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Openness of Comics: Generating Meaning within Flexible Structures

Name: Openness of Comics: Generating Meaning within Flexible Structures
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Book Synopsis: Never before have comics seemed so popular or diversified, proliferating across a broad spectrum of genres, experimenting with a variety of techniques, and gaining recognition as a legitimate, rich form of art. Maaheen Ahmed examines this trend by taking up philosopher Umberto Eco's notion of the open work of art, whereby the reader—or listener or viewer, as the case may be—is offered several possibilities of interpretation in a cohesive narrative and aesthetic structure.

Ahmed delineates the visual, literary, and other medium-specific features used by comics to form open rather than closed works, methods by which comics generate or limit meaning as well as increase and structure the scope of reading into a work. Ahmed analyzes a diverse group of British, American, and European (Franco-Belgian, German, Finnish) comics. She treats examples from the key genre categories of fictionalized memoirs and biographies, adventure and superhero, noir, black comedy and crime, science fiction and fantasy.

Her analyses demonstrate the ways in which comics generate openness by concentrating on the gaps essential to the very medium of comics, the range of meaning ensconced within words and images as well as their interaction with each other. The analyzed comics, extending from famous to lesser known works, include Will Eisner's The Contract with God Trilogy, Jacques Tardi's It Was the War of the Trenches, Hugo Pratt's The Ballad of the Salty Sea, Edmond Baudoin's The Voyage, Grant Morrison and Dave McKean's Arkham Asylum, Neil Gaiman's Sandman series, Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell's From Hell, Moebius's Arzach, Yslaire's Cloud 99 series, and Jarmo Mäkilä's Taxi Ride to Van Gogh's Ear.

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Discover the fascinating world of comics and their limitless potential for generating meaning with the book "Openness of Comics: Generating Meaning within Flexible Structures." Comics have evolved into a diverse and popular art form, offering a multitude of genres and techniques that captivate readers across the globe. Maaheen Ahmed explores the concept of the open work of art, where readers are invited to interpret narratives and aesthetics in various ways. Dive into a comprehensive analysis of British, American, and European comics, spanning genres from memoirs to superhero adventures, and from crime noir to science fiction and fantasy.

Unlock the secrets of storytelling in comics as Ahmed delves into the unique visual and literary elements that make these works open rather than closed. Discover how comics intricately weave words and images together, allowing for a richer, more engaging reading experience. By examining the gaps and interactions within the medium, Ahmed showcases how comics generate infinite possibilities and structure the scope of each narrative. Explore famous works like Will Eisner's The Contract with God Trilogy and Neil Gaiman's Sandman series, as well as hidden gems like Jarmo Mäkilä's Taxi Ride to Van Gogh's Ear.

If you are a fan of comics or simply want to delve into the art of storytelling, "Openness of Comics: Generating Meaning within Flexible Structures" is a must-have addition to your collection. Uncover the full potential of comics as they embrace their status as a legitimate and rich art form. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore the world of comics and widen your horizons.

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