"This book looks at the humor that artists and editors believed would have appeal in four different countries. Ian Gordon explains how similar humor played out in comic strips across different cultures and humor styles. By examining Skippy and Ginger Meggs, the book shows a good deal of similarities between American and Australian humor while establishing some distinct differences. In examining the French translation of Perry Winkle, the book explores questions of language and culture. By shifting focus to a later period ...
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"This book looks at the humor that artists and editors believed would have appeal in four different countries. Ian Gordon explains how similar humor played out in comic strips across different cultures and humor styles. By examining Skippy and Ginger Meggs, the book shows a good deal of similarities between American and Australian humor while establishing some distinct differences. In examining the French translation of Perry Winkle, the book explores questions of language and culture. By shifting focus to a later period and looking at the American and British comics entitled Dennis the Menace, two very different comics bearing the same name, Kid Comic Strips details both differences in culture and traditions and the importance of the type of reader imagined by the artist"--
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New. Print on demand Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 94 p. Contains: Unspecified, Illustrations, black & white, Illustrations, color, Tables, color. Palgrave Studies in Comics and Graphic Novels.
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Fine. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 94 p. Contains: Unspecified, Illustrations, black & white, Illustrations, color, Tables, color. Palgrave Studies in Comics and Graphic Novels. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Fine. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 94 p. Contains: Unspecified, Illustrations, black & white, Illustrations, color, Tables, color. Palgrave Studies in Comics and Graphic Novels. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 94 p. Contains: Unspecified, Illustrations, black & white, Illustrations, color, Tables, color. Palgrave Studies in Comics and Graphic Novels.
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Seller's Description:
New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 94 p. Contains: Unspecified, Illustrations, black & white, Illustrations, color, Tables, color. Palgrave Studies in Comics and Graphic Novels. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
