Petrochemical Fantasies: The Art and Energy of American Comics, Daniel Worden (2024)
Key Points
The review aims to analyze the connections between petrochemicals and the cultural significance of American comics.
Literary review of Worden's book focusing on themes of energy and art.
Analysis of cultural implications presented through the medium of comics.
Highlights the integral role of petrochemicals in shaping the aesthetics and narratives of American comics.
Examines how American comics reflect and critique the energy industry.
Abstract
Review of: Petrochemical Fantasies: The Art and Energy of American Comics , Daniel Worden (2024) Columbus, OH: Ohio State University Press, 212 pp., ISBN 978-0-81421-570-8, h/bk, USD 99.95