Popular Post Mac Man Posted June 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 26, 2021 Pretty excited to share news that my first book has been released through Sequart Publishing: HOW TO ANALYZE & REVIEW COMICS. Given our shared interest in comics, I thought y’all would like to check it out. A little about the book: How to Analyze & Review Comics serves as a mainstream-friendly resource for journalists, academics, students, bloggers, and fans of all kinds. Presented in “bite size” articles and interviews focused on all areas of the comics medium, this accessible collection is for anyone who wants to learn more about how to write, discuss, and better understand the medium of comics. “An invaluable asset to comics reviewers and critics, giving them much-needed context for their writings.” — Mark Waid “Unlike literary, art, and film criticism, comics criticism hadn’t had time to develop commonly agreed on standards of analysis and evaluation. Now, with How to Analyze & Review Comics, an important step has been taken, as comics academics, journalists, and creators are given a chance to advance the discussion of what comics analysis could be. Forrest Helvie & co. present a universe of exciting possibilities for the evolution of dialogue about what legendary comics innovator Will Eisner called ’sequential art.”” — Danny Fingeroth (A Marvelous Life: The Amazing Story of Stan Lee) “How to Analyze & Review Comics is a book that’s long been needed in our industry, providing inspiration and illumination for anyone interested in doing comics criticism – and, more importantly, a fun read for anyone interested in how comics works as a medium.” — Fred Van Lente (The Comic Book History of Comics, Make Comics Like the Pros) bentbryan, steveinthecity, ADAMANTIUM and 10 others 10 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Mac Man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCOComics Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 12 minutes ago, Mac Man said: Pretty excited to share news that my first book has been released through Sequart Publishing: HOW TO ANALYZE & REVIEW COMICS. Given our shared interest in comics, I thought y’all would like to check it out. A little about the book: How to Analyze & Review Comics serves as a mainstream-friendly resource for journalists, academics, students, bloggers, and fans of all kinds. Presented in “bite size” articles and interviews focused on all areas of the comics medium, this accessible collection is for anyone who wants to learn more about how to write, discuss, and better understand the medium of comics. “An invaluable asset to comics reviewers and critics, giving them much-needed context for their writings.” — Mark Waid “Unlike literary, art, and film criticism, comics criticism hadn’t had time to develop commonly agreed on standards of analysis and evaluation. Now, with How to Analyze & Review Comics, an important step has been taken, as comics academics, journalists, and creators are given a chance to advance the discussion of what comics analysis could be. Forrest Helvie & co. present a universe of exciting possibilities for the evolution of dialogue about what legendary comics innovator Will Eisner called ’sequential art.”” — Danny Fingeroth (A Marvelous Life: The Amazing Story of Stan Lee) “How to Analyze & Review Comics is a book that’s long been needed in our industry, providing inspiration and illumination for anyone interested in doing comics criticism – and, more importantly, a fun read for anyone interested in how comics works as a medium.” — Fred Van Lente (The Comic Book History of Comics, Make Comics Like the Pros) Congrats on getting it published! Mac Man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul © ® ⚽️💙™ Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 I'm confused. Are you the editor or the writer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Man Posted June 26, 2021 Author Share Posted June 26, 2021 6 minutes ago, G G ® ™ said: I'm confused. Are you the editor or the writer? I’m the editor, one of the writers, and did the interviews with the creators. bentbryan and Larryw7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryw7 Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Looks great, congratulations! Mac Man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ares Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Mac Man said: I’m the editor, one of the writers, and did the interviews with the creators. edit Forrest edit Mac Man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadroch Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Will there be a Forum Exclusive variant? Larryw7, theCapraAegagrus and Mac Man 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman76 Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Great just what we need, a book training people how to be snobby a-hole critics. As if all this "nerd" culture wasn't toxic enough. Larryw7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 (edited) Congrats Forrest! One these days will have to meet at another show! Edited June 26, 2021 by piper Mac Man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Aldred Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 It sounds very interesting and I should have a read. Even if a story is highly regarded in general, there may still, in the end, be some factor which you dislike which leads you to disagree with the consensus. It will be worth reading for an alternative insight, but I simply give my honest analysis and conclusions about a comic I’ve read, and if others disagree, that’s fine, as it’s just an exercise in subjectivity - even with this publication. Larryw7 and Mac Man 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Where's the best place to order to guarantee a 9.8? Mac Man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Congrats, Forrest! Mac Man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Man Posted June 27, 2021 Author Share Posted June 27, 2021 On 6/25/2021 at 11:55 PM, catman76 said: Great just what we need, a book training people how to be snobby a-hole critics. As if all this "nerd" culture wasn't toxic enough. Nothing snobby about it. Just creating an opp order folks to learn more about the medium we love. 👍 Randall Dowling, Larryw7 and Point Five 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Man Posted June 27, 2021 Author Share Posted June 27, 2021 Thanks all! Hope folks enjoy this one - certainly aimed for this to be both informative and of interest 😀 Larryw7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Thomas Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 On 6/25/2021 at 10:55 PM, catman76 said: Great just what we need, a book training people how to be snobby a-hole critics. As if all this "nerd" culture wasn't toxic enough. It isn't limited to groups like us. The opportunity to say whatever you want about every topic with no real repercussions has made all online groups toxic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 I'm pessimistically interested. There are plenty of gatekeepers who "analyze" comics through indoctrinated glasses, so I am hoping that this reading is devoid of that outlook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Man Posted June 29, 2021 Author Share Posted June 29, 2021 13 hours ago, theCapraAegagrus said: I'm pessimistically interested. There are plenty of gatekeepers who "analyze" comics through indoctrinated glasses, so I am hoping that this reading is devoid of that outlook. There were over two dozen contributors plus interviews with various creators. While every piece may not be everyone's alley, I'm sure there's a little something for everyone Point Five and Larryw7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
