{"product_id":"the-representation-of-genocide-in-graphic-novels-considering-the-role-of-kitsch-9783030969622","title":"The Representation of Genocide in Graphic Novels: Considering the Role of Kitsch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis book explores the use of kitsch in international graphic novels that focus on the Holocaust and genocides in Armenia, Rwanda, and Bosnia, offering a fresh approach that considers how it facilitates an affective interaction with the genocide narrative. It also analyzes where kitsch produces problems and how graphic novels employ anti-kitsch strategies to avoid excess. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 230 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14 March 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Springer Nature Switzerland AG\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis captivating book delves into the intricate dynamics surrounding the representation of genocide in international graphic novels, particularly focusing on the Holocaust, genocides in Armenia, Rwanda, and Bosnia. In response to the prevailing negative perceptions of kitsch as trivial or inappropriate, this groundbreaking work presents a fresh perspective that explores how certain kitsch strategies employed in these works facilitate an emotional connection with the genocide narrative. These productive strategies encompass the use of visual metaphors such as animal and doll figures, as well as explicit and excessive depictions of mass violence. Furthermore, the book conducts a critical analysis of depictions of perpetrators and the visual and verbal representations of sexual violence, shedding light on where kitsch still poses challenges. Additionally, it explores how graphic novels employ anti-kitsch strategies to mitigate the risks of excessive indulgence in addressing genocide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Representation of Genocide in Graphic Novels is a must-read for scholars and enthusiasts engaged in comics-graphic novel studies, popular culture studies, and Holocaust and genocide studies. It offers valuable insights into the complex interplay between artistic expression, historical accuracy, and the emotional impact of representing such tragic events. By examining the use of kitsch in these works, the book contributes to our understanding of the ways in which graphic novels can engage audiences and promote empathy and awareness of genocide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 318g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 210 x 148 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9783030969622\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1st ed. 2019\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laurike in 't Veld","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44272370450682,"sku":"9783030969622","price":29.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/noImage_1_56c1eb35-31a4-44c2-bf5a-8ef84a1e6928.jpg?v=1686252530","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-representation-of-genocide-in-graphic-novels-considering-the-role-of-kitsch-9783030969622","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}