Report

Important note

It is very helpful when searching a title to indicate whether are looking for the graphic novel version or the filmatic version in most cases.
Example:

• Watchmen graphic novel
• Watchmen film

 

Click on sub-headings to link to website

Google General information on title and/or author.
Title graphics

1. In search box type relevant name, title or phrase of query.
2. Click [Google Search] button.
3. Scroll down list to locate most appropriate source.

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Goodreads

Publishing information such as publisher, number of pages, colour or black and white, paperback or hardcover.

Short synopsis and background information.

Community reviews.

1. Scroll down home page to find [Title / Author / ISBN] search box.
2. Type query in search box - (usually title).
3. Click magnifying glass icon to search.
4. Locate title on following page.
5. Click on title front cover graphic
6. View information - scroll down page for 'Customer Reviews'.

• Note: For more difficult titles to locate with this method (for example the graphic novel titled 'Red'), in Steps 2 & 3 above, try searching the author's name, then scroll through the pages until you find the title you are searching for. 

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Fiction Connection

Summary, professional reviews and awards information

Bestseller lists

Other media mentions

Genre details

1. Enter graphic novel title into search box.
2. Select [Title] from drop-down menu.
3. Click [GO] button.
4. Click on relevant title link or cover graphic on next page.
5. Scroll down page to find information.

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Amazon.com

Brief overview of title

Editorial reviews

Additional information (interview transcripts, etc.)

Suggested companion titles

1. Go to website home page.
2. Type query (graphic novel title) into [Search] box.
3. Click [GO].
4. Click on relevant cover graphic to access information on next page.
5. Scroll down page to access information.

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Novelist

MagillOnLiterature Plus

Citation and publishing information

• Sorry, I am unable to provide the search strategy for these databases as I found it very difficult to login outside the college.