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8th out of 93 books
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Womanthology: Heroic
by
Bonnie Burton (Goodreads Author) ,
Rachel Deeling , Nicole Falk , Jessica Hickman , Mariah Huehner (Goodreads Author) , Suzannah Rowntree , Barbara Kesel, Anya Martin
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Womanthology is a large scale anthology comic showcasing the works of women in comics. It is created entirely by over 150 women of all experience levels. The purpose of the book is to show support for female creators in comics and media. There are multiple short stories, "how to"s & interviews with professionals, and features showcasing iconic female comic creators tha...more
Hardcover, 300 pages
Published
March 27th 2012
by IDW Publishing
(first published February 7th 2012)
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Gahblaghbawa!!!!!!!!
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I'm freaking heart-broken about this. I was SO excited to see it when it came. The cover is knockout, and I love love love the idea - a bunch of woman getting together to do a Kickstarter to do a women-run comics anthology in full color, in a collective, collaborative way.
Again, this is full-color!
I'm pretty crest-fallen to find that this is one anthology I just can't bring myself to finish. It's due at the library, several times over, and I'm just not motivated to keep rea...more
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I'm freaking heart-broken about this. I was SO excited to see it when it came. The cover is knockout, and I love love love the idea - a bunch of woman getting together to do a Kickstarter to do a women-run comics anthology in full color, in a collective, collaborative way.
Again, this is full-color!
I'm pretty crest-fallen to find that this is one anthology I just can't bring myself to finish. It's due at the library, several times over, and I'm just not motivated to keep rea...more
So I want to be really clear, besides just putting stars on it, what I think about this book. I think it's important to acknowledge that on the one hand it's really groundbreaking and beautiful: when have we ever seen woman comic writers gathered together in this way? When have we seen all the advice from professionals breaking down how to do myriad things so that you can make your own? And most of the stories, in my opinion, are also just PLAIN GOOD. I tore through this 300 page treasure trove...more
I like the idea of this book, and what it represents, a lot more than I like the actual content. The fact that this book exists is pretty awesome--a giant hardcover, full-color book full of 100% women contributors. It sends a message, and I like that message. The message is simply that women exist in the comics industry; women create comics and women read comics. I can get behind that. But for me this was a definite "get it from the library" book, not one I would bother buying. I think part of t...more
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I was ultimately disappointed by this large anthology of comics written by women. Although I was impressed with many of the authors and artists contributions to the book, they were often dragged down by stories that weren't quite there yet and art that lacked the quality set by other artists.
My feeling is that due to the web-forum based, facebooky construction of the graphic anthology, it became more like setting one's Stumble to comics and then clicking through at random. Some of the stories la...more
My feeling is that due to the web-forum based, facebooky construction of the graphic anthology, it became more like setting one's Stumble to comics and then clicking through at random. Some of the stories la...more
With the amazing variety in this collection, there is something for everyone. Superheroes, fantasy, "ordinary" people, humor . . . just about everything is covered here in this women only anthology. Not one page failed to make me smile. The RPG strip that runs along the bottoms of the pages, along with creator factoids and pro tips made for one very diversified and unique reading experience.
The latter part of the book is full of creator interviews and longer pro tips that are sure to be invaluab...more
The latter part of the book is full of creator interviews and longer pro tips that are sure to be invaluab...more
I really looked forward to seeing this work, a book of comics entirely by women? Awesome! Sadly its not an enjoyable read. The real shame is that they seemed more fixated on having an inflated number of women involved in the book than putting out a book worth reading or viewing (there are a lot of pinups for a comic anthology). It does more to hurt their cause than promote it. I am glad I didn't back this project now, I would have been crushed. I also found the layout rather questionable. Give t...more
Sep 22, 2012
Scott Neigh
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A massive, full-colour, glossy anthology of original comics written, drawn, inked, lettered, and coloured by women. The contributors range from industry veterans to complete newbies, and the book contains not only tons of comics but also lots of advice for women (and anyone else who picks the book up) who are want to know how to break into the business. Overall, it's a really neat collection. The stories are, of necessity, short, and I think the strength of comic-based storytelling is in longer...more
The idea of this book is quite good, and it has a lot of stories and art to enjoy. However, given its premise, it also has a lot of stories and art to endure. If you understand that this book provides a platform for both experienced and inexperienced writers, artists, editors, and teams to show what they can do, you will understand, but not necessarily love, the outcomes. I borrowed it from the library, and I'm glad I did. I would recommend it as a learning vehicle for anyone who wants to work i...more
Prelim Review: While this isn't a perfect book, this is a book to be damned proud of. This isn't just an anthology of short comics and pin-ups with a glib theme of 'Women Empowerment' or a collection of stories that prove women are as cool as men (if not cooler). This is a book filled with stories about characters who face problems every girl goes through and yeah sometimes superpowers or magic helps to make things better, but it just as easily comes down to whether that young girl or woman is b...more
I didn't buy this because I thought I was going to love all of the stories, I bought it to support the idea behind it,a celebration of women in the comics industry.
And I got exactly what I was expecting.
I really enjoyed looking at the artwork, some of it was stunning and all of it was much better than anything I could draw.
I didn't enjoy the stories quite as much, but they only had a few pages each so you can't expect to enjoy them all.
I hope the ladies behind this project are happy with what t...more
And I got exactly what I was expecting.
I really enjoyed looking at the artwork, some of it was stunning and all of it was much better than anything I could draw.
I didn't enjoy the stories quite as much, but they only had a few pages each so you can't expect to enjoy them all.
I hope the ladies behind this project are happy with what t...more
An overall super-sized, amazing anthology focusing on heroes/heroines of all varieties. Some of my favorite stories were Archetypes, Lady Power Punch/Claire, Ladybird, Everwell, The Dream Weaver, The Little Stranger, and Mook & Me. All were different and inspiring views of heroes of the everyday to the super-powered. It was a great collaboration to invite veterans and newcomers to add an art piece for the book's subject of heroic. I also enjoyed the artistic tips at the end too, but I do bel...more
Apr 08, 2013
A.C.E. Bauer
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I loved this. Like every anthology, there were stronger and weaker pieces, but overall, I felt like there was always something worth reading, or art worth admiring. The pages were full--not only with each individual story, but information about artists, and the occasional episode from a comic in the newspaper style that ran for most of the book. The interviews with the creators were interesting, and the history of some early women in comics worth the book alone (talk about gorgeous art).
The stories themselves are uneven as is the art, but the scope is so grand and the back matter so interesting it warrants another star. Especially the articles about notable women artists from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. For such an epic undertaking, it's quite capably put together. It took forever to get through it, though!
Most of the stories in this book were written and drawn well, and the overall content was interesting enough to keep my attention. It was nice, for once, to be able to read a comic book and not have to roll my eyes every 30 seconds at how the female anatomy was drawn and posed. The variety of storytelling and art styles were also awesome.
Very, very, awesome. And I find it humerous that I initially picked this up because Gail Simone had a couple of stories in it, and yet, those two were by far not my favorite (I really, really, really liked Lady Power Punch story. Awesome!!) Now I have so many more writers to go seek out.
Love this project! While some of the stories/art are not as strong as others, it's AWESOME that this project gave newcomers a chance to get exposed and mentored by some truly excellent women in the comics industry. Lots of great tips to help artists, great bios, and cool info in the back about pioneering women in the illustration/comics industry.
An epic achievement! Have never enjoyed reading short comics as I have in this massive, gorgeously produced book. So many new (female) artists and writers to learn about, plus lots of information for people who want to break into comics.
(I kind of DO now)
(I kind of DO now)
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Just got my copy today, and I plowed through it in a couple hours- it's THAT good. I can't say enough about this diverse and wonderful collection, and the creators (and the fandom) that made it possible. This is why I read comics!
I found myself wishing some of the stories were longer (there were some REALLY great ones that were only a single panel), but overall... a fantastic effort, and some really touching and gorgeous work.
Some of the pieces are awesome, some have...issues. Overall it is a beautiful book with some good concepts, but I feel the execution could have been better. More diversity, less platitudes?
As with any anthology there are hits and misses, but I'm not sure this has as many hits as I would have liked. I donated to the kickstarter for this a while ago as it seemed interesting.
Heart lifting collection of amazing art and stories. Lifts your soul - even without knowing its captivating Kickstarter history. :) (and my name is even in it as a backer)
An awesome collection from various women who've been involved in the comics industry. With a great collection of short works and some very inspiring words. Girls rule.
Not so much a book as a project. Had some good points, but most submissions were one or two pages long. I like the idea behind it, but the results are... meh.
Looks really good, but only read a few stories here and there. Most entries too short. Liked the info on former women cartoonists.
A great collection of short comics, interviews, writing tips, and other assorted awesomeness with female authors.
A wonderful and inspiring mosaic of art. Highly recommended!
I have a soft spot for this kind of collection.
Found some good woman comic writers to pursue.
I love what this anthology represents, and I'm delighted to have supported the Kickstarter! It's a thrill to see so many talented, creative women getting visibility in such a male-dominated medium. However, I didn't get much enjoyment out of reading it. The quality of work varied wildly, and the stories were too brief to really resonate. I got halfway through, then didn't feel compelled to read more.
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San Francisco-based author Bonnie Burton writes about everything from Wookiees to mean girls. Her books include: THE STAR WARS CRAFT BOOK (Random House), STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS: PLANETS IN PERIL (DK Readers), DRAW STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS (Klutz Books), YOU CAN DRAW: STAR WARS (DK Children), GIRLS AGAINST GIRLS: WHY WE ARE MEAN TO EACH OTHER AND HOW WE CAN CHANGE (Zest Books) and NEVER THREATE...more
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