The Penguin Book of Comics
Penguin · 1971 · 1 issue
About the series
The Penguin Book of Comics is a landmark 1971 single-issue survey from Penguin, offering a scholarly yet accessible overview of the medium's history and artistry. Written by George Perry and Alan Aldridge, it examines the evolution of the comic strip from its origins through the late 1960s, with a focus on British and American work. Its significance lies in being one of the first serious, mass-market books to treat comics as a legitimate art form, helping to pave the way for later academic and critical appreciation.