LibGuides: Graphic Novels and Nonfiction: About

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Welcome to the Graphic Novels and Nonfiction Library Guide. The guide contains a selection of titles held by the St. Louis Community College Libraries.

About Graphic Novels & Non-Fiction

Graphic novels and non-fiction titles are full-length books written in comic book style. The intended audience is by no means restricted to children or teens--many graphic items are aimed at adults. The artwork in these items ranges from very simple to highly sophisticated. The same is true of the textual content.

This guide contains a selection of graphic novels and non-fiction titles held by the St. Louis Community College Libraries. You can also see a complete list in the library catalog of graphic novels and non-fiction owned by STLCC Libraries. Remember that you can have books sent from other STLCC campuses to your own campus. A reference librarian can help you with this.

Books About Graphic Novels

Click on the book title to find out more about the book, as well as which STLCC libraries own a copy.

The Art of Neil Gaiman by Hayley Campbell
Call Number: 823.914 G141C

Neil Gaiman is a prolific, award-winning author of short fiction, comics and graphic novels. This book features Gaiman's manuscripts, notes, cartoons, drawings, and personal photographs from his personal archive. Accompanying these materials are artwork and sketches from all of his major works, along with his own recollections.
Comic Books and Graphic Novels (part of Careers in Focus Series)
Call Number: 741.502 C2717

This book offers career information for those wanting to work in the comics and graphic novels fields.
Critical Survey of Graphic Novels: History, Theme and Technique by Bart H. Beaty and Stephen Weiner, eds
Call Number: 741.509 C9348

This survey contains over 65 essays covering themes and concepts of graphic novels, including genres, time periods, social relevance, and craftsmanship such as penciling and inking.
Graphic Novels: A Genre Guide to Comic Books, Manga, and More by Michael Pawuk
Call Number: 741.53 P339g (FV and M - Reference; FP - Circulating)

This one-volume encyclopedia contains over 2000 graphic novel titles arranged by subject ("Super-Heroes," "Action and Adventure," etc.) Each entry provides a brief plot synopsis.
UXL Graphic Novelists by Tom Pendergast and Sara Pendergast
Call Number: 741.569 P397u (Reference)

This three-volume encyclopedia provides information on graphic novelists and their works.

Websites About Graphic Novels and Non-Fiction

The Comics Journal
This respected website reviews comic books as well as graphic novels. The site also features comics news and regular columns.
Graphic Novel Reporter
This site is updated regularly with new reviews, comics news, author and illustrator interviews, and a list of upcoming manga and graphic novels titles.
Publishers Weekly Comics News
This frequently updated website offers comics news, along with previews of new comics and graphic novel titles.

Contemporary Issues: Positive Negatives

Postive Negatives
Positive Negatives humanizes contemporary social and human rights issues through powerful literary comics. These comics explore topics such as conflict, forced migration, and the search for asylum.