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Comics > Graphic novels

Preferred term

Graphic novels  

Definition

  • Comics in book form, which generally consist of an extended story with sequential art. The term is not strictly defined, as graphic novels can be collections of comics previously published as serials, or works that were created specifically for book form. The term is also used more broadly to refer to collections or anthologies of comics published in book form. [AAT]

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Comic book novels
  • Novels, graphic

Notation

  • 121655

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-WP0LP37Z-5

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