Invisible Presence - The Representation of Women in French-Language Comics

The most complete study of women in French-language comics to date - and the first published in English. Taking a two-pronged approach of historical and case-study analysis, and with a chronological span of over a century, it is the fullest examination thus far of female depiction in Francophone sequential art. 16 plates, 7 col. 9 b/w.

About the author

Catriona MacLeod is a lecturer in French studies and politics at the University of London Institute in Paris (ULIP).

Summary

The most complete study of women in French-language comics to date - and the first published in English. Taking a two-pronged approach of historical and case-study analysis, and with a chronological span of over a century, it is the fullest examination thus far of female depiction in Francophone sequential art. 16 plates, 7 col. 9 b/w.

Product details

• Authors: Catriona Macleod, Catriona (University of London Institute in Paris) MacLeod, MacLeod Catriona
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.09.2022
• EAN: 9781789386813
• ISBN: 978-1-78938-681-3
• Subjects: Fiction > Comic, cartoon, humour, satire; Humanities, art, music > Art > Interior design, design; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, Graphic Novels, ART / Techniques / Cartooning, LITERARY CRITICISM / Comics & Graphic Novels, Feminism & feminist theory, Gender studies: women, Comic book & cartoon art, Feminism and feminist theory, Gender studies: women and girls, Comic book and cartoon artwork, European style / tradition comic books