Graphic+Novels

This pathfinder on GRAPHIC NOVELS is useful in finding information on how to create one. It includes a background and historical profile on graphic novels.

__I. Introduction and Background__ Time examines the beginnings of the graphic novel from Eisner's seminal work, Contract with God, leading to modern works that has found a place in libraries and classrooms. A Graphic Literature Library

Use your World Book Online username and password to access the information. World Book Online has a an article Graphic Novel: Encyclopedic Article

__II. Specific Task: How to create a graphic novel__ //A video that provides illustrating and drawing tips in making a graphic novel//__//.// Illustrating and Drawing Tips: How to Make a Graphic Novel__ //A website that explains the step by step process in creating a graphic novel.// How to Make a Graphic Novel //An online platform where you can make and publish your graphic novel in the web. ComicMaster//

__III. Resources in the BA Library__

__a. Books__ Notable books on graphic novels @your library taken from Beacon Academy Library Web OPAC [|Trickster; Native American tales] Golden, Colo. : Fulcrum Pub., c2010 GC 741.597 TRI

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[|Yummy, the last days of a Southside Shorty] / by Neri, Greg. New York : Lee & Low Books, c2010 GC 305.89607 NER =====

__b. Magazine and Journal Articles__ Project Muse, a database of journal articles provides downloadable pdf.s on the topic. See your BA librarian for assistance.

__IV. Information Resources Related to the Subject__

__a. Graphic Novelists__ World Book Online via World Book Student has a cool encyclopedic article on **Will Eisner** and his creative process. Use your World Book Online username and password to access the information.

__b. Publishing Houses__ //A directory of publishing houses that publishes graphic novels. Publishers of Graphic Novels: A Directory//

__V. Search Aids__ Search terms for web browser and online databases - graphic novel, comics, cartoons, cartoonists, graphic novelists, creating graphic novels

Subject headings for print catalogs - graphic novel, comics, cartoons

Call number - Graphic novels are located in the shelves according to subject so this would mean that there is no fixed call number for them.

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