Demanding Respect: The Evolution of the American Comic Book by Paul Lopes (Engli

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Demanding Respect by Paul Lopes How is it that comic books - the once reviled form of lowbrow popular culture - are now the rage for Hollywood blockbusters, the basis for bestselling video games, and the inspiration for literary graphic novels? This title provides a social history of the comic book over the years. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From pulp comics to Maus, the story of the growth of comics in American culture Notes From pulp comics to Maus, the story of the growth of comics in American culture Author Biography Paul Lopes is Associate Professor of Sociology at Colgate University. He is the author of The Rise of a Jazz Art World. Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction: The Evolution of the American Comic Book 1. The Early Industrial Age I: Pulp Logic and the Rise of the American Comic Book 2. The Early Industrial Age II: The Crusade Against Comic Books and the End of the Comic Book Boom 3. The Late Industrial Age: The Return of the Superhero and the First Comic Book Rebellion 4. From the Late Industrial to the Heroic Age: Comic Book Fandom and the Mainstream Pulp Rebellion 5. The Heroic Age II: Alternative Comics and a Rebellion from the Margins 6. The Heroic Age III: New Movements, Winning Respect, and the Rise of the Graphic Novel Conclusion: The Development of an Art Form Notes Index Review "[A] useful new interpretation of the history of comic books in America... [A] well-written book with clear explanations of complex ideas and events. Demanding Respect will be valuable for comics scholars looking for new interpretations of familiar stories as well as students and historians in search of a clear, concise yet rigorous introduction to the mediums history." American Studies "Demanding Respect is a solid, well-researched social history of the comic book in North America--detailed, thorough, and well-written. Theoretically sophisticated, it moves beyond the existing emphasis on fan culture to encompass the entire comic book art world. This is a valuable contribution to the literature on American popular culture." Laura Grindstaff, University of California, Davis "[Lopes] provides a persuasive, accessible framework for understanding the path that American comics have taken from early derision to the level of respectability that they enjoy today." - Library Journal, 15th May 09 "Mr. Lopes approaches this study [of comic books] as something worthy of a sociological effort... Lopes is at his best when he tries to tap into what kept this lowly form chugging along... Demanding Respect is an enjoyable, not too scholarly read." Washington Times, 7th June 2009 "A concise history of the American comic book industry from the 1930s to the present...this is a solid piece of work." -Journal of American History "The authors significant contribution is his analysis of the less-studied era from the 1980s onward... Lopes demonstrates the significance of the shift from mass-market comics of the 1930s-80s to the fanboy subculture that dominates today, as consumers started to clamor for more-complex storylines, follow creators rather than title characters, and demand respect for the comics genre--as the books title indicates... [T]his is a useful contribution to the field." -CHOICE "Lopes redefines the history of comics...drawing attention to a crucial shift in the history of comics from the rule of mass production to the championing of artistic integrity so familiar to their current, broader fan base... Also intriguing is Lopess comprehensive lens for studying the complex history of comics in the United States... Particularly fascinating is the ongoing discussion of material production...Lopess most useful analysis asks not whether comics will gain respect, but whether they will be able to maintain the mainstream artistic integrity of the heroic age... Lopess exhaustive research has provided a respectable foundation for future analysis." Safundi: The Journal of South African and American Studies, Vol 12 Issue 1 2011 Promotional From pulp comics to Maus, the story of the growth of comics in American culture Long Description From pulp comics to Maus , the story of the growth of comics in American culture Review Quote "Demanding Respectis a solid, well-researched social history of the comic book in North America-detailed, thorough, and well-written. Theoretically sophisticated, it moves beyond the existing emphasis on fan culture to encompass the entire comic book art world. This is a valuable contribution to the literature on American popular culture." Laura Grindstaff, University of California, Davis "[Lopes] provides a persuasive, accessible framework for understanding the path that American comics have taken from early derision to the level of respectability that they enjoy today." -Library Journal, 15th May 09 Promotional "Headline" From pulp comics to Maus , the story of the growth of comics in American culture Description for Bookstore How is it that comic books--the once reviled form of lowbrow popular culture--are now the rage for Hollywood blockbusters, the basis for bestselling video games, and the inspiration for literary graphic novels? In Demanding Respect, Paul Lopes immerses himself in the discourse and practices of this art and subculture to provide a social history of the American comic book over the last 75 years. Lopes analyzes the cultural production, reception, and consumption of American comic books throughout American history. He charts the rise of superheroes, the proliferation of serials, and the emergence of graphic novels. Demanding Respect explores how comic books born in the 1930s were perceived as a "menace" in the 1950s, only to later become collectors items and eventually "hip" fiction in the 1980s through today. Using a theoretical framework to examine the construction of comic book culture--the artists, publishers, readers and fans--Lopes explains how and why comic books have captured the publics imagination and gained a fanatic cult following. Details ISBN1592134424 Short Title DEMANDING RESPECT Language English ISBN-10 1592134424 ISBN-13 9781592134427 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2009 Imprint Temple University Press,U.S. Subtitle The Evolution of the American Comic Book Place of Publication Philadelphia PA Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2009-05-15 NZ Release Date 2009-05-15 US Release Date 2009-05-15 UK Release Date 2009-05-15 Author Paul Lopes Pages 260 Publisher Temple University Press,U.S. Publication Date 2009-05-15 DEWEY 741.5973 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161793682;

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