Edinburgh-based cartoonist Edward Ross uses comics to illuminate the ideas behind our favourite films.
In Filmish,Ross's cartoon alter-ego guides readers through the annals of cinematic history,introducing us to some of the strange and fascinating concepts at work in the movies. Each chapter focuses on a particular theme - the body,architecture,language - and explores an eclectic mix of cinematic triumphs,from A Trip to the Moon to Aliens.
Sitting within the tradition of bestselling non-fiction graphic novels like Scott McCloud's Understanding Comics and the Introducing... series,Filmish tackles serious issues - sexuality,race,censorship,propaganda - with authority and wit,throwing new light on some of the greatest films ever made.
Publisher: SelfMadeHeroISBN: 9781910593035Weight: 580 gDimensions: 240 x 171 x 24 mm
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