Blurred vision : The divergence and intersection of illustrations in children's books

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Zbaracki, Matthew D. and Geringer, Jennifer. (2014). Blurred vision : The divergence and intersection of illustrations in children's books. Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics. 5(3), pp. 284-296. https://doi.org/10.1080/21504857.2014.916225
AuthorsZbaracki, Matthew D. and Geringer, Jennifer
Abstract

In the evolving world of children’s literature, lines get blurred as formats and genres shift and adapt to the demands of readers and society as a whole. Nowhere is this more the case than in illustrations found within children’s literature. Illustrations, and visuals, play an integral role in children’s literature. In this article, the authors describe an emerging trend that comes from the convergence of picture books, comics and graphic novels. They identify this new genre as blended narrative, in which visual and textual media equally share the burden of storytelling. Specific titles from children’s literature are highlighted to showcase examples of blended narratives.

Keywordsblended narratives; picture books; comics; graphic novels; children’s literature
Year2014
JournalJournal of Graphic Novels and Comics
Journal citation5 (3), pp. 284-296
PublisherTaylor & Francis
ISSN2150-4857
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1080/21504857.2014.916225
Scopus EID2-s2.0-84926253664
Research or scholarlyResearch
Page range284-296
Research GroupSchool of Education
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Online16 May 2014
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Accepted15 Apr 2014
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