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The Superhero Book : The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Comic-Book Icons and Hollywood
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The Superhero Book : The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Comic-Book Icons and Hollywood Heroes Paperback - 2012 - 2nd Edition

by Misiroglu, Gina

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Visible Ink Press. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
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  • Title The Superhero Book : The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Comic-Book Icons and Hollywood Heroes
  • Author Misiroglu, Gina
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 2nd
  • Edition 2
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 480
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Visible Ink Press
  • Date 2012-04
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 4498778-6
  • ISBN 9781578593750 / 1578593751
  • Weight 1.9 lbs (0.86 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.6 x 6.7 x 0.8 in (24.38 x 17.02 x 2.03 cm)
  • Ages 09 to UP years
  • Grade levels 4 - UP
  • Themes
    • Aspects (Academic): Reference
  • Library of Congress subjects Comic books, strips, etc, Heroes in mass media
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2011042669
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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Citations

  • Booklist, 05/01/2012, Page 88
  • Library Journal, 05/15/2012, Page 102

About the author

Gina Misiroglu has authored or edited more than three dozen books in the popular culture, biography, American history, folklore, and women's studies genres. She is the editor of the Encyclopedia of Women and American Popular Culture, which explores women's contributions to film, television, comics, music, fashion, and graphic art. Misiroglu was the co-editor of the first edition of The Superhero Book and its companion title The Supervillain Book, both of which received numerous accolades from the comics and film communities, including a Top Picks selection from SCOOP. She is a frequent speaker at the San Diego Comic-Con, where she moderates panels for the Comics Arts Conference, a gathering of scholars who publish in the American studies and popular culture genres.