Pictures That Tick collects Dave McKean's groundbreaking short comics stories from the 1990s and early 2000s. A true iconoclast, McKean mixes illustration, painting, photography, sculpture, and digital art for a comics experience unlike any other. Some pieces are poignant, some are silly, but all are beautiful and thought provoking. Each is completely unique, and gathered together they represent a tour-de-force achievement. Pictures That Tick stretches the boundaries of comics art, and the short-story format allows him to create an even broader artistic vision.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:159582328X
ISBN13:9781595823281
Release Date:December 2009
Publisher:Dark Horse Books
Length:184 Pages
Weight:2.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 8.9" x 11.9"
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Stretching the visual narrative envelope
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
"Pictures That (Tick)" is an exquisite collection of sequential-image narratives (they're far too esoteric and unconventional to be saddled with a disparaging moniker like "comics"), incorporating a staggering range of McKean's multitude of visual mediums/styles. The various passages are illustrated in modes ranging from his well-known "Sandman" style, to the photographic manipulation and collage of his lesser known books of photography (arguably his greatest achievements), and even to stripped-down line drawings. Similarly, the narratives range from wordless to verbose. A fascinating experience for anyone interested in visual art or design, and/or highly unusual "comics," and a must have for any McKean fan.
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