Features of perception of the visual book. Comics. Manga. Graphic novel

Abstract

The article examines aspects of the development of the visual book, in particular the graphic novel, as the newest synthetic art form, which combines the visual and the verbal. The exploration is devoted to the analysis of the evolution of the graphic novel: from a simple comic book form to a meaningful novel, from a series of drawings to a recognized literary genre. The popularity of the graphic novel continues to grow. Its place in the artistic coordinate system and its significance for the culture of the beginning of the XXI century are studied. The newest kind of synthetic art shows good dynamics of development and aspires to take the place among literary works. Modern graphic novel addresses serious issues, constantly improving the form and content. The article analyzes the artistic features of the graphic novel and its national differences. Despite the peculiarities of graphic novels in the United States, Western Europe, Japan, and Ukraine, there has been a clear convergence of publication formats in recent decades, although each of the works, such as manga, BD, or Ukrainian painting, depicts its national hero. The recognition of graphic novels as a separate art form was facilitated by the nominations and awards of prestigious literary prizes. Despite considerable criticism, art critics have acknowledged that "graphics are becoming a new power tool for storytelling". Graphic novels are becoming increasingly important in the field of publishing. A separate place for a visual work of literature has appeared on the shelves of bookstores. Traditional bookstores and libraries offer a wider selection of graphic novels. Sales of graphic novels are growing.