Drawing Words & Writing Pictures (Paperback, S&s Hdcvr)

Smartly designed and easy to understand, Abel and Madden's text is an edifying course in creating comics. Comprised of 15 comprehensive lessons, readers are taught the basic elements necessary to conceptualize and produce their own comics. Assuming an audience range from individuals to a group, this pedagogical survey is written to serve a wide array of learners. The authors suggest everything from preferred brands of supplies to types of stretches to alleviate strain. Extensive backmatter, including helpful appendices on such topics as homework critiques, and a considerable bibliography round out the volume. This erudite study should leave its readers with a greater understanding and appreciation of the command one must possess to create graphic media. A valuable resource for all interested in the field and a natural companion to Scott McCloud's quintessential texts Understanding Comics and Reinventing Comics. (appendices, index, bibliography) (Nonfiction. YA & adult) (Kirkus Reviews)

A gold mine of essential information for every aspiring comics artist. Highly recommended. --Scott McCloud Drawing Words and Writing Pictures is a course on comic creation - for college classes or for independent study - that centers on storytelling and concludes with making a finished comic. With chapters on lettering, story structure, and panel layout, the fifteen lessons offered - each complete with homework, extra credit activities and supplementary reading suggestions - provide a solid introduction for people interested in making their own comics. Additional resources, lessons, and after-class help are available on the DW-WP website.

General

Imprint:	First Second
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2008
First published:	June 2008
Authors:	Jessica Abel • Matt Madden
Dimensions:	230 x 305 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	282
Edition:	S&s Hdcvr
ISBN-13:	978-1-59643-131-7
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Industrial / commercial art & design > Illustration & commercial art > Comic book & cartoon art Promotions
LSN:	1-59643-131-8
Barcode:	9781596431317

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