Graphic novels now : building, managing, and marketing a dynamic collection /

In 1992, Maus, a graphic novel by Art Spiegelman, won the Pulitzer Prize. The genre has been growing ever since, appealing to the visual-oriented Gen-X and Gen-Y, as well as to reluctant readers, those of all ages seeking alternative viewpoints, and anyone willing to take both image and word into co...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Goldsmith, Francisca
Format: Licensed eBooks
Language:English
Published: Chicago : American Library Association, 2005.
Online Access:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=173255
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Summary:In 1992, Maus, a graphic novel by Art Spiegelman, won the Pulitzer Prize. The genre has been growing ever since, appealing to the visual-oriented Gen-X and Gen-Y, as well as to reluctant readers, those of all ages seeking alternative viewpoints, and anyone willing to take both image and word into consideration. Graphic Novels Now helps librarians new to the genre with all the key issues related to these unique books. Expert author Francisca Goldsmith shares smart advice, from how to develop a well-rounded collection by finding reviews and reliable publishers and distributors to shelving, catal.
Physical Description:1 online resource (vi, 113 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0838998038
9780838998038
9780838909041
0838909043