Graphic Novels Now

Download or read book Graphic Novels Now written by Francisca Goldsmith and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2005-08-15 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.