Understanding comics vocabulary flashcards quizlet. Abaa glossary of book terms antiquarian booksellers. Credits and titles are often included on splash pages. List of terms for comics studies by andrei molotiu 26 jul i put together the following list of terms, for the use of my students at indiana university, bloomington and at the university of louisville, over the more than a decade that i have been teaching courses on comics. It will become your best friend as you delve into comic book collecting.
A comic book can stand on its own or be a part of a series. Information and translations of comic book collecting in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. Comic books, like most subjects, use many specialized terms. Describes a book that shows some small signs of wear but no tears on either binding or paper. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, new is not actually a description of condition as a new book may possibly display shelf wear from the shop or distributor supplying it or printing errors or defects from publishing that were not detected. Please, pull out your article from north by northwestern, and lets take a look. They may begin collecting one type of book as children, for example, and as they mature, switch to different types of books e. The comicraft glossary of lettering terms balloon tales. Several attempts have been made to formalise and define the terminology of comics by authors such as will eisner, scott mccloud, r. Comic book collecting is not the same as comic book reading. Describes the average used worn book that has all pages or leaves present. So here we are, providing definitions for some comics terms. Its a very clever piece of work though my guess is being a comic book aficionado im not one, as it happens would increase.
Theres a richness to antique books that transcends their status as one of the worlds most beloved. A loose term implying collectible books rather than used books. Now all you have to do is check the comicraft glossary of lettering terms from air to zigzag tail, theyre all here. Thats why i have decided to create the ultimate goto guide on getting started with comic book collecting the quickest, easiest way possible. It can all get a bit confusing for someone new to comic books. The mission of the abaa is to promote ethical standards and professionalism in the antiquarian book trade, to encourage the collecting and. Though considerably more recent than the collecting of postage stamps or books bibliophilia, it has a major following around the world today and is partially responsible for the increased interest in comics after the temporary slump experienced during the 1980s. We allow to copy parts of the information for personal andor publication. Book terminology or book terms are the vocabulary used in book collecting to describe the many different parts of the book. This glossary of comic book terms aims to help those unfamiliar with the comic book lingo so that they can join in the conversation. A fullpage drawing in a comic book, usually the first page of a comic or chapter. There are different dimensions, depending on the type of comic age book. Comics terminology this document is free for noncommercial educational use. The mission of the abaa is to promote ethical standards and professionalism in the antiquarian book trade, to encourage the collecting and preservation of rare and antiquarian books and related materials.
The collector should arm themselves with the relevant bibliographies to know when a. The newspaper article about the upcoming election is a great nonfiction source of information for. Feb 11, 2010 as you can see, today we will be discussing comic book vocabulary. Knowing the comic book grading terminologies and meanings will lead you to become conscious and more careful when handling comics. Greetings, loyal cubers, and welcome to the index for comic book glossary. A floppy is a generalized term for a short floppy comic. Autographed manuscript signed, all in the authors hand.
Glossary of book collecting terms book collecting tips. Definition of comic book collecting in the definitions. These include the terms to describe and define the genre itself, the language of comics, filmic language, and even the language of the gaze, a broad theoretical approach to the role that looking and perception play in visual culture. Chapter book fairly modern term referring to books for older children. Information and translations of comic book in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. Comic books have been published for more than a century, and collectors categorize them into five ages. Electronic book meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Chew an insect or rodent chew that damages the comic book.
Reading the comments on my first post here, i realized that some readers might benefit from a small visual dictionary of book related terms. Much of the terminology in english is under dispute, so this page will list and describe the most common terms used in comics. When the owner of a book is known and is stated for the purpose of authenticating and documenting the history of the book. The main types are autobiographies, biographies, encyclopedias, essays, feature stories, interviews, newspaper articles, and textbooks. Antiquarian and rare book glossary of terms you should know raptis rare books fine rare and antiquarian first edition books for sale. Terms and definitions in comic book grading if there is one important thing you should know immediately, then comic book grading comes first.
Book terms and book conditions used by book collectors. Starting a comic book collection concept comic vine. Deckle edge glossary of book collecting terminology. I also was watching there ebay store on line and they were selling them before. Accompt definition of accompt by the free dictionary. It can refer to an issue, but it usually refers to a standalone story comic run. Rarity, title, issue, and condition determine value, although often one of those variables is far more important than the others. The back portion of a books binding which is visible when a book is shelved in a bookcase. These copies will usually have the words book club edition printed on the bottom right corner of the front flap of the dust wrapper. The term run can refer to multiple things in big 2 comics. Trades are the term for series comics, not for standalone stories which would be graphic novel. Board is a cardboard or hard insert that goes inside the bag to keep your comic book from bending. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Incomplete the comic book is missing elements of the book that affect the readability of the story.
Ioba book terminology independent online booksellers. Book collecting is the collecting of books, including seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing. Starting a comic book collection appears in 3 issues. Ive left nothing out this guide is dedicated to you. Some of the terminology used in book collecting can be arcane, indeed. A series is also sometimes called a title, which refers to the entire series, not a single, discrete unit.
A brief glossary of comic book terminology sciencedirect. Mint condition the comic is perfect in every way and has no damage or blemishes. Glossary of comic book collection terms this glossary of comic book terms can help those unfamiliar with comic book terms so that they can join in the comic book conversation. There are a variety of terms with which a student of comics must become familiar in order to derive a fuller understanding and appreciation of the genre. A book from a famous and usually high grade collection e. It is a work in progress and part of a larger research project exploring the organization and description of data about comic books.
May 09, 20 despite the comic book show you see on tv nowadays, they will not make you famous. The comic book vocabulary is a controlled vocabulary of terms for use with data that describes comic books and comic book collections. Traditionally and historically, this was a side effect of the process of making paper. Antiquarian and rare book glossary of terms you should know. Comic book definition, a magazine with one or more comic strips. Nonfiction teaches you about a subject or tries to convince you to do or believe something. Hopefully, our glossary will help you unravel some of the jargon used by book collectors. Pulp cheaply produced magazine made from low grade newsprint.
Golden or silver age comic books are a little bigger than the modern comic books. Uncomic definition is not relating to, marked by, or providing comedy. Book club edition bc, bce a separate edition of a book usually printed especially for a book club such as the book of the month club or the literary guild. This book is good and suspenseful the story pulls you in and the character development is very well written and thought out. Entredentolignumologists may or may not exist, but some books and several websites use this mouthful to describe collectors of toothpick boxes. When talking to comic book fans it can sometimes feel like they are speaking another language. A book from the stan lee or forrest ackerman collection would be an example of a value adding provenance. But only with the condition that you note the source url url on the collection book and the collection book do not copy the whole website, we provide api access with limited options for such use. This abbreviated glossary covers only the most commonly encountered terms. Oct 30, 20 after college he landed a tech job in silicon valley but held on to all 1,200 of his comics, including several hundred early issues of marvels xmen, which his research suggested had grown in. Antiquarian book collecting may be roughly defined as an interest in books printed prior to 1900 and can. Definition for reprint in the glossary of book collecting terminology at. Beware of nonpedigree collections being promoted as pedigree books.
Sep 01, 2005 ever wondered what to call those little lines of weathering on the bottom of sound effects. If you truly dont love the artwork and literature that goes behind each one of the issues that were made, dont start collecting. A comic book or pamphlet is the traditional periodical form most people are familiar with. A loose term implying collectable books rather than used books. The top, foreedge and foot of the book are colored with a decorative stain. When you collect comics, you may not only have to spend a whole lot more money than you did when you. Collecting comic books wont make you rich, nor will it make you respectable.
Griffin griffin is a recent graduate of the university of wash ington graduate school of library and information sci ence, seattle, wa 98195. Oct 27, 2015 incredible book on the possibilities of technology i gave this book 4 stars taking away one star simply because i reserve 5 stars for books that are just knock my socks off good. A book bloggers guide to acronyms, terms and slang. The description or the documenting of historical, or real life events. The top, foreedge and foot of the book are coloured with a decorative stain. Nonfiction nonfiction writing that provides facts about real people, events, and ideas. At the semiliquid stage of paper making, a form called a deckle was used to create the size and shape of the sheet. Original comic art to sell for the comic book legal defense fund at heritage. Roles within the comic book publication process all of these people work as a team to create a comic book. Platinum 18971937, golden 193855, silver 195669, bronze 197079, and modern 1980present. Usually results in damage to the cover and several pages. Star blazers the first popular englishtranslated anime tv series with an overarching storyline that required the episodes to be shown in order. Not only will this allow the novice to correctly describe a book, this page will provide an easy reference to unknown book words allowing an intelligent decision before purchasing or describing a book to sell. The practice of rebacking is relatively common as the spine of a book often is exposed to the greatest damage and ware, both due to the fact that the spine is typically the portion of the book most exposed to damage from sunlight and dust while on a bookshelf, and as a natural effect of the stresses on the spine of a book in opening and.
A book bloggers guide to acronyms, terms and slang feed. When you read comic books, you soar into the sky with your favorite comic book hero and fight outrageous battles against doc ock or lex luthor. Bookbinding and the conservation of books a dictionary of descriptive terminology, by matt t. A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Allentown, lamont larson, edgar churchmile high, denver, san francisco, cosmic aeroplane, etc. Antiquarian and rare book glossary of terms you should.
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