old comics from a different perspective, but with no less enjoyment. I've even ordered another title - 'How to read comic books and why' to learn a little more.
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