Library Cataloging
Graphic Novels
Recently I've read a couple of outstanding graphic novels. Out From Boneville
is a wonderful story, good for all ages. It reminded me, at times of Walt Kelly. Smith has an affection for people and his characters and their foibles. I'm going to be reading the rest in this series.
Blankets
is another great story. It concerns first love, the cruelty of parents, and coming of age. All those things I'd not read in a book and my wife would have to drag me to the cinema to watch in a movie. Yet, here the form made it something I picked up, and I'm glad I did. Looking forward to his next work. Due to some sex, this one would be for teens and adults in library collections.
Comics
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Strangers In Paradise
Strangers in Paradise is a wonderful series of graphic novels by Terry Moore. However, none of my local libraries have any of the series. Terry is from the Houston area, the stories are mostly set in Houston. You would think Houston area libraries would...
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Techknow
The latest issue of TechKNOW is now available. This issue includes:Graphic Novels! Japanese Anime! Help!!! / by Jeanne PooleBook Review: Cataloging Correctly for Kids [COinS] MARC Could be TransformedBook Review: Unlocking the Mysteries of Cataloging:...
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Off Topic
This is somewhat of a golden age for comic books. It has been quite some time since I've found so many excellent comics being published. I don't like books, of any type, with too much sex or violence. Sin City and Pulp Fiction are not my cup of...
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Dewey
On the Dewey web site there is a brief supplement to "Draft schedule 741.5 Cartoons, caricatures, comics, graphic novels, fotonovelas available for testing." It includes a modification to the original proposal in response to user feedback received to...
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Web Design
I've recently read a couple of books about comics. Understanding Comics : the Invisible Art by Scott McCloud and Comics & Sequential Art by Will Eisner. Both are worth reading on their own merits.However, it occurred to me that many of the design...
Library Cataloging