After the first Thai comic strip was published in 1907, comics flourished in Siam and developed in uniquely Thai ways. With diverse and leading artists working in each generation there is a wealth of material to consider. Gory horror tales, anti-communist propaganda and socially-engaged graphic novels bear witness to the country's darker years. From 1990, Thai comics struggled to compete with the sudden influx of unlicensed Japanese manga and went through a hiatus, making a comeback in the late '90s with a new and alternative scene that deserves wider recognition. Each page of The Art of Thai Comics opens a unique window onto Thai society - a distilled vision of its hopes, fears, delights and horrors. From 20th century interpretations of Jataka tales, which replay the Buddha's various reincarnations, to tales of modern-day millennial angst. Thai comics past and present offer an entertaining and enlightening viewpoint onto the country's history, culture and enduring creativity.
| ISBN: | 9786164510364 |
| Publication date: | 25th October 2021 |
| Author: | Nicolas Verstappen |
| Publisher: | River Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 220 pages |
| Series: | River Books |
| Genres: |
Graphic novels, Comic books, Cartoons, Manga Manga and East Asian style / tradition comic books |
After the first Thai comic strip was published in 1907, comics flourished in Siam and developed in uniquely Thai ways. With diverse and leading artists working in each generation there is a wealth of material to consider. Gory horror tales, anti-communist propaganda and socially-engaged graphic novels bear witness to the country's darker years. From 1990, Thai comics struggled to compete with the sudden influx of unlicensed Japanese manga and went through a hiatus, making a comeback in the late '90s with a new and alternative scene that deserves wider recognition. Each page of The Art of Thai Comics opens a unique window onto Thai society - a distilled vision of its hopes, fears, delights and horrors. From 20th century interpretations of Jataka tales, which replay the Buddha's various reincarnations, to tales of modern-day millennial angst. Thai comics past and present offer an entertaining and enlightening viewpoint onto the country's history, culture and enduring creativity.
The Art of Thai Comics features in the following genres: Graphic novels, Comic books, Cartoons, Manga, Manga and East Asian style / tradition comic books
The Art of Thai Comics is available in Paperback
The Art of Thai Comics was written by Nicolas Verstappen and published by River Books
The Art of Thai Comics has 220 pages
Yes it is part of River Books series
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