Mike Chinn defines the graphic novel as "a lengthy work of fiction, told in pictures, that will stand on its own, needing no prequels or sequels to explain it.Generally, it will also be aimed at a more mature audience, and will have superior production values to regular monthly titles. By its very nature it can be experimental-taking the familiar and subverting it. It can be anything between 30 to well over100 pages long. The subject matter will be as wide-ranging as that found in conventional novels-the only limits are the writer's and artist's imaginations, and the publisher's nerve. It can be written specifically as a whole, collected from a mini-series, or even an ongoing title."
in his book Writing and Illustrating the Graphic Novel: everything you need to know to create great graphic works.
The format of Graphic Novel has become very popular in certain circles of McMath readers.
Boys tend to appreciate the vivid colours and unconvential style of most graphic novels.
Our most popular titles include:
Beowulf - adapted and illustrated by Gareth Hinds, Candlewick Press, 2007
An adaptation of the Old English epic poem including a hero, a king, monsters and a murderous dragon.
Maus I: a survivor's tale: my father bleeds history - Art Spiegelman, Pantheon Books, 1986
A memoir about Vladek Spiegelman, a Jewish survivor of Hitler's Europe, and about his son, a cartoonist who tries to come to terms with his father, his story, and with history itself. Cartoon format portrays Jews as mice and Nazis as cats.
Have you noticed where we have displayed the Graphic Novels in the library?
Does the above definition fit your initial assumption about the graphic novel format?
After taking a look, do you think they are worthy pieces of literature or just glorified comics?
Mike Chinn defines the graphic novel as
"a lengthy work of fiction, told in pictures, that will stand on its own, needing no prequels or sequels to explain it.Generally, it will also be aimed at a more mature audience, and will have superior production values to regular monthly titles. By its very nature it can be experimental-taking the familiar and subverting it. It can be anything between 30 to well over100 pages long. The subject matter will be as wide-ranging as that found in conventional novels-the only limits are the writer's and artist's imaginations, and the publisher's nerve. It can be written specifically as a whole, collected from a mini-series, or even an ongoing title."
in his book Writing and Illustrating the Graphic Novel: everything you need to know to create great graphic works.
The format of Graphic Novel has become very popular in certain circles of McMath readers.
Boys tend to appreciate the vivid colours and unconvential style of most graphic novels.
Our most popular titles include:
Beowulf - adapted and illustrated by Gareth Hinds, Candlewick Press, 2007
An adaptation of the Old English epic poem including a hero, a king, monsters and a murderous dragon.
Maus I: a survivor's tale: my father bleeds history - Art Spiegelman, Pantheon Books, 1986
A memoir about Vladek Spiegelman, a Jewish survivor of Hitler's Europe, and about his son, a cartoonist who tries to come to terms with his father, his story, and with history itself. Cartoon format portrays Jews as mice and Nazis as cats.
Check out other graphic novels available in our McMath Library by clicking on the following link:
http://destiny.sd38.bc.ca/cataloging/servlet/handlebasicsearchform.do
Have you noticed where we have displayed the Graphic Novels in the library?
Does the above definition fit your initial assumption about the graphic novel format?
After taking a look, do you think they are worthy pieces of literature or just glorified comics?