Creation, Translation, and Adaptation in Donald Duck Comics: The Dream of Three Lifetimes

This book explores the popularity of Donald Duck and his family in Germany compared to America, examining fan communities, business practices, and character universality through the lens of fan studies and adaptation and translation studies. It represents a significant attempt to incorporate adaptation and translation studies into comics studies, building on the work of other scholars and expanding the historical understanding of the world's best-selling comics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 222 pages
Publication date: 19 May 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This captivating book delves into the fascinating realm of Donald Duck and his family's remarkable popularity in Germany, in stark contrast to their diminished role in America. Through a comprehensive examination of the respective fan communities, business practices, and the universal appeal of the characters, the author achieves a profound understanding of the factors contributing to their success in Germany. This work not only identifies and analyzes the aspects of translation and adaptation that have hitherto been overlooked in the context of comic books but also represents a significant endeavor to integrate adaptation and translation studies into the realm of comics studies. By employing a fan studies lens, which encompasses the examination of both the American and German fan communities as well as the remarkable work of Don Rosa, the author endeavors to shed light on the intricate dynamics that shape the spread of culture within the realm of comic books. This groundbreaking work builds upon the pioneering efforts of other scholars, such as Janet Wasko and Illaria Meloni, while expanding our historical understanding of what could be considered the world's most beloved and widely circulated comics.

Peter Cullen Bryan, a Lecturer at Pennsylvania State University, USA, specializes in American Studies, Intercultural Communications, and 21st Century American culture. His research encompasses the realm of comic art and fan communities, with a particular emphasis on exploring the cultural significance of Donald Duck and his family in Germany. Bryan's scholarly contributions have been recognized in esteemed journals such as the Journal of Fandom Studies, The Journal of American Culture, and Popular Culture Studies Journal. He holds positions on the boards.

Weight: 313g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030736385
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021