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Originally Posted by Ea
You could say the same about movies.... But you still visit the cinema once in while, right? 
Graphic novels and comics are visual storytelling. I can't see how it is necessarily less than storytelling through words.
Besides, unless the author describes the 'world' richly, I don't really imagine a lot when I read. Only if it's necessary to follow the plot. Lately, I've found myself more and more appreciative of authors who can describe visually in detail - an example would be Tolkien describing a landscape. In her latest work, Byatt have been critisised for being overlt detailed in her descriptions. I absolutely loved that part of it. |
Every tried Aldous Huxley? I was stunned at his writing style. I remember thinking........."Now THIS is writing!"
"Visual storytelling" A nice phrase.........but is it reading?
I looked up the book "Maus".....the subject matter is serious, worthy of writing about. Perhaps the author feels he can reel in more readers, younger readers thru the artwork. I don't know.
Are graphic novels considered junk food or nutritious food in Henry Hazletts mind?