{"product_id":"comics-art-in-korea-hardback-9781496854711","title":"Comics Art in Korea (Hardback) 9781496854711","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eComics Art in Korea\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJohn A. Lent (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781496854711\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 31 January 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e277 pages, 143 colour illustrations\u003cbr\u003e27.9 x 21.6 x 2.3 cm, 0.92 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eComics Art in Korea\u003c\/i\u003e, comics scholar John A. Lent embarks on a comprehensive exploration of the vibrant world of Korean comics, cartoons, comic strips, graphic novels, webcomics, and animation. This meticulously researched work delves deep into the intricate history, cultural significance, and artistic innovations that have shaped the comics landscape in both North and South Korea. Drawing from extensive research, decades of interviews with comics creators and artists, and firsthand study, Lent offers readers a profound understanding of the societal, political, and cultural factors that have played a pivotal role in shaping Korean comics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKorean comics have a storied tradition that stretches back decades. In this insightful book, Lent not only traces the origins of Korean comics but also places them within the broader context of Asian comics, highlighting the interconnectedness of comic art across the continent. From the early days of Korean comics to their contemporary evolution, Lent unravels the forces that have influenced and shaped the industry and sheds light on the ways in which comics have been used as a medium for social commentary, political expression, and cultural identity in Korea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eComics Art in Korea\u003c\/i\u003e is not merely a historical account but a celebration of the art form itself. Lavishly illustrated with examples of Korean comics, this book showcases the incredible talent and creativity of Korean comics artists. Lent's impeccable attention to detail and his ability to contextualize each work within its cultural and historical framework make this book an invaluable resource for both comics enthusiasts and scholars.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical Timeline of Korea—\u003cbr\u003eIncluding Comics Art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter One: Genesis and Dimensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVignette I: Semblances of the Comics in Ancient Art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVignette II: Park Jae-dong: Die-Hard Advocate for the Koreanization of Comics Art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter Two: Political Cartoons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVignette III: Kim Song-hwan: Korea’\u003cbr\u003es Dean of Political Cartooning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVignette IV: Gendry-Kim Keum suk: Graphic Novelist Extraordinaire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter Three: Manhwa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter Four: Animation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVignette V: Nelson Shin: \"Godfather\" of Korean Animation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter Five: Webtoons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter Six: North Korea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter Seven: Conclusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix I: Interviews Conducted by John A. Lent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix II: South Korean Contemporary Comics Magazines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix III: Filmography of South Korean Animated Films, 1967–\u003cbr\u003e2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompiled and edited by Suh HaeLim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix IV:  List of Early Essay Cartoons (Webcomics), October–\u003cbr\u003eDecember 2004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompiled by Kwon Jae-woong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix V: Pertinent Information from the KOCCA Report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"University Press of Mississippi","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52739495723288,"sku":"9781496854711","price":66.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/comics-art-in-korea-hardback-9781496854711","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}