Topic: Graphic Novels and Comics
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5 reasons graphic novels are the next big thing at your library
The book format is everywhere, from ESL classrooms to Ivy League libraries.
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10 most controversial authors (in recent memory)
These writers have all sold plenty of books – and taken quite a lot of flak.
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2013 Oscar nominations: 15 films that came from the printed page
The list of Oscar nominations features 15 movies that got their start in the world of words, from Snow White to a Tolstoy classic.
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Elvis Presley: 10 quotes on his birthday
Celebrate the 78th birthday of Elvis Presley, “The King” of rock and roll, with these 10 quotes.
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10 coffee table books that make great gifts
Stuck for a present for that friend that's hard to shop for? Check out one of these gorgeous coffee table books.
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'Man of Steel' director Snyder discusses trying to ignore previous 'Superman' films and how Christopher Nolan helped him
'Man of Steel' stars Henry Cavill as Superman and Amy Adams as Lois Lane. 'Man of Steel' arrived in theaters June 14.
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The Simple Dollar How to make money from your hobbies
Hobbies that continually require you to buy new things tend to be money drains, Hamm writes, unless you find things you can purchase for personal enjoyment and fulfillment that won’t depreciate in value, or at least won’t depreciate very much.
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Superman comic book fetches $175,000 at auction
A rare copy of Action Comics No. 1 – which includes the first appearance of Superman – sold for $175,000 after being hidden for more than 70 years.
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5 reasons graphic novels are the next big thing at your library
The book format is everywhere, from ESL classrooms to Ivy League libraries.
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Chapter & Verse Free Comic Book Day: What is it and how can you celebrate?
Free Comic Book Day will be held on May 4 and will give comic book fans a chance to receive free comic books including issues from series like 'Superman' and 'Walking Dead'.
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Culture Cafe Michael Shannon and Henry Cavill discuss Superman reboot 'Man of Steel'
Michael Shannon, who portrays villain General Zod, and Henry Cavill, who plays Superman, talk about the new take on the iconic superhero. Michael Shannon and Henry Cavill's film hits theaters in June.
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Chapter & Verse 'Persepolis' removal from some Chicago classrooms prompts protests
Teachers and students first believed the acclaimed graphic novel was being taken out of all classrooms and libraries, but Chicago Public Schools staff say it's only being taken out of seventh-grade classrooms.
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10 most controversial authors (in recent memory)
These writers have all sold plenty of books – and taken quite a lot of flak.
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Chapter & Verse 'Superman' artist drops out of project following Orson Scott Card controversy
Fans objected to Card, who has voiced anti-gay marriage views, being hired to write a 'Superman' story. Artist Chris Sprouse has now left the project.
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2013 Oscar nominations: 15 films that came from the printed page
The list of Oscar nominations features 15 movies that got their start in the world of words, from Snow White to a Tolstoy classic.
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Chapter & Verse Peter Pan moves to WWII in a new comic book series
Captain Hook becomes a Nazi and Peter Pan is a freedom fighter in the series 'Peter Panzerfaust.'
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Elvis Presley: 10 quotes on his birthday
Celebrate the 78th birthday of Elvis Presley, “The King” of rock and roll, with these 10 quotes.
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10 coffee table books that make great gifts
Stuck for a present for that friend that's hard to shop for? Check out one of these gorgeous coffee table books.
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8 gifts for your favorite literature lover
Are you searching for a gift for the bibliophile in your life? Check out these books.
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10 books to read after the election
Election season is finally almost over. Now it's time to actually tackle America's problems. Here are 10 books that offer context.
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Home to Tintin and Smurfs, Belgium looks to reinvigorate comic industry
The 'home of the comic book,' Belgium wielded outsized influence in the comics industry until the 1980s. Now it's trying to regain that sway via government-supported innovation.
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Chapter & Verse Superman rights stay with Warner Bros.
A judge ruled that Warner Bros. will retain its rights to the Superman character despite the attempt of the heirs of one of the original artists to retake part of the copyrights.
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Horizons Winsor McCay: Remembering the artist behind Little Nemo (+video)
Winsor McCay's 'Little Nemo in Slumberland' celebrates its 107th anniversary today. So who was Winsor McCay?
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Winsor McCay: How his vaudeville act led him to animation (+video)
Google is honoring Winsor McCay with a vivid animated reproduction of 'Little Nemo.' How did vaudeville lead Winsor McCay, a famous 20th century newspaper cartoonist, to create animated films?
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Chapter & Verse 'A Wrinkle in Time' receives the graphic novel treatment
Madeline L'Engle's classic 'A Wrinkle in Time' has been adapted into a graphic novel by writer and illustrator Hope Larson, the creative force behind the graphic novel 'Mercury.'
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Why Spider-Man is pulling in moviegoers. Again.
‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ opened Tuesday, just five years after the previous Spider-Man franchise, and has already racked up more than $75 million.
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Holy matrimony, Batman! Are comic books legalizing gay marriage?
Gay characters and gay marriage, even among superheroes, are cropping up in the comic book universe, in what one artist calls an attempt 'to be current.' The reaction, predictably, is mixed.
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Father's Day: 7 comic hardcovers for Dad
Forget the tie – from current comics to some classics, here are 7 great hardcover comic collections that would make great Father's Day gifts.
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10 best books of June, according to Amazon
Amazon editors pick their 10 favorite June 2012 books.
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Mysterious Traveler: The Steve Ditko Archives Vol. 3
The latest volume of "The Steve Ditko Archives" collects the late 1950s horror and sci-fi stories illustrated by this comic legend.
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