Catalog Searches
These are basic searches for graphic novels:
What is manga?
Manga (pronounced "mahngah"), first coined in 1814, is a term for Japanese comics/cartoons.
Manga graphic novels are usually in black and white in a small, paperback size. They are to be read right to left, beginning at the "back" of the book, but are in English (here in the U.S.). Various subjects are covered.
Searching the Catalogs for Books
To find books, you can search the three main catalogs:
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Reference Books on graphic novels
This is a select list of reference books on graphic novels.
Critical Survey of Graphic Novels by Call Number: popref PN6725 .C754 2012ISBN: 1587659506Publication Date: 2012-05-01
Critical Survey of Graphic Novels by Call Number: popref PN6725 .C753 2012 (2 vols.)ISBN: 1587658658Publication Date: 2012-04-01
Critical Survey of Graphic Novels by Call Number: popref PN6725 .C7536 2013ISBN: 1587659573Publication Date: 2012-10-01
Critical Survey of Graphic Novels by Call Number: popref PN6725 .C756 2012ISBN: 1587659557Publication Date: 2012-09-01
Encyclopedia of Comic Books and Graphic Novels by Call Number: popref PN6707 .E49 2010 (2 vols.)ISBN: 0313357463Publication Date: 2010-05-01
Graphic Novels by Call Number: popref PN6714 .R68 1995ISBN: 1563080869Publication Date: 1995-04-15Here's an online version!
Marvel Graphic Novels and Related Publications by Call Number: popref PN6725 .W44 2008ISBN: 0786425008Publication Date: 2008-03-17
How to find graphic novels
Graphic Novels
The BPCL has thousands of graphic novels in its collection and it keeps growing. Below are some ideas for finding graphic novels.
Graphic novels in the BPCL are cataloged as separate items, like books are. Individual authors/artists usually are searchable. There are also a number of graphic novels and books on how to use them in the Curriculum Resource Center.
Searching by character - example
Search by author/artist - example
- Author search for Jory Griffis(artist for the BPCL portion of University Libraries' graphic novel, Library After Dark