A complete guide to the history, form and contexts of the genre, iAutobiographical Comics ihelps readers explore the increasingly popular genre of graphic life writing. In an accessible and easy-to-navigate format, the book covers such topics as br br - The history and rise of autobiographical comicsbr - Cultural contexts br - Key texts - including iMausi, Robert Crumb, iPersepolisi, iFun Homei, i iand iAmerican Splendoribr - Important theoretical and critical approaches to autobiographical comicsbr ibr Autobiographical Comics iincludes a glossary of crucial critical terms, annotated guides to further reading and online resources and discussion questions to help students and readers develop their understanding of the genre and pursue independent study.