As the creator of Tintin, Herge (1907-1983) remains one of the most important and influential figures in the history of comics. When Herge, born Georges Prosper Remi in Belgium, emerged from the controversy surrounding his actions after World War II, his most famous work leapt to international fame and set the standard for European comics. While his style popularized what became known as the -clear line- in cartooning, this edited volume shows how his life and art turned out much more complicated than his method.
The book opens with Herge's aesthetic techniques, including analyses...
As the creator of Tintin, Herge (1907-1983) remains one of the most important and influential figures in the history of comics. When Herge, ...
As the creator of Tintin, Herge remains one of the most important and influential figures in the history of comics. While his style popularized what became known as the "clear line" in cartooning, this volume shows how his life and art turned out much more complicated than his method. With contributors from five continents, this volume's range will shape the study of Herge for years to come.
As the creator of Tintin, Herge remains one of the most important and influential figures in the history of comics. While his style popularized what b...