BOARD MEMBERS

Francesco-Alessio Ursini

Central China Normal University


Francesco-Alessio Ursini holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Sciences (Linguistics Track) from Macquarie University, Sydney. Dr. Ursini is currently Research Professor in Linguistics, School of Chinese Language and Literature, Central China Normal University, Wuhan (China). Dr. Ursini focuses on spatial case morphemes, adpositions, Place Names and pro-forms in Romance, German and Sinitic languages, and across multiple disciplinary domains (grammar, lexicon, discourse, cognition, and acquisition). Dr. Ursini also works on cross-cultural themes and narrative methodologies in graphic narratives, with a focus on Science Fiction narratives and genres. Dr. Ursini has some spare time: “Too much! Shouldn’t you work more?” some detractors claimed (“Stuff it, detractors!” said Dr. Ursini). This time is spent on healthy physical exercise, questionable reading habits (comics, manga, SF books, scientific papers), and rather toxic videogames additions (old arcade titles). The Tiktokmen corps thought that they still need their Harlequins, so it’s all part of the game, folks. Dr. Ursini admits that this bio-blurb was inspired by one of the greatest creators of narratives and bio-blurbs: Harlan Ellison (but some facts may be factual; apologies, Mr.  Ellison!).

 

“Science is also about discovering new worlds.”

“Fictional or real? Don’t take risks! Explore and chart them all. The grand edifice of Knowledge also needs a section on why humans enjoy “the funny papers” during breaks.”

C-S Publications

Ursini, F.-A. & G. In press. Cyberpunk, Steampunk and all that -punk: Genre names and their uses across communities. Accepted 21-12-2022 (est. 03-2023).  Linguistics Vanguard. 


Ursini, F.-A. & G. Samo. In Press. The Purple Thread: The reception of Prince as a fictional character in graphic narratives. Accepted 10-12-3022 (est. 01-2023). Studies in Comics. 


Ursini, F.-A. 2021. Representations of Roman emperors across different comic traditions: a comparative study. Status Qaestionis 21(1), 57–93. 


Ursini, F.-A. 2019. Punk "Bodies" and the "do it yourself" ethics. In Field, Chris, Keegan Lannon, Michael MacBride, and Christopher Douglas Jefferson. (eds.), The Punk Aesthetics in Comics. McFarland Press, 108-126. 


Ursini. 2018a. Alla Ricerca dei Plumcake Perduti: Visual Metaphors, Satire and Intertextuality in ZeroCalcare’s fumetti. Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics 14(5), nn.pp.


Ursini, F.-A. 2018b. Review of Shooting Star. Journal of Italian Studies 31 (1), 70-74.


Ursini, F.-A. 2017a. Control, Tropes, Focalization and the Flow of Information. The Comics Grid: Journal of Comics scholarship, 6 (1), nn.pp.


Ursini, F.-A. 2017b. The Influence of David Bowie on JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. The Comics Grid: Journal of Comics scholarship. 6 (2), nn.pp.


Ursini, F.-A. 2017c. Where is the Future? An Analysis of Places and Location Processes in Comics. In Ursini, F.-A., A. Mahmutovic & F. Bramlett (eds.). Visions of the Future in Comics: International Perspectives. McFarland Press. 


Ursini, F.-A., A. Mahmutovic & F. Bramlett (eds.). 2017a. Visions of the Future in Comics: International Perspectives. McFarland Press. 


Ursini, F.-A., A. Mahmutovic & F. Bramlett. 2017b. Prolegomena. In Ursini, F.-A., A. Mahmutovic & F. Bramlett (eds.). Visions of the Future in Comics: International Perspectives. McFarland Press. 


Ursini, F.-A. 2016a. Speculative architecture in comics. Fafnir: Scandinavian journal of science fiction and fantasy 4 (4), 7–22.


Ursini, F.-A. 2016b. Review Article of Neil Cohn, “The Visual Language of Comics”. Mutual Images Research 2 (1), 11-25.


Ursini, F.-A., Bramlett, F., Mahmutovic, A (Eds.). 2015a. Which side are you on? The worlds of Grant Morrison. ImageText, 8 (2).


Ursini, F.-A., Bramlett, F., Mahmutovic, A. 2015b. A. Which side are you on? The worlds of Grant Morrison: Introduction. ImageTexT, 8 (2). nn.pp. 


Ursini, F.-A., Bramlett, F., Mahmutovic, A. 2015c. Which side are you on? The worlds of Grant Morrison: Excerpts from the round table. ImageTexT 8 (2). nn. pp.


Ursini, F.-A. 2015c. Stranger than fiction: the language of thought in Morrison's “the invisibles”. Which side are you on? The worlds of Grant Morrison. ImageTexT, 8 (2). nn. pp.

Into C-S

2018-Present: Reviewer for Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics; The Comics Grid; Studies in Comics.


2015 Chairman of the 2014-2015 Seminar on "The Future of Comics" (3-5 September)


2014-2015 "The Future of Comics" seminar member, Comics Research FAFF Research Group.