The Superhero Reader
- 342pagine
- 12 ore di lettura
A full exploration of the history, politics, and aesthetics of the superhero genre
Jeet Heer è un distinto scrittore ed editore il cui lavoro approfondisce le intricate connessioni tra arte, cultura e identità. I suoi saggi sono caratterizzati da uno stile acuto e accessibile che seziona idee complesse con chiarezza e arguzia. Heer possiede una profonda fascinazione per la storia e l'evoluzione dei fumetti, esplorandone la traiettoria artistica e il significato culturale. La sua scrittura offre una lente unica attraverso cui comprendere come l'arte plasmi la nostra percezione del mondo e di noi stessi.




A full exploration of the history, politics, and aesthetics of the superhero genre
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