books.google.co.uk - Graphic narrative art is a fascinating phenomenon that emerged centuries ago with the expansion of literacy and the publication industry. The earliest example of a repeating comic character dates back to the late 1700s. By following the growth of print technology in Europe and Asia, it is possible to...http://books.google.co.uk/books/about/Comics_Manga_and_Graphic_Novels_A_Histor.html?id=Hr7aZh6oonoC&utm_source=gb-gplus-shareComics, Manga, and Graphic Novels: A History of Graphic Narratives