Comics deal with two fundamental communicating devices: words and images. Admittedly this is an arbitrary separation. But, since in the modern world of communication they are treated as independent disciplines, it seems valid. Actually, the are derivatives of a single origin and in the skillful employment of words and images lies the expressive potential of the medium.
Comics, which are really best described as an arrangement of images in a sequence that tell a story - an idea - is a very old form of graphic communi… - Will Eisner
Comics, which are really best described as an arrangement of images in a sequence that tell a story - an idea - is a very old form of graphic communi…
- Will Eisner
The term comics long ago became obsolete and inaccurate. It merely defined the content of the early joke-based comical strips. Sequential Art is a mo… - Will Eisner
The term comics long ago became obsolete and inaccurate. It merely defined the content of the early joke-based comical strips. Sequential Art is a mo…
Thus, sped by currents of curiosity afloat the swift river of rumor do secrets sail to strange ports. - Will Eisner
Thus, sped by currents of curiosity afloat the swift river of rumor do secrets sail to strange ports.
Comics deal with two fundamental communicating devices: words and images. Admittedly this is an arbitrary separation. But, since in the modern world … - Will Eisner
Comics deal with two fundamental communicating devices: words and images. Admittedly this is an arbitrary separation. But, since in the modern world …
Superheroes are mostly aimed at young teen-age males concerned with their manhood. The medium will have to address itself more to content. . . . I se… - Will Eisner
Superheroes are mostly aimed at young teen-age males concerned with their manhood. The medium will have to address itself more to content. . . . I se…
We have this history of impossible solutions to insoluble problems. - Will Eisner
We have this history of impossible solutions to insoluble problems.
[Before the Spirit] I had been producing comic books for 15-year-old cretins from Kansas [I wanted to aim for] a 55-year-old who had his wallet stole… - Will Eisner
[Before the Spirit] I had been producing comic books for 15-year-old cretins from Kansas [I wanted to aim for] a 55-year-old who had his wallet stole…
Still,[...] in all forms of comics the sequential artist relies upon the tacit cooperation of the reader. This cooperation is based upon the conventi… - Will Eisner
Still,[...] in all forms of comics the sequential artist relies upon the tacit cooperation of the reader. This cooperation is based upon the conventi…
Ive spent my whole life working in a medium that was regarded with contempt largely because of historical reasons. - Will Eisner
Ive spent my whole life working in a medium that was regarded with contempt largely because of historical reasons.
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