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by Patach , Aug 12 '01
Pros: Informative, great stuff for cartoonists or to-be cartoonists and readers.
Cons: Sometimes Scott McCloud drifts off into his own world of fantasy. "He can't stop talking"
(Words in italics are quotes from the book itself)
Well, it's settled. If you are a comic artist, you can take these three options. One, join up a team of a thousand mainstream superhero cartoonists. Have your idea bought off you for...
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by shaunb , Feb 08 '01
Pros: Interesting ideas, some good points, thought prevoking
Cons: Flounders at points and seems lose direction at times
Scott McCloud is genius… of that there is no doubt. His assessment ("Understanding Comics") of comic books, what they are and how to critically analyze them is peerless. However, "Reinventing Comics" does not have the clarity and depth of insight,...
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by peterme , Jun 18 '00
Pros: Smart, thoughtful, passionate
Cons: Can feel a bit like taking one's medicine
So, I'm finally getting around to discussing Scott McCloud's latest. Unless you draw comics, the book is not meant for you. Whereas Understanding Comics is an exploration of a communications medium, and thus has bearing an all communications...
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by gifff , Jun 18 '00
Pros: Controversial -- you may fight this book all the way through (That's a good thing)
Cons: Disconnected and broad, may be difficult to follow (That COULD be a good thing.)
And before you do buy this book, make sure you read Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud first.
Reinventing Comics [RC from now on] is scattered explosion of ideas. McCloud in unable to keep his mouth shut on how all his theories and theories...
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