Minicomics collection, 9999

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
Bib ID:
14415080 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
28 Linear Feet (12 record storage cartons; 1 document box; 7 minicomics boxes; 5 cartons; 1 folder)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located on-site. All items in this collection are cataloged individually, and should be requested individually in CLIO. This record is for informational purposes only.

Description

Scope and Contents

Minicomics--sometimes called "small press" or "short run" comics--are generally self-published and often quite small. They may be photocopied and stapled by the creator, or they may display sophisticated techniques such as silkscreen, risograph, or elaborate bindings. Because minicomics are often the entry level for comics creators they can indicate the earliest work of creators who have gone on to be quite well known.They are generally sold at independent comics festivals, directly from the creator. Some very small-press comics publishers may also choose to publish and/or distribute these comics.

General

See also individual catalog records for titles in the collection. This collection has a special classification prefixed by MINICOMIC

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located on-site. All items in this collection are cataloged individually, and should be requested individually in CLIO. This record is for informational purposes only.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library