1.Graphic Novels A-Z (Action Comics to Zatanna)Tammy Ivins & Bryson Kopf DC Comics

2. Agenda1. Introduction to the graphic novel format 2. Visual literacy and graphic novels 3. Readers advisory tips 4. Genre examples 5. Collection development challenges. 3. Introduction to Graphic Novels 4. What are Graphic Novels? a full-length... story published as a book in comic-strip format. - OED Scott Adams and Dark Horse 5. What genre are graphic novels? 6. LingoGraphic Novel Trade CollectionManga = Japanese Graphic Novels 7. Who creates graphic novels? 8. The Process DC Comics 9. Color is not needed Kodansha & Image Comics 10. but color is an artform in itself. Marvel & DC Comics 11. Visual Literacy & Graphic Novels 12. Visual Literacy = An ALA InitiativeVisual literacy is a set of abilities that enables an individual to effectively find,interpret, evaluate, use, and create images and visual media. 13. Visual literacy skills equip a learner tounderstand and analyze the contextual, cultural, ethical, aesthetic, intellectual, and technical components involved in the production and use of visualmaterials. www.ala.org/acrl/standards/visualliteracy 14. Comics Are IdealImages "are the vocabulary of the language called comics."- McCloud, S. (1994). Understanding comics. HarperCollins. Chicago 15. 1 Example: How to read a Graphic Novel2 3 16. 123 DC Comics 17. 12 DC Comics 18. 13 2 4 DC Comics 19. Of course,Manga (Japanese graphic novels)are read backwards. 20. Other Visual Literacy Discussion Topics Juxtaposition of images Iconic imagery Backgrounds Facial expression Portrayal of movement & action Implied events Conflict between action & words Mood & emotion Implied sound Passage of time 21. More ReadingUnderstanding Comics by Scott McCloud HarperCollins 22. A picture is worth a thousand words... DC Comics 23. but a picture has 1000x the impact. Avatar Press & Vintage Books 24. Readers Advisory for Graphic Novels 25. Getting patrons interested Find out if a patron is interested in a nontext narrative formats Think about visual style and plot! It is easier to connect readers by matching narratives and subjects. Connect users to GNs via other formats. Get feedback from the Patron! Repeat! 26. Readers Advisory: Art Styles B&WColor Fantagraphics & Pantheon 27. Wordy vs. Terse Marvel 28. Realistic vs abstract DC Comics 29. Detailed vs cartoony 2000 AD 30. Linear panel layouts... DC Comics 31. ...vs complicated layouts Jim Steranko 32. Simple backgrounds... Dark Horse Comics 33. ...vs Lush backgrounds Barry Windsor Smith 34. Challenges Patrons/Staff not understanding format Those are just for kids! Theyre not real reading! 35. Genre Examples for Graphic Novels Dark Horse, Kodansha Comics, Viz Media, Image 36. Genre Examples Adventure/Action -The Adventures of Tintin (24 books) by Herge -The Losers (5 vol) by Andy Diggle (writer) & Jock (artist)Mystery/Crime -Whiteout (2 vol) by Greg Rucka (writer) & Steve Leiber (artist) -Richard Starks Parker: The Hunter by Darwyn CookeGeneral Fiction -Love and Rockets (series) by Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez -Ghost World by Daniel Clowes -Contract with God by Will Eisner 37. Genre Examples Romance -Blankets by Craig Thompson -Nana (series) by Ai YazawaFantasy -Sandman (10 vol) by Neil Gaiman (writer) and many artists -Bone (series) by Jeff Smith -Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNICLE (series) by CLAMP -Oh My Goddess! (series) by Kosuke Fujishima 38. Genre Examples Science Fiction -Y: The Last Man (10 vol) by Brian K. Vaughn (writer) & Pia Guerra (art) -Akira by Otomo Kasuhiro -The Manhattan Projects (2 vol) by Jonathan Hickman (writer) & Nick Pitarra (art)Horror -Black Hole by Charles Burns -The Walking Dead (17 vol) by Robert Kirkman (writer), Tony Moore & Charlie Adlard (art) - Locke & Key (6 volumes) by Joe Hill (writer) & Gabriel Rodriguez (art) 39. Genre Examples Historical -Maus (2 vol) by Art Spiegelman -Buddha (8 vol) by Osamu Tezuka -King by Ho Che AndersonHumor -Tales Designed to Thrizzle by Michael Kupperman -Ouran High School Host Club (series) by Bisco Hatori 40. Genre Examples Superheroes -Watchmen by Alan Moore (writer) & Dave Gibbons (art) -All-Star Superman (2 vol) by Grant Morrison (writer) & Frank Quitely (art) -Wonder Woman, New 52 (3 vol) by Brian Azzarello (writer) & Cliff Chiang (art)Non-Fiction -Palestine by Joe Sacco -Manga Guide to Molecular Biology by Masahara TakemuraMemoir -Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi -Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo, and me by Ellen Forney 41. Shojo & Josei Manga Ouran High Host Club By Bisco HatoriNana by Ai Yazawa Viz Media 42. Shonen & Seinen Manga Prince of Tennis by Takeshi Konomi Viz Media, Dark HorseChobits by CLAMP 43. Magical Girl & Mecha Neon Genesis Evangelion by Yoshiyuki SadamotoSailor Moon by Naoko Takeuchi Kodansha Comics, Viz Media 44. Programming Art contest or classes Comic artist visits Costume party or contest Partner with a comic book store Discussion groups Free Comic Day (first Saturday in May) Movie/anime connections Exciting displays!!! 45. Collection Development of Graphic Novels 46. Arrangement Issues Age restrictions Content Reading Level Series are long Expense Space issues 47. Tech-Services Issues Cataloging / Discovery Many creators Often shelved by format, not topic LC & recreational reading Binding Manga can be bulky Most graphic novels take up more shelf space & height than other titles 48. Selection Resources Booklist Publishers Weekly Library Journal NY Times Bestseller List The Comics Journal Online reviews and lists Follow Major Publishers Local comic book shops 49. 500 Essential Graphic Novels by Gene Kannenberg HarperCollins 50. Major Awards Eisner Awards Harvey Awards Ignatz Awards Osamu Cultural Award Shogakukan Award Kodansha Award DC Comics 51. Slides & handout: tinyurl.com/scla13-gnContact us: Tammy Ivins tivins@fmarion.edu Bryson Kopf bkopf@cumberland.lib.nc.usThis presentation contains copyrighted materials used under the Multimedia Guidelines and Fair Use exemptions of U.S. Copyright law. 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