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
- In search box type relevant name, title or phrase of query.
- Click [Google Search] button.
- 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.- Scroll down home page to find [Title / Author / ISBN] search box.
- Type query in search box - (usually title).
- Click magnifying glass icon to search.
- Locate title on following page.
- Click on title front cover graphic
- 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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Summary, professional reviews and awards information
Bestseller lists
Other media mentions
Genre details
- Enter graphic novel title into search box.
- Select [Title] from drop-down menu.
- Click [GO] button.
- Click on relevant title link or cover graphic on next page.
- 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
- Go to website home page.
- Type query (graphic novel title) into [Search] box.
- Click [GO].
- Click on relevant cover graphic to access information on next page.
- 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.
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