jameseckman's review
2.0
This reads too much like modern art books, the text left me cold and I stopped reading it about half way through. I did look at all the sample strips, interesting selection but I'm not sure if they were good choices.
Read the Scott McCloud books instead.
Read the Scott McCloud books instead.
mossyforest's review
5.0
The perfect companion to an excellent exhibition. It was published to accompany the current exhibition at the British Library (which I reviewed here). It is divided into the same topics as the exhibition, in each case providing the information which was in the show as well as providing more in depth research. It is hugely informative and doesn't just re-print the exhibition texts. It connected the dots and added even more context to the pieces highlighted in the exhibition.
This book is perfect for anyone who has seen the show and wants even more info on the topic or anyone with an interest in the history of British comics. One of it's strengths is how it chronicles comics right up to the present day.
This book is perfect for anyone who has seen the show and wants even more info on the topic or anyone with an interest in the history of British comics. One of it's strengths is how it chronicles comics right up to the present day.
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