Comic DNA

Episode 52 - Building Stories


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Aaron is joined by his good friend, Alex Harner, to discuss Building Stories by Chris Ware. First published by Pantheon Books in 2012. Building Stories is a boxed set that contains 17 smaller comics printed in a variety of forms ranging from short 4 page strips to hardcover books to giant newspaper fold outs. The story, spread across the different formats, can be read in any order and highlights different moments in the life of an unnamed young woman. Alex and Aaron discuss the effectiveness of the non linear and sprawling narrative of Chris Ware's masterpiece, as well as speculate on different artistic decisions and stylistic choices.


 

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Comic DNABy Aaron Walther