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Boys aren't the only ones who read comics--girls do too From Betty and Veronica to Slutburger and Art Babe, Girls to Grrrlz explores the amazing but true history of girl comics. Pop culture fans will delight in author Trina Robbinss chronological commentary (with attitude) on the authors, artists, trends, and sassy, brassy characters featured in comic books for the last half-century. Meet the bubble-headed bombshells of the '40s, the lovelorn ladies of the '50s, the wimmin libbers of the '70s, and the grrrowling grrrlz of today. Her commentary is paired with a ton of rare comic book art pulled from the best girl comics published since World War II. Bridging the gap between Ms. and Sassy , between Miss America and Naomi Wolf, From Girls to Grrrlz reminds us how comic book characters humorously--and critically--reflect our changing culture.

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Publisher
Chronicle Books
ISBN-10
0811821994
ISBN-13
9780811821995
eBay Product ID (ePID)
550643

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Book Title
From Girls to Grrrlz : a History of Female Comics from Teens to Zines
Author
Trina Robbins
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Comics & Graphic Novels
Publication Year
1999
Genre
Humor
Number of Pages
144 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
1in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
1in
Item Weight
22.2 Oz

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Age Range
13-Up
Lc Classification Number
Pn6725.R58 1999
Grade from
Eighth Grade
Grade to
College Graduate Beginner
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Reviews from: ELLE SF BAY GUARDIAN LOS ANGELES TIMESby J. Tarin Towers Once upon a time, every third periodical bought in this country was a comic book. Even if that doesn't surprise you, you may not know that at comics' mid-century heyday, girls bought most of them, or that more comics about you girls were produced than about superheroes or monsters.FromGirls to Grrrlz: A History of Female Comics from Teens to Zines,Trina Robbins' meticulously researched history of comic books written for girls and women, is filled with such lore not just about who was buying comics but also about who was starring in them.What's delightful about Robbins' opinioned history aside from the gorgeous design and tasty art is that it begins in 1941 with Archie, the now 58-year old teenager. Using examples from '40s to the present day, Robbins applauds little-girl heroines, such as Little Lulu, and smirks at strange role models like Tessi the Typist. Robbins's smart and zingy narrative guides us through the ups and downs of girl-centered comics from fashion model and paper doll comics to "true romance" tales.It's fascinating stuff, and if you're not already a comic-book hound, you may be tempted to become one.Before comix got all high falutin' and renamed themselves "graphic novels," there was a posse of to-be-reckoned-with women rattling around the scene, giving the Marvel superheroes a run for their money. To be sure they've spanned the gamut from pro-to-punk Nancy with the porcupine hair to the ever-conspiring Veronica with their Bettie page 'do, so dense and deep blue-black that it looked like the India ink had leaked from pen to page.From movie-star-cum-paper-dollKaty Keeneto the hyper-real ennui ofLove and Rockets,Trina Robbins'From Girls to Grrrlzis a savvy survey of comic book history, many for girls by girls, or nowadays by wimmin for wimmin.Robbins has 30 years in the trenches as writer/cartoonist. She penned the first all-women comic book, "It Ain't Me Babe," and traveled through both the mainstream and underground art worlds. That up-close knowledge informs the book."With all the wonderful girl comics out there, one would think that women and girls of all ages have all the comics they could want... This could not be further from the truth," writes Robbins. "Women make up 52% of the population, and they like to read comics, if publishers would only produce [them]."
Copyright Date
1999
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
98-024966
Dewey Decimal
741.5/973/082
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes

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