Why Comics?: From Underground to Everywhere
Summary
Why Comics?: From Underground to Everywhere is a book written by Hillary Chute, a professor of English and Art + Design at Northeastern University. The book explores the history and significance of comics as an art form and cultural phenomenon, from their origins in the underground and alternative press to their current mainstream popularity.
The book features in-depth interviews with some of the most influential comic artists and writers of the past several decades, including Art Spiegelman, Alison Bechdel, Lynda Barry, and Chris Ware, among others. It also covers a wide range of topics related to comics, including the intersection of comics and politics, the role of comics in the digital age, and the ways in which comics have been used to tell stories about marginalized and underrepresented groups.
Published by HarperCollins, the book may be most suitable for older readers, such as teenagers and adults, per the publisher.
Location
Removed on August 28, 2022 in Response to Missouri Senate Bill 775
