{"product_id":"visualising-small-traumas-contemporary-portuguese-comics-at-the-intersection-of-everyday-trauma-9789462703032","title":"Visualising Small Traumas: Contemporary Portuguese Comics at the Intersection of Everyday Trauma","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003ePortugal's vibrant comics scene, dating back to the 19th century, has emerged as a powerful medium for questioning hegemonic views on economy, politics, and society. Visualizing Small Traumas is the first English-language book to explore Portuguese contemporary comics and investigate how trauma studies can inform and be informed by comics making. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 240 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10 March 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Leuven University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePortugal's vibrant comics scene has a rich history dating back to the 19th century, giving rise to talented individual artists. However, despite its artistic merit, it has remained largely unknown beyond the borders of Portugal. In recent years, a new generation of comics creators has taken up this medium to challenge dominant narratives on economics, politics, and society. Drawing inspiration from the aftermath of the financial crisis and its profound impact on social policies, access to public discourse, and civil unrest, comics have explored the concept of traumatogenic situations and the potential for creative responses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVisualizing Small Traumas is the first English-language book dedicated to Portuguese contemporary comics. It delves into the world of these comics, examining how trauma studies can shed light on the creative process and be informed by comics themselves. By analyzing established graphic novels by artists like Marco Mendes and Miguel Rocha, fanzines, and even experimental productions, the book offers a comprehensive exploration of the current state of Portuguese comics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough its engaging narrative and insightful analysis, Visualizing Small Traumas provides a valuable contribution to the field of trauma studies and comics scholarship. It demonstrates how comics can be a powerful tool for storytelling, exploring complex themes and providing new perspectives on societal issues. By highlighting the work of Portuguese comics creators, the book encourages readers to appreciate the rich diversity and creativity of this medium and its potential to engage and inspire audiences worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 555g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 230 x 170 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789462703032\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pedro Moura","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44504992383226,"sku":"9789462703032","price":50.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1692360110300_book.jpg?v=1692613554","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/visualising-small-traumas-contemporary-portuguese-comics-at-the-intersection-of-everyday-trauma-9789462703032","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}