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Graphic Novels Beyond the Basics |
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Insights and Issues for Libraries |
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Martha Cornog and Timothy Perper, Editors |
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Imprint
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Libraries Unlimited
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Publication Date |
08/2009 |
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281 |
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1 |
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6 1/8x9 1/4 |
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ISBN-13 |
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$45.00
£31.95 |
1-59158-478-7 |
978-1-59158-478-0 |
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Description
This study of the graphic novel and its growth in the library helps librarians utilize and develop this extraordinarily popular format in their library collections.
One of the few bright spots in 21st century print publishing, graphic novels have moved from their stereotypical fanboy niche to the bestseller list, profoundly influencing movies, television, games, music, design, and fashion along the way. The phenomenon has reached libraries as well, with librarians collecting a variety of graphic novels for patrons of all ages.
What does the surge of popularity in graphic novels mean for libraries? Graphic Novels Beyond the Basics: Insights and Issues for Libraries goes deeper into this subject than any other volume previously published, bringing together a distinguished panel of experts to examine questions librarians may encounter as they work to enhance their graphic novel holdings.
Graphic Novels Beyond the Basics begins by introducing librarians to the world of the graphic novel: popular and critically acclaimed fiction and nonfiction titles; a wide range of genres including Japanese manga and other international favorites; recurring story and character archetypes; and titles created for specific cultural audiences and female readers. The book then offers a series of chapters on key issues librarians will face with graphic novels on the shelves, including processing and retention questions, preservation and retention, collecting related media such as Japanese anime films and video games, potential grounds for patron or parental complaints, the future of graphic novels, and more.
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Title Features |
• Ten expert contributors well known in the library field, each a specialist in a specific aspect of the graphic novel
• A brief chronology of the graphic novel and its inclusion in the library
• Core lists of recommended graphic novel titles in most chapters
• Thoroughly indexed to ease access, including a detailed subject index as well as a creator and title index of key graphic novels
• Chapter bibliographies and additional bibliographic appendices pointing the way to additional print and multimedia resources
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Highlights |
• Features the insights of ten experts, over half of whom have written books on the topic covered
• Offers chapters on topics not usually addressed in depth in other volumes, including graphic novels in academic libraries, Japanese animation, titles for girls/women, and international graphic novels
• Includes coverage of graphic novels in four rapidly growing areas: African American interest, Latino/a interest, gay/lesbian interest, and novels with religious themes
• Provides original data on the censorship of graphic novels and an extensive discussion on preventing and dealing with censorship attempts.
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