In part, comic books emulated and copied trends in movies, novels and TV. That was all about to change when 1964 came about.
While it’s true comic books and comic strips were also produced in other countries, America was by far the leader of publishing said literature-maybe with one exception being Japan with its Manga series.
When the mid-1960s arrived America found itself in turmoil. Traditions long-held by the American family and society were being questioned. Young people in particular were questioning and rebelling against their parents' values.
The war in Vietnam, Rock and Roll, counter-culture literature, affluence, new trends in clothing, fashion in general and the preponderance of America’s youth and counter-culture movement headed by free-thinking novelists and film makers all contributed to the festering anti-establishment movement.
In Comics 1964-2024, published by Thames & Hudson, the world-wide counter-culture phenomenon that bled over into comics, comic strips and graphic novels is examined in full-detail.
Europe, Asia and America witnessed a plethora of innovative, anti-establishment and creative deluge of publications that dared to go against established norms.
For over six decades the comics community has witnessed underground comics, blatantly sexual and violent themed comics, historical and biographical releases and so much more.
The sky was/is literally the limit with themes and subjects touched upon that no one from pre-1964 would have dreamed possible, let alone successful.
This huge oversize book consists of a highly-detailed and informative historical text along with hundreds of black and white and full-color examples of art from all over the world.
The book is broken down into several different themes-all examined and explained in detail.
If you love comics and are anxious to expand your appreciation from the norm then this book will fulfill your expectations.
Psalms 39:7 - And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.
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