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The Comics: Since 1945 by Walker, Brian is a humor available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Comics: Since 1945 about?

"It is hard to imagine a world without Little Orphan Annie, Popeye, Snoopy, and Garfield. Newspaper comics arrive in millions of homes each day and make families laugh out loud. They're not only funny - they also reflect their times." "American newspaper comics evolved during the latter half of the nineteenth century when powerful forces of social and technological change combined to revolutionize mass entertainment. The comics industry has changed dramatically since that time. Radio, television, and the internet have challenged newspapers for dominance. Throughout its history, the art form has, time and again, proved its popular appeal and commercial adaptability. From the newspaper wars at the end of the nineteenth century to the cutting edge competition on the information superhighway at the beginning of the twenty-first century, comics have continued to thrive." "In this color packed compendium, cartoonist and historian Brian Walker has amassed more than 700 illustrations, including scores of rare examples provided by the artists themselves. Organized by decade, with biographical profiles and descriptions of different genres and themes, The Comics is both comprehensive and grap

Who reads The Comics: Since 1945?

Author

Walker, Brian

Publisher

Harry N. Abrams

Published

2002

Language

EN

ISBN

9780810934818

Category

humor

Subjects

Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humor

Rating

4.09 / 5 (26 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14