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THE REFERENCE SHELF: GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

Graphic Novel

Literature

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<EM>Graphic Novels and Comic Books</EM> explores the origins, development, and future of these vibrant and increasingly respected modes of expression.

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Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Contents.
Preface.
1: Up, Up, and Away: The Rise of Graphic Novels.
2: Out of the &#x201C;Comics Ghetto&#x201D;: Graphic Novels as Serious Literature.
3: Comics in the Classroom: Using Graphic Novels to Improve Literacy.
4: Graphica in the Stacks: The Role of Librarians.
5: The People Behind the Pencils: Conversations with Artists.
Bibliography.
Index.
About the Editor.

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The Reference Shelf