A work of scholarship and a labor of love. "This is the definitive history of the Batman in all media: comics, film, television and the internet. The books combination of rigorous historical research and a witty, fluid writing style make it both vastly instructive and vastly entertaining."--Roberta Pearson, editor of The Many Lives of the Batman "Will appeal to avid students of pop culture and comics, and a gay cult audience...Brookers impressive overview of Batmans history reflects on the masked ones origins, early arch ...
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A work of scholarship and a labor of love. "This is the definitive history of the Batman in all media: comics, film, television and the internet. The books combination of rigorous historical research and a witty, fluid writing style make it both vastly instructive and vastly entertaining."--Roberta Pearson, editor of The Many Lives of the Batman "Will appeal to avid students of pop culture and comics, and a gay cult audience...Brookers impressive overview of Batmans history reflects on the masked ones origins, early arch rivals and the introduction of Robin, and concentrates on four periods: WWII, the mid 1950s, the 60s and the 90s. In 1954, child psychologist Fredric Wertham attacked the comic book industrynoting homoerotic undercurrents between Batman and Robin; Brookers lengthy and fascinating gay reading supports Werthams claim, albeit with a positive, postmodern twist. After recalling the campy image of Batman spawned by ABCs 1960s TV show, the author takes a look at Batman writers, fans, fanzines and the Net, concluding with a hilarious chapter on how his research was ridiculed by the British media." -Publishers Weekly Brookers account is bolstered by his fan expertise. This book usefully expands uponThe Many Lives of Batman. Recommended--Library Journal"A historical, detailed, deep analysis of Batman as a cultural icon in America. This isn't a simple polemic or surface-shallow analysis. This is deep stuff-analyzing art styles, histories, individual panels, cultural concepts, and historical documents. plenty of startling revelations and analysesThis is a stunningly well-done, intelligent book. It's proof that comics are not throwaway ephemera, but real, vital, analyzable parts ofour culture. It's also a must-have for the hardcore Batman fan and comics fan-who doesn't mind some idea
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN: 9780826413437.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN: 9780826413437.
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Very Good Condition. Gently used in very good condition. This is and ex-library copy with all the normal library markings and stickers. The text appears to be clean. The binding is tight. Cover looks great with some light corner bumps and dings. The pages are bright and crisp. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Literature & Literary; ISBN: 0826413439. ISBN/EAN: 9780826413437. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561052388.
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Fine Condition. Fine Condition. The text appears to be clean. The binding is tight. Cover looks great and may have some light corner bumps and dings from storage. The pages are bright and crisp. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 2. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Literature & Literary; ISBN: 0826413439. ISBN/EAN: 9780826413437. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561052387.
