The Best Graphic Novels and Comics for Architects

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The Best Graphic Novels and Comics for Architects

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Graphic novels fold drawings of people, space, and time into their narrative structure to produce powerful visual stories. Graphic novels and architecture also share a set of common tools that are central to their depiction - drawing, sequencing, text, action, character, etc. This makes for a natural allegiance between graphic novels, architecture, and the city. In this episode, Stewart pulls the graphic novels off his bookshelf to show how and why they influenced his approach to architectural design and led to the creation of award-winning competition entries. In particular, David Mazzuchelli’s City of Glass and Asterios Polyp, and Chris Ware’s Building Stories offer lessons for developing a holistic approach to architecture that involves multiple points of view, politics, fiction, and visionary design.
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@stewarthicks 3 жыл бұрын

What are some of your favorite graphic novels?

@Archimarathon 3 жыл бұрын

I do own Citizen Of No Place and Batman Death By Design.

@stewarthicks 3 жыл бұрын

@@accountantthe3394 I saw it too and now I don't. Strange. I have a copy in my email and can copy it here: Topic's right up my alley! Was just about to bring up David Mazzuchelli's Asterios Polyp and you did so mid-video. The guy has an iconic library of work (Daredevil/Batman: Year One w/ Frank Miller) and received numerous Eisner awards (Pritzker equivalent in the comics industry). If you're into great linework related to capes, anything from the original Image founders; Marvel's '04 "young guns" along w/ illustrator Kim Jung Gi would be a relatively safe bet. Other favorite titles of mine in particular would be DMZ by Brian Wood & artist Riccardo Burchielli depicting the magnificent life and urban cityscape of a dilapidated Manhattan (think Batman: No Man's Land/Nolan's TDKR-esque) after a horrible event. The horror indie Locke and Key (now adapted by Netflix) too written by Joe Hill (son of Stephen King) and artist/architect Gabriel Rodriguez. This channel breaks its success down quite well: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oMyRfNGgsd2yZn0.html (think you'll love the guy Stew).

@morganjacobs153 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a big fan of "Here" by Richard McGuire. The breaking down of frames and time through the book is a really interesting take on the graphic novel layout.

@JC_JC_JC_JC 3 жыл бұрын

Le Monde D'Edena by Moebius! - Speaking of confusing french comics. Love the series you have going here Stewart.

@gabybordino6024 3 жыл бұрын

Nikopol Trilogy from Enki Bilal, and all the Asterix adventures

@ianhemming8911 3 жыл бұрын

If you haven't seen it already I would totally recommend the manga "Blame!" by Tsutomu Nihei. It's a bit cliche to say that "the environment itself is like a character!" But considering the number of pages taken up exclusively by fantasy impossible architecture it really applies in that case. It really sets a mood and tells a story just by showing the world.

@stewarthicks 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation!

@kaiserschmarrn_3687 3 жыл бұрын

i like the construction in his books. the recreator in biomega and the housing from sidonia stick with me. aposimz is probably the weakest architecturally but i like it for other reasons.

@MerlinTheCommenter 3 жыл бұрын

YOOOOO NIHEI IS THE GOAT! I've been reading him since BLAME! Back in 08 and I wish he'd produce more content. His SNIKT! was alright but even then, I'd like him to go all out and not be limited by corporate culture.

@9-b_b-9 2 жыл бұрын

Might be cliché but it is undoubtedly true that the world is a character. Nihei was actually an architectural student himself and it really shows because at times the structures can often be the focal points of entire pages and he clearly has an understanding of his structures place in the overall story.

@camilosanchez9649 3 жыл бұрын

The Incal is a dream come true. Drawing by Moebius and the story by Jodorosky. Thanks for this video! I was looking for something like this so long ago. Greetings from Colombia

@Archimarathon 3 жыл бұрын

Love the more relaxed style and content.

@stewarthicks 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@revolvency 3 жыл бұрын

I love graphics novel, I love to illustrate, and I'm also an architecture undergrad myself. This video is like a gold mines for me! Thanks for sharing!

@stewarthicks 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@andreasgiobel6355 2 жыл бұрын

I analyze and observe architecture in games, Animated Tv and movies with fictive engineering and designs. I’ve studied the dungeon’s structures in Diablo2 and several more modern games. Thx for a good video (IRL, I’m a expert in merging Designs and technology into one unified product. It’s fun to se others that think like me, looking for possibility’s and inspiration in others craft. Open eye’s are a great asset.)

@chaser107 3 жыл бұрын

You could do an entire video on Les Cités obscures if you see it..

@global_nomad. 3 жыл бұрын

As an educator working in architecture, interiors and spatial design, I have used graphic novels as references for many years so great to see your video - some familiar some not. You should take a look at Ted Mckeever's work - metropolis in particular. We like the way that comics allow the demonstration of use of space and the passing of time in space - designing is only the beginning , the use is far more important in the life of a space. Another one to check, though slightly tangental is Unflattening by Nick Sousanis.

@stewarthicks 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestions!

@simon7762 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful living room you have! You definitely have a taste in interior design

@mateuszpotrawski4474 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. I didn't know comics tied into architecture. I learned something new, and I am definitely going to study and try out this style in my work. Video quality and editing is amazing as always, keep it up💯

@johnnoble7620 3 жыл бұрын

You should definitely check out Dean Motter's "Mister X". I discovered it in the late 80's as I was just beginning my architectural career and it was absolutely captivating. Also, "Peramus" by Alberto Brescia - incredible art and a fascinating meditation on the power of memory to shape, and even embody, a city. Of course, you probably have seen "Yes is More". I really enjoyed the video. I think that the graphic novel format is an ideal one for presenting architectural ideas and appreciate the insights you shared.

@stewarthicks 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestions and glad you enjoyed the video!

@IdiotsAuthority 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve only discovered this channel today thanks to the all seeing all knowing algorithm and while I’m no architect I’ve been an avid comic reader since childhood. I’m thrilled to see Moebius getting recommended but I would also suggest looking at some of the crazily creative architecture of Jack Kirby, especially the surreal alien buildings and machinery he drew throughout his career including the Fantastic Four, Thor and his Fourth World material.

@navik786 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing Stewart!

@Chromemargielas Жыл бұрын

I love this channel, I always liked Destin and architecture but this type of videos really deepened my loved for it.

@CardboardBots 3 жыл бұрын

I'm only finding this now, but I very happy

@dorianjz 3 жыл бұрын

Love it! The graphic novel style def inspired me in the ways I present/think about projects (going back to when you had us do these exercises in studio haha). The connection between buildings/environments and stories is key. Glad you covered Chris Ware! Definitely one of my favorites. Keep up the good work!

@stewarthicks 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dorian! Hope you're doing well!

@amandinemalergue5215 3 ай бұрын

Hello, I am a student at an architecture school in France, in Bordeaux. I am studying the relationship between architecture and comic books for my memoir. I just came across your video, which is truly fascinating. My topic is: how to popularize architecture through the medium of comic books. How to use comic books to help people who are not familiar with architecture understand a project. I would love to discuss this with you.

@adamsayash 3 жыл бұрын

I am very glad that I have found your channel today! :)

@stewarthicks 3 жыл бұрын

That's a very nice thing to say. Thank you!

@vincentimbesi3947 3 жыл бұрын

You need to look for some of the work by the artist Marshal Rogers. He was an architect that moved to drawing comics and his cities always looked amazing. Unfortunately he passed away a few years back and that was a great loss.

@stewarthicks 3 жыл бұрын

I will! Thanks for the suggestion.

@Charlz1980tv 6 ай бұрын

You might be interested in the work of Dutch comic artist Henk Kuijpers ( Franka). His work features a wide range of architectural styles, from neoclassicisme to Bauhaus/ Art Deco. Over the years even his protagonist Franka became more of an artificial object than a "real" person...

@ashleyparker4650 3 жыл бұрын

Jean Giraud aka Moebius!

@simoncattle1434 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another fascinating video, Stewart. The variety of ways you look at architecture helps make the subject enjoyable and illuminating. I always feel I've learned something new. I would echo John Noble's recommendation below: Mister X is a fascinating series from the 1980s-1990s, which takes as its start point an architect, a proponent of 'psychetecture' (which in the story is a theory of architecture and the effects it has on the human mind) who has tried to create a City of Dreams which has unfortunately become a City of Nightmares*. It featured some great artists, including some wonderful art deco /expressionist work by the artist Seth.

@kvnopimenta Жыл бұрын

i love the subject of correlation between architecture and narrative art/media. i've been specifically interested in the horror genre and it's closeness to architecture, from haunted houses in general to The Shining's Overlook Hotel, House of Leaves' Navidson house, Shirley Jackson's Hill House. i'd love to see a video on the topic.

@petermgruhn 3 жыл бұрын

Gerhard's work in Cerebus. "Church & State" and "High Society".

@YYY-yd9qn Жыл бұрын

BLAME! by Tsutomu Nihei made me consider studying architecture as a kid. Also not graphic novels, but Silent Hill 2 and 4 do use architecture to make create a claustrophobic and enigmatic atmosphere that drives the player on with the plot. It would be cool if your channel could do a video discussing the role of architecture in video games one day!

@A0A4ful 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful ! You could make one episode on each of those books you have in your collection! And 3 episodes on that one French book - Architecture & Bande Desinee !

@95GuitarMan13 3 жыл бұрын

I'm starting to think that destiny is putting your videos in front of me... I've been obsessed with the relationship between architecture and comics for a couple years now so I lit up when I saw this. Have you read Square Eyes by Anna Mill and Luke Jones?

@affren3148 Жыл бұрын

Take a look at moebius's "a long tommorow" its the graphic novel that inspired blade runner that went on to inspire works like akira and ghost in the cell.you will see where cyberpunk genre as we know it today got its aesthetics from.

@pameladominguez4058 3 жыл бұрын

i found Cleveland by Harvey Pekar; Joseph Remnant drawings in a library in Santiago, Chile and i loved it. Strongly recommended. Reflects the history and the memory of a city I don´t even knew. Feels like a fictional city.

@PeteCollingsArchitect 3 жыл бұрын

I was reading comic books a long time (about 12 years) before I decided that I wanted to be an architect. My latest graphic novel purchase is HICKSVILLE by Dylan Horrocks. Citizen Of No Place is my favourite.

@joshtraywick8229 2 жыл бұрын

You should read Jeffe Lemire's MAZEBOOK. The story is about a grieving building inspector who follows a maze through a a city's buildings. It just released a few months ago and Lemire is a great comic writer. Your videos are awesome.

@richardengelhardt582 2 жыл бұрын

Insightful and inspiring

@katie4408 Жыл бұрын

You should provide sponsored links to these books. They look great!

@Drumaier 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this video, the content and the way you express it, the link appeared in an article somewhere and it was a great recommendation. Cheers from Argentina 👍

@stewarthicks 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@KarimElHayawan 3 жыл бұрын

Matt Fraction's & David Aja's run of Hawkeye also features an apartment building as a kind of a main character. The building is depicted in many interesting ways. I think you'll like it, it's collected in two books of you get the deluxe version.

@stewarthicks 3 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion! I'll check it out.

@KarimElHayawan 3 жыл бұрын

@@stewarthicks let me know how you like Pizza Dog.

@gabybordino6024 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video! I love it. I´m a huge fan of Paul Auster´s novels and enjoyed City of Glass, from his New York Trilogy but didn´t know about the graphic version. Now I need it haha

@stewarthicks 3 жыл бұрын

I recommend it!

@brunodesrosiers266 Жыл бұрын

Quite interesting angle!

@yankosuper3758 2 жыл бұрын

I really loved your video!!! I have a suggestion, but sadly is a book that at the moment is only in spanish, is called " Cómic, Arquitectura narrativa" ( Comic, narrative architecture) by Enrique Bordes... if the lenguage barrier is not a problem I highly recomend it. 😊

@stewarthicks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion. Sounds amazing

@Charlz1980tv 2 жыл бұрын

Stewart Hicks, You probably will like the work of François Schuiten

@stewarthicks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion!

@charlesdrozynski7937 3 жыл бұрын

Damn; I can't find bricks and baloons. :( I don't really read comics (I know - lame) but as a sequential art i find books that tackle the theme of the story with architecture really interesting. Kafka's Trial and Metamorphosis, Hrabal's too Loud a Solitude, and Woolf's Mrs Dalloway would be my pics.

@QwertyVisual 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!

@Potatoverynice 3 жыл бұрын

One book I would add to this list would be pushwagner's soft city. I won't explain it, just search it up on Google and that'll do all the convincing ;)

@stewarthicks 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion!

@Potatoverynice 3 жыл бұрын

@@stewarthicks your welcome dude, and thanks for the great video as always

@dhutch4129 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Would love to see an in depth analysis on page layout and comparisons between graphic novels and construction documents. Size of page, prime page space, line type, sequence, how are architects and comic artist similar, different, what can we learn from each other?

@AdityaGanguly 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent work

@stewarthicks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@deanmanges1785 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sir, for your educational and entertaining videos. I humbly suggest, "YES IS MORE," an archicomic on architectural evolution by BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), published by Taschen.

@aaron2709 Жыл бұрын

Interesting.

@ashokgoel6105 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting.

@stewarthicks 3 жыл бұрын

I think so too!

@cristinaprevir9489 3 жыл бұрын

Thanx a lot for a great video! Greetings from Ukraine :)

@telmocastro3972 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! My name is Telmo Castro I´am Portuguese and architect living in Oporto. I saw About this Novels, At the moment I am finishing a small book "the man who likes cities" is a dream traveler with is sketch book, none of all graphics narratives are real places but instead puzzles of utopic ideas of architecture. I would like to send you some images of this small book. Is it possible? Best regards

@cssomeone 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for the content. By the way, I have a question: What's the title of the English version of 'Archi & BD La Ville Dessinée'? I want to purchase it, but I couldn't find it anywhere

@stewarthicks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. I don't know about the English, I just tried to search for it too and couldn't find anything. I could have sworn that I saw it though. Maybe I'm mistaken...It wouldn't be the first time.

@cssomeone 3 жыл бұрын

@@stewarthicks Oh, I see. Don't worry though, I'll search a little more and if I can't find it, I'll just but the French one. Thank you for your reply :)