A short history of the famous French children's imprints "Bibliothèque Rose" and "Bibliothèque Verte" put together as part for my Children's Literature in Traslation studies module in my MA Children's Literature.
The document traces the origins of comics from early cave paintings and medieval church art that combined images and words, to the political cartoons of William Hogarth in the 18th century. It discusses how Rodolphe Topffer is widely considered the first to combine sequential images and words to tell narrative stories. In the 19th century, improvements in printing and literacy helped newspapers and magazines expand, including the emergence of penny dreadfuls and humor magazines containing early comic strips. By the early 20th century, comics were being published regularly in newspapers and magazines for both children and adults.
This document provides a history of comic books, beginning with their origins in newspaper comic strips in the early 20th century in the U.S. and spreading to magazines. It discusses key developments like the establishment of recurring characters, speech bubbles, and early pioneers such as Rodolphe Topffer. By the 1920s-1930s, comic books emerged as a distinct medium, with Superman's debut in 1938 cementing the superhero genre's popularity in America. The history outlines how comics evolved into a global mass media phenomenon across countries.
This document provides a brief history of comics and their origins. It traces the earliest sequential visual storytelling back to artifacts like Trajan's Column and Egyptian hieroglyphs. However, comics in their modern form emerged with developments like the printing press, which allowed mass reproduction of images and words. Rodolphe Topffer in the 19th century is credited with being an early pioneer of the comics format. In the 20th century, comics boomed in popularity through newspapers strips and comic books, especially with the rise of the American superhero genre following Superman in 1938. Contemporary comics continue to be a widespread creative medium worldwide.
The document provides an overview of the history and evolution of comics, highlighting key comic artists from different eras. It discusses how comics progressed from early simplistic newspaper strips to more complex graphic novels. Important Golden Age artists included Will Eisner and Osamu Tezuka, while Gil Kane, Jim Lee, and Frank Miller made significant contributions during the Silver and Bronze Ages, developing new styles and pushing creative boundaries.
This document provides information about comics, graphic novels, and their history. It discusses the origins and evolution of comic strips from newspapers in the late 1800s to contemporary graphic novels. Key points include:
- Comic strips were originally published in newspapers in 1895 to increase sales and readership. Popular early comic strips included The Yellow Kid and Katzenjammer Kids.
- Comic books became popular in the 1930s-50s with the rise of superhero characters like Superman. However, they faced criticism in the 1950s for supposed negative influences on children.
- The term "graphic novel" was coined in the 1970s and gained prominence with works like Maus, which won a Pulitzer Prize in 1992.
George Bernard Shaw was an Irish playwright and socialist who wrote Saint Joan in the 1920s. Some key points about Shaw and the play:
- Shaw was born in Ireland in 1856 and was concerned with issues of class, religion, and socialism throughout his career. He used his plays to critique social problems and advocate for change.
- Saint Joan tells the story of Joan of Arc. Shaw wrote it to present a different perspective on Joan than previous romanticized versions and to challenge the Catholic Church's canonization of her.
- In the play, Shaw aims to empower women and present Joan as a figure of reason challenging irrational forces. He uses her as an example of an individual advancing human evolution through challenging
The document provides biographical information on several artists including W. Blake, A. Beardsley, Franco Caprioli, Ugo Pratt, Corto Maltese, Jacob Lawrence, and discusses the art movements of Pop Art. It notes that W. Blake was a visionary artist and forerunner of Romanticism, while A. Beardsley pioneered Art Nouveau and graphic design. Details are given on the lives and works of comic artists Franco Caprioli and Ugo Pratt. The style and narratives of Pratt's comics Corto Maltese are described. Jacob Lawrence is discussed as a painter of African American scenes and history in a colorful, layered style. Finally, Pop Art is summarized as
This document discusses the influence of African art on the modern art movement in Europe beginning in the late 19th century. It notes that as European empires expanded into Africa, African artifacts made their way into European collections. Several modern artists, including Matisse, Picasso, Brancusi, Ernst, and Klee, were briefly influenced by African tribal art forms in their works. It analyzes specific examples of how these artists incorporated elements of African masks, figures, and designs into their paintings and sculptures. The document concludes that African art was a major inspiration for modern artists seeking new styles and forms that moved away from traditional European representations.
The document traces the origins of comics from early cave paintings and medieval church art that combined images and words, to the political cartoons of William Hogarth in the 18th century. It discusses how Rodolphe Topffer is widely considered the first to combine sequential images and words to tell narrative stories. In the 19th century, improvements in printing and literacy helped newspapers and magazines expand, including the emergence of penny dreadfuls and humor magazines containing early comic strips. By the early 20th century, comics were being published regularly in newspapers and magazines for both children and adults.
This document provides a history of comic books, beginning with their origins in newspaper comic strips in the early 20th century in the U.S. and spreading to magazines. It discusses key developments like the establishment of recurring characters, speech bubbles, and early pioneers such as Rodolphe Topffer. By the 1920s-1930s, comic books emerged as a distinct medium, with Superman's debut in 1938 cementing the superhero genre's popularity in America. The history outlines how comics evolved into a global mass media phenomenon across countries.
This document provides a brief history of comics and their origins. It traces the earliest sequential visual storytelling back to artifacts like Trajan's Column and Egyptian hieroglyphs. However, comics in their modern form emerged with developments like the printing press, which allowed mass reproduction of images and words. Rodolphe Topffer in the 19th century is credited with being an early pioneer of the comics format. In the 20th century, comics boomed in popularity through newspapers strips and comic books, especially with the rise of the American superhero genre following Superman in 1938. Contemporary comics continue to be a widespread creative medium worldwide.
The document provides an overview of the history and evolution of comics, highlighting key comic artists from different eras. It discusses how comics progressed from early simplistic newspaper strips to more complex graphic novels. Important Golden Age artists included Will Eisner and Osamu Tezuka, while Gil Kane, Jim Lee, and Frank Miller made significant contributions during the Silver and Bronze Ages, developing new styles and pushing creative boundaries.
This document provides information about comics, graphic novels, and their history. It discusses the origins and evolution of comic strips from newspapers in the late 1800s to contemporary graphic novels. Key points include:
- Comic strips were originally published in newspapers in 1895 to increase sales and readership. Popular early comic strips included The Yellow Kid and Katzenjammer Kids.
- Comic books became popular in the 1930s-50s with the rise of superhero characters like Superman. However, they faced criticism in the 1950s for supposed negative influences on children.
- The term "graphic novel" was coined in the 1970s and gained prominence with works like Maus, which won a Pulitzer Prize in 1992.
George Bernard Shaw was an Irish playwright and socialist who wrote Saint Joan in the 1920s. Some key points about Shaw and the play:
- Shaw was born in Ireland in 1856 and was concerned with issues of class, religion, and socialism throughout his career. He used his plays to critique social problems and advocate for change.
- Saint Joan tells the story of Joan of Arc. Shaw wrote it to present a different perspective on Joan than previous romanticized versions and to challenge the Catholic Church's canonization of her.
- In the play, Shaw aims to empower women and present Joan as a figure of reason challenging irrational forces. He uses her as an example of an individual advancing human evolution through challenging
The document provides biographical information on several artists including W. Blake, A. Beardsley, Franco Caprioli, Ugo Pratt, Corto Maltese, Jacob Lawrence, and discusses the art movements of Pop Art. It notes that W. Blake was a visionary artist and forerunner of Romanticism, while A. Beardsley pioneered Art Nouveau and graphic design. Details are given on the lives and works of comic artists Franco Caprioli and Ugo Pratt. The style and narratives of Pratt's comics Corto Maltese are described. Jacob Lawrence is discussed as a painter of African American scenes and history in a colorful, layered style. Finally, Pop Art is summarized as
This document discusses the influence of African art on the modern art movement in Europe beginning in the late 19th century. It notes that as European empires expanded into Africa, African artifacts made their way into European collections. Several modern artists, including Matisse, Picasso, Brancusi, Ernst, and Klee, were briefly influenced by African tribal art forms in their works. It analyzes specific examples of how these artists incorporated elements of African masks, figures, and designs into their paintings and sculptures. The document concludes that African art was a major inspiration for modern artists seeking new styles and forms that moved away from traditional European representations.
Tom Slingsby is a writer and editor who has transferred skills from his doctoral research to publishing and art dealing. He communicates brand values and product information to various audiences. The document provides biographical information about Tom and his professional background and experience in writing and editing.
This document provides an overview of the history of comics and graphic novels. It begins with the first comic book appearing in 1933 costing 10 cents. It discusses early superhero comics from DC and Marvel as well as underground comics from the 1960s-70s that dealt with risque topics. The document outlines the progression from underground to mainstream comics and highlights important comic artists and their most famous works. It discusses how the graphic novel has become a major part of modern literature, using Art Spiegelman's Pulitzer Prize-winning book Maus as an example.
The document discusses the history and mysteries surrounding Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting the Mona Lisa. It describes how the painting was commissioned for Lisa Gherardini in 1503 and Leonardo worked on it until his death in 1519. The painting's fame grew over the centuries due to its enigmatic subject and Leonardo's innovative painting techniques. The document also discusses theories about the painting's origins and copies, as well as its high-profile theft in 1911.
Italo Calvino was born in 1923 in Cuba to Italian parents who were botanists. He spent his early years in Italy where his father worked as a botanist. Calvino developed an interest in literature from a young age despite coming from a family more focused on science. He studied agriculture at university but switched to literature, and later supported himself through writing and working for publishing houses. Calvino published several famous works of fiction and withdrew from political involvement later in life, focusing on writing and lecturing until his death in 1985.
The document provides information about cartoons and comics. It discusses different types of cartoons such as fine art cartoons, journalism/print media cartoons, political cartoons, and animated cartoons. It also profiles cartoonist Charles Schulz and his iconic comic strip Peanuts, focusing on key characters like Charlie Brown and Snoopy. The document then examines the production process for comics and influences on Schulz's work.
Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian polymath born in 1452 in Vinci, Italy. He is widely considered one of the greatest painters of all time due to works like the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, and The Lady with an Ermine. As a painter, Leonardo pioneered techniques like sfumato to create atmospheric perspectives in his works. He also had extensive interests and knowledge in science, mathematics, engineering, and more. Leonardo had an informal education as a youth and spent his life mastering multiple disciplines. He lived from 1452 to 1519.
James Joyce was an influential Irish writer known for works like Dubliners, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, and Ulysses. He left Dublin in 1904 with Nora Barnacle, later marrying her. The document provides a biography of James Joyce, outlining key works and events in his life including leaving Dublin and marrying Nora Barnacle.
The document summarizes key details about the publication of Noli Me Tangere, Jose Rizal's famous novel. It describes how the novel was inspired by Uncle Tom's Cabin and approved for publication in 1884. It then discusses Rizal finishing the novel in Berlin in 1886 and having it printed there in 1887 at a cost of 300 pesos for 2000 copies. Finally, it provides a brief synopsis of the plot of Noli Me Tangere, which revolves around the character Crisostomo Ibarra and critiques issues in Philippine society under Spanish colonial rule.
The document provides character summaries for the major characters in Henry Fielding's novel "Tom Jones". It describes Tom Jones as the novel's protagonist, a foundling raised by the generous Mr. Allworthy. It also summarizes Sophia Western as the beautiful heroine who loves Tom, Mr. Allworthy as the moral yardstick of the novel, and Master Blifil as Tom's hypocritical antagonist. The document concludes by briefly describing several other characters like Squire Western, Mrs. Western, Partridge, and Jenny Jones.
This document provides an introduction to a group project exploring how historical art has been referenced or appropriated in popular culture. It discusses how art has become iconic and how pop culture can reference familiar images to convey new meanings. The introduction examines how understanding art history is relevant for global citizens and how art asks profound questions about the meaning of life. It also discusses how contemporary art may illuminate or have underlying motives and how the creative process involves both continuity and transformation.
Rizal published his first novel Noli Me Tangere in Berlin in 1887 after years of writing and revising the manuscript in locations across Europe. The bleak winter of 1886 was a difficult time for Rizal in Berlin as he had run out of money, but his friend Maximo Viola loaned him funds to publish the novel. The printing was finished on March 21, 1887. Inspired by Uncle Tom's Cabin, Rizal sought to depict the miseries of the Filipino people under Spanish rule through the novel.
This document provides an overview and summary of El Filibusterismo, Jose Rizal's second novel. The novel is the sequel to Noli Me Tangere and was written in Spanish. It consists of 38 chapters and narrates the return of the protagonist Crisostomo Ibarra under the disguise of Simoun to start a violent revolution against the Spanish after witnessing abuses. However, the planned revolution is averted after Basilio warns his friend Isagani that the woman he loves is in danger. Simoun then commits suicide.
Edith Wharton was an American novelist who lived from 1862 to 1937. She wrote over 40 books in her career, including Ethan Frome and The House of Mirth. Wharton was the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and received honorary degrees from Yale University. She built her home called The Mount in 1902 and was known for her ghost stories and writing about Italian architecture.
I wrote this fun paper about the history of the Mona Lisa as the final project for a writing class. In it, I explore the factors that have contributed to make the work by Leonardo Da Vinci, arguably, the most famous painting of all time.
- Rizal took 3 years to write his second novel El Filibusterismo, completing it in 1891 in Belgium.
- The novel is a sequel to Rizal's first book Noli Me Tangere and follows the return of the protagonist Crisostomo Ibarra under the disguise of the wealthy jeweler Simoun, as he seeks revenge against the Spanish for their abuses through a violent revolution.
- The book explores themes of religion, corruption in the Philippine government under Spanish colonial rule, and the suffering of the Filipino people.
XXL is a hip hop magazine that has been published since 1997. It produces 6 issues per year and focuses on introducing both established and underground hip hop artists. The magazine has a mostly male readership between 18-24 years old who are interested in hip hop music, fashion, and culture. XXL uses informal language and features artistic photography to connect with its target audience.
The Necklace is a short story, written by Guy de Maupassant. Here we go, a brief analysis of The Necklace, made by my lecturer, Ms. Henny Herawati S.Pd., M.Hum. :)
Why Are Comics Still in Search of Cultural Legitimizat.docxharold7fisher61282
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Why Are Comics Still in Search of
Cultural Legitimization?
Thierry GroensTeen
Although comics have been in existence for over a century and a half, they suffer from
a considerable lack of legitimacy.
To those who know and love it, the art that has given us Rodolphe Töpffer and
Wilhelm Busch, Hergé and Tardi, Winsor McCay and George Herriman, Barks and
Gottfredson, Franquin and Moebius, Segar and Spiegelman, Gotlib and Bretécher,
Crumb and Mattotti, Hugo Pratt and Alberto Breccia, not to mention The Spirit,
Peanuts or Asterix . . . in short, comic art, has nothing left to prove. If its validity as an
art form appears self-evident, it is curious that the legitimizing authorities (universities,
museums, the media) still regularly charge it with being infantile, vulgar, or insignificant.
This as if the whole of the genre were to be lowered to the level of its most mediocre
products—and its most remarkable incarnations ignored. Comic art suffers from an
extraordinarily narrow image, given the richness and diversity of its manifestations.
Furthermore, its globally bad reputation jeopardizes the acknowledgment of its most
talented creators. Comic art’s continuing inability to reap the symbolic benefits of its
most accomplished achievements is particularly striking and merits elucidation. This is
the subject I would like to reflect upon today. Some of the points I will make concern
the specific history and situation of French comics and cannot be applied to other
national situations without some adaptation.
I will start by evoking some of the paradoxes of the history of the 9th art.
Modern (printed) comics appeared in the 1830s—in the form of Rodolphe Töpffer’s
pioneering work1—which makes them more or less contemporary with the invention
of photography. And yet, it was not until the 1960s that the French language found a
permanent name for this mode of expression—that was, by then, over a hundred years
old. During this long period, comics were known, not as bandes dessinées (literally strips
that have been drawn) but, successively or indiscriminately, as histoires en estampes, which
is Töpffer’s own term (stories told in prints), histoires en images (picture stories), récits
illustrés (illustrated tales), films dessinés (films made of drawings) and of course, comics.
Translated by Shirley Smolderen. Reprinted by permission from Anne Magnussen and Hans-Christian Christiansen, eds.,
Comics and Culture: Analytical and Theoretical Approaches to Comics (Museum Tusculanum Press, 2000), 29–41.
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Research Post: The History of MagazinesBecca Barnes
The history of magazines began in 1663 with the publication of the German periodical "Erbauliche Monaths Unterredungen". Early magazines were intended for intellectual audiences. The term "magazine" first appeared in 1731 to describe a publication containing various useful information. In the mid-19th century, magazines became available to the middle class. Important early magazines included Hearst publications, Time magazine founded by Henry Luce, and Elle magazine launched by Helene Gordon Lazareff. While formats have evolved with new technologies, magazines continue to survive in both print and digital forms due to their enduring value as an accessible media.
Tom Slingsby is a writer and editor who has transferred skills from his doctoral research to publishing and art dealing. He communicates brand values and product information to various audiences. The document provides biographical information about Tom and his professional background and experience in writing and editing.
This document provides an overview of the history of comics and graphic novels. It begins with the first comic book appearing in 1933 costing 10 cents. It discusses early superhero comics from DC and Marvel as well as underground comics from the 1960s-70s that dealt with risque topics. The document outlines the progression from underground to mainstream comics and highlights important comic artists and their most famous works. It discusses how the graphic novel has become a major part of modern literature, using Art Spiegelman's Pulitzer Prize-winning book Maus as an example.
The document discusses the history and mysteries surrounding Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting the Mona Lisa. It describes how the painting was commissioned for Lisa Gherardini in 1503 and Leonardo worked on it until his death in 1519. The painting's fame grew over the centuries due to its enigmatic subject and Leonardo's innovative painting techniques. The document also discusses theories about the painting's origins and copies, as well as its high-profile theft in 1911.
Italo Calvino was born in 1923 in Cuba to Italian parents who were botanists. He spent his early years in Italy where his father worked as a botanist. Calvino developed an interest in literature from a young age despite coming from a family more focused on science. He studied agriculture at university but switched to literature, and later supported himself through writing and working for publishing houses. Calvino published several famous works of fiction and withdrew from political involvement later in life, focusing on writing and lecturing until his death in 1985.
The document provides information about cartoons and comics. It discusses different types of cartoons such as fine art cartoons, journalism/print media cartoons, political cartoons, and animated cartoons. It also profiles cartoonist Charles Schulz and his iconic comic strip Peanuts, focusing on key characters like Charlie Brown and Snoopy. The document then examines the production process for comics and influences on Schulz's work.
Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian polymath born in 1452 in Vinci, Italy. He is widely considered one of the greatest painters of all time due to works like the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, and The Lady with an Ermine. As a painter, Leonardo pioneered techniques like sfumato to create atmospheric perspectives in his works. He also had extensive interests and knowledge in science, mathematics, engineering, and more. Leonardo had an informal education as a youth and spent his life mastering multiple disciplines. He lived from 1452 to 1519.
James Joyce was an influential Irish writer known for works like Dubliners, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, and Ulysses. He left Dublin in 1904 with Nora Barnacle, later marrying her. The document provides a biography of James Joyce, outlining key works and events in his life including leaving Dublin and marrying Nora Barnacle.
The document summarizes key details about the publication of Noli Me Tangere, Jose Rizal's famous novel. It describes how the novel was inspired by Uncle Tom's Cabin and approved for publication in 1884. It then discusses Rizal finishing the novel in Berlin in 1886 and having it printed there in 1887 at a cost of 300 pesos for 2000 copies. Finally, it provides a brief synopsis of the plot of Noli Me Tangere, which revolves around the character Crisostomo Ibarra and critiques issues in Philippine society under Spanish colonial rule.
The document provides character summaries for the major characters in Henry Fielding's novel "Tom Jones". It describes Tom Jones as the novel's protagonist, a foundling raised by the generous Mr. Allworthy. It also summarizes Sophia Western as the beautiful heroine who loves Tom, Mr. Allworthy as the moral yardstick of the novel, and Master Blifil as Tom's hypocritical antagonist. The document concludes by briefly describing several other characters like Squire Western, Mrs. Western, Partridge, and Jenny Jones.
This document provides an introduction to a group project exploring how historical art has been referenced or appropriated in popular culture. It discusses how art has become iconic and how pop culture can reference familiar images to convey new meanings. The introduction examines how understanding art history is relevant for global citizens and how art asks profound questions about the meaning of life. It also discusses how contemporary art may illuminate or have underlying motives and how the creative process involves both continuity and transformation.
Rizal published his first novel Noli Me Tangere in Berlin in 1887 after years of writing and revising the manuscript in locations across Europe. The bleak winter of 1886 was a difficult time for Rizal in Berlin as he had run out of money, but his friend Maximo Viola loaned him funds to publish the novel. The printing was finished on March 21, 1887. Inspired by Uncle Tom's Cabin, Rizal sought to depict the miseries of the Filipino people under Spanish rule through the novel.
This document provides an overview and summary of El Filibusterismo, Jose Rizal's second novel. The novel is the sequel to Noli Me Tangere and was written in Spanish. It consists of 38 chapters and narrates the return of the protagonist Crisostomo Ibarra under the disguise of Simoun to start a violent revolution against the Spanish after witnessing abuses. However, the planned revolution is averted after Basilio warns his friend Isagani that the woman he loves is in danger. Simoun then commits suicide.
Edith Wharton was an American novelist who lived from 1862 to 1937. She wrote over 40 books in her career, including Ethan Frome and The House of Mirth. Wharton was the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and received honorary degrees from Yale University. She built her home called The Mount in 1902 and was known for her ghost stories and writing about Italian architecture.
I wrote this fun paper about the history of the Mona Lisa as the final project for a writing class. In it, I explore the factors that have contributed to make the work by Leonardo Da Vinci, arguably, the most famous painting of all time.
- Rizal took 3 years to write his second novel El Filibusterismo, completing it in 1891 in Belgium.
- The novel is a sequel to Rizal's first book Noli Me Tangere and follows the return of the protagonist Crisostomo Ibarra under the disguise of the wealthy jeweler Simoun, as he seeks revenge against the Spanish for their abuses through a violent revolution.
- The book explores themes of religion, corruption in the Philippine government under Spanish colonial rule, and the suffering of the Filipino people.
XXL is a hip hop magazine that has been published since 1997. It produces 6 issues per year and focuses on introducing both established and underground hip hop artists. The magazine has a mostly male readership between 18-24 years old who are interested in hip hop music, fashion, and culture. XXL uses informal language and features artistic photography to connect with its target audience.
The Necklace is a short story, written by Guy de Maupassant. Here we go, a brief analysis of The Necklace, made by my lecturer, Ms. Henny Herawati S.Pd., M.Hum. :)
Why Are Comics Still in Search of Cultural Legitimizat.docxharold7fisher61282
�
Why Are Comics Still in Search of
Cultural Legitimization?
Thierry GroensTeen
Although comics have been in existence for over a century and a half, they suffer from
a considerable lack of legitimacy.
To those who know and love it, the art that has given us Rodolphe Töpffer and
Wilhelm Busch, Hergé and Tardi, Winsor McCay and George Herriman, Barks and
Gottfredson, Franquin and Moebius, Segar and Spiegelman, Gotlib and Bretécher,
Crumb and Mattotti, Hugo Pratt and Alberto Breccia, not to mention The Spirit,
Peanuts or Asterix . . . in short, comic art, has nothing left to prove. If its validity as an
art form appears self-evident, it is curious that the legitimizing authorities (universities,
museums, the media) still regularly charge it with being infantile, vulgar, or insignificant.
This as if the whole of the genre were to be lowered to the level of its most mediocre
products—and its most remarkable incarnations ignored. Comic art suffers from an
extraordinarily narrow image, given the richness and diversity of its manifestations.
Furthermore, its globally bad reputation jeopardizes the acknowledgment of its most
talented creators. Comic art’s continuing inability to reap the symbolic benefits of its
most accomplished achievements is particularly striking and merits elucidation. This is
the subject I would like to reflect upon today. Some of the points I will make concern
the specific history and situation of French comics and cannot be applied to other
national situations without some adaptation.
I will start by evoking some of the paradoxes of the history of the 9th art.
Modern (printed) comics appeared in the 1830s—in the form of Rodolphe Töpffer’s
pioneering work1—which makes them more or less contemporary with the invention
of photography. And yet, it was not until the 1960s that the French language found a
permanent name for this mode of expression—that was, by then, over a hundred years
old. During this long period, comics were known, not as bandes dessinées (literally strips
that have been drawn) but, successively or indiscriminately, as histoires en estampes, which
is Töpffer’s own term (stories told in prints), histoires en images (picture stories), récits
illustrés (illustrated tales), films dessinés (films made of drawings) and of course, comics.
Translated by Shirley Smolderen. Reprinted by permission from Anne Magnussen and Hans-Christian Christiansen, eds.,
Comics and Culture: Analytical and Theoretical Approaches to Comics (Museum Tusculanum Press, 2000), 29–41.
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EBSCO : eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) - printed on 10/6/2019 8:47 PM via MICHIGAN STATE UNIV
AN: 458766 ; Heer, Jeet, .
Research Post: The History of MagazinesBecca Barnes
The history of magazines began in 1663 with the publication of the German periodical "Erbauliche Monaths Unterredungen". Early magazines were intended for intellectual audiences. The term "magazine" first appeared in 1731 to describe a publication containing various useful information. In the mid-19th century, magazines became available to the middle class. Important early magazines included Hearst publications, Time magazine founded by Henry Luce, and Elle magazine launched by Helene Gordon Lazareff. While formats have evolved with new technologies, magazines continue to survive in both print and digital forms due to their enduring value as an accessible media.
Magazines have been in existence since 1663, originating from Arabic words meaning "warehouse". Early magazines appealed primarily to intellectual elites but over time expanded their audiences. Production of magazines was difficult in early years due to high printing costs and limited distribution capabilities. Throughout the 19th century, technological advances increased print runs while the introduction of advertising made magazines more financially sustainable. Famous publishers like William Randolph Hearst and Helene Gordon Lazareff launched influential magazines in the 20th century that helped shape culture, though competition remained intense. While digital media now competes with print, magazines continue to influence lives and are not expected to disappear from the market.
Magazines have been in existence since 1663, originating from Arabic words meaning "warehouse". Early magazines appealed primarily to intellectual elites but over time expanded their audiences. Technological advances like the rotary press allowed mass printing and distribution of magazines in the late 19th century, making advertising a more common feature. Influential publishers like William Randolph Hearst and Henry Luce launched famous magazines in the 20th century. While competition was fierce as the magazine industry grew, print magazines remain influential and popular despite the rise of digital media.
During the Victorian Era, reading became a widespread leisure activity in middle and working class homes. Families would often read novels and magazines aloud together in the evenings. Literacy rates increased dramatically, reaching 97% by 1900, fueling a boom in printed materials. Novels were often initially published through serialization in magazines, allowing authors to alter their stories based on reader feedback. The novel became the most popular literary genre during this time, with major authors including Dickens, the Brontës, Eliot, and Hardy. Poetry and plays were also popular, though seen as more high-brow forms. Literature began exploring social issues and reform during this era of sustained peace and domestic focus.
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1. Mélanie McGilloway
The bibliothèques rose et verte are a children’s imprint from French publisher Hachette which was born in the second
half of the nineteenth century and has mainly focussed on the publication of series.
I was born in the 1970s and became a reader in what is known as its age d’or (1970s-1980s), and it influenced my
development as a reader hugely. In terms of impact and nostalgia factor, it is similar to Ladybird books in this country.
2. Louis Hachette, self-made creator of the Hachette publishing empire, was born in 1800 and
started as a humble bookshop owner, specialising in school books. Gradually building up his
business, he came across the WH Smith railway station outlets while visiting London for the
1851 Great Exhibition. On his return to Paris, he decided to implement something similar and
despite much resentment and opposition from fellow bookshop owners and navigating tight
publishing laws, Hachette launches in 1853 his Bibliothèque des Chemins de fer (‘railway
library’) to be sold in his railway station outlets.
In 1856, Hachette launches a new children’s collection as part of the Bibliothèque des
Chemins de fer. The corresponding colour will be pink, and thus is born the
Bibliothèque Rose Illustrée.
Designed to be small and cheap, the collection is divided into several genres, and each
genre has a corresponding colour.
How it all started …
3. A Star is born: La Comtesse de Ségur
It seems incredible to think that Hachette found his most valuable asset by chance. While
negotiating contracts for his station outlets in 1855, Hachette meets the president of Eastern
Railways, Eugène de Ségur, whose wife Sophie writes stories for their grandchildren. After one
meeting with her, Hachette decides to publish her stories and so begins the career of one of the
most famous children’s writers in France, at the grand age of 56.
Her first book, Nouveaux Contes de Fée, will be published in 1856. The first book in her most
famous trilogy, Les Malheurs de Sophie, is released two years later. The publication of this series
sets the imprint of the path of publishing mainly series, which is still the case today.
From the onset of her literary career, de Ségur sets herself as quite unlike any other. Neglected by her husband, she has
retired to the countryside with her family and has created a ‘micro-society’, much of which is mirrored in her trilogy of
Sophie’s adventures. Determined to claim her independence, she chooses to write under her maiden name, Rostopchine.
Eventually, she will demand and gain financial independence from her husband, which is unheard of at the time.
Her uniqueness does not end there; in some of her books, she steps away from Christian moral, offering no forgiveness or
redemption to her characters. Her books also offer a very potent discourse about nineteenth-century France, including living
conditions of the poor.
She died in 1874. By 2010, 29 million of her books had been sold.
4. 1914 1963 1973 1989
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“Les Malheurs de Sophie”: covers across the ages
5. When Hachette buys off the catalogue from competitor Hetzel in 1914, the publisher acquires works by authors such as
Victor Hugo and Jules Verne. Indirectly, the acquisition of these titles helps develop a collection for older readers, and
the Bibliothèque Verte will finally ensue in 1924.
The series includes many classics as well as epic stories such Jack London, Melville, Stevenson, Kipling, and is aimed
primarily at boys aged 10 and above.
Birth of La Bibliothèque Verte
The imprint will be divided as ROSE for girls and VERTE for boys until an editorial reshuffle in the 1950s amends the
organisation of the titles. The collections then become mixed with ROSE being for younger readers (7 to 11) and VERTE
for more mature readers (12 to 16).
6. The post -war years
The Baby Boom generation of the post-war years will allow the imprint to turn a new page in its
history. As readers, they are more discerning, more modern and are after more contemporary books.
Like many European countries, France is attracted to the American dream which will also influence
editorial choices.
Thanks to the back catalogue of the Bibliothèque Verte, Hachette has strong links with British and
American publishers and in 1956 they acquire a new series by Caroline Keene, renamed Caroline
Quine in France (which is easily done, as she is not a real person!): Alice Roy, also known as Nancy
Keene, will have a huge success and is still published today (unlike in the UK).
Other American series published included Les Soeurs Parker (Dana Girls) also by Caroline Keen. Black
Stallion, and Alfred Hitchcock’s series for children, The Three Detectives.
7. The Enid Blyton phenomenon
Always on the lookout for series, Hachette acquire the first Famous Five series in 1954,
having witnessed Blyton’s success in her native Britain. They will be published in 1955,
with the rest acquired at a later time. These are published in a cheaper format, hoping to
appeal to a wider audience, un grand public. The publisher is not particularly interested in
following the order of the series and publishes them completely mixed-up, not caring
about consistency, something which will also come through in translations, done as
quickly as possible with an array of translators. In fact, the series is completely Frenchified,
including geographical references, which means that French readers have in
fact no idea the series is originally British or whether Enid Blyton iss a man or a woman. She will be kept very much at bay
by the publisher and will never visit France to meet her army of devoted readers.
All her other series will also be published in the imprint.
Like other series such as Alice and la Comtesse de Ségur’s, front cover designs were regularly reviewed so as to appeal to
new generations of children:
Simone
Baudouin
(1955):
Jean
Sidobre
(1971):
Frédéric
Rébéna
(2013):
8. Series: the French way
Due to the success of Anglo-Saxon series, Hachette begins to look back at native authors
in the hope to develop more series.
Many series will begin in this way, particularly for older readers in the Bibliothèque verte.
One most memorable to me is Jeunes Filles en Blanc by Suzanne Perrault, a series which
consists of 23 stories (written by 1968 and 1985) all focusing on young nurses and their
adventures. I think I have possibly read the whole series, which sold over 2 million copies.
However the most famous home-grown series remains Fantômette by George Chaulet, a
series comprising of 52 books (written between 1961 and 2011) about a teenager with a
double-life as a masked vigilante. She is easily recognisable by her costume, which was the
idea of the first illustrator, Jeanne Hives, rather than the author.
9. The imprints remained popular until the 1990s when it became to falter, possibly linked to educators and literature
specialists turning against series.
In twenty-first century and now nearly 160 years old, the imprints still publish series and focus mainly on novelisations of
popular films etc, as well as continuing to publish classics such as Comtesse de Ségur and Enid Blyton.
Les Bibliothèques today
The imprints have come under much criticism in the last few years, being accused of being more interested in making
money than bringing than publishing “quality” literature and “dumbing down” children’s books. While not all of this
criticism is unfounded, looking back to its heyday with nostalgia and possibly with rose-tainted (excuse the pun), many
critics tend to forget that the imprints were always about bringing “popular” fiction to young readers, and has never
claimed otherwise. Nonetheless Louis Hachette’s legacy cannot be underestimated. His vision allowed access to literature
for all, not just the privileged few.
10. Leroy, Armelle. La Saga de la Bibliothèque Rose. Paris: Hachette, 2006.
Leroy,s Armelle & Laurent Chollet. Le Club des Cinq, Fantômette, Oui-Oui et les autres … Les Grands Succès des
Bibliothèques Rose et Verte. Paris: Edition Hors Collection, 2005.
Wikipedia: Bibliothèque Rose https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bibliothèque_rose accessed 22 January 2016
Wikipedia: Comtesse de Ségur https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comtesse_de_Ségur accessed 22 January 2016
Wikipedia: Fantômette https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantômette accessed 22 January 2016
Wikipedia: Jeunes Filles en Blanc https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeunes_filles_en_blanc accessed 22 January 2016
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