Laurence Grove Knihy

The book delves into the cultural significance of comics in France and Belgium, elevating them to the status of the 'Ninth Art' alongside traditional forms like poetry and cinema. It highlights the genre's national recognition, examining its unique characteristics for anglophone audiences. Through an analysis of diverse elements—including manuscripts, a Franco-American character, and sociopolitical themes—it explores the interplay of text and image, historical context, and societal implications within the bande dessinée.

Designed to accompany the University of Glasgow's, Hunterian Art Gallery and Museum Exhibition, this deluxe format box of books takes a in-depth look at the history of comics - from a facsimile of the world's first comic, to a study of one of finest modern day comic artists in Frank Quitely. Comic Invention spans centuries and genres in it's examination of how the art form developed over the years, with fantastic illustrations and images including the examples of works by Roy Liechtenstein, Any Warhol, Picasso and rare images from ancient manuscripts. Over 180 Pages as 5 elements housed within a Deluxe Art Box. Includes: - Comic Invention: An introduction to the Worlds First Comic - Comics & Culture - The Invention of Comics - The Art of Frank Quitely