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Author
Series
Publisher
Quarry Books
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"Do you dream of becoming a comic artist? Drawing Comics Lab covers all of the basic steps necessary to produce a comic, from the first doodle to the finished publication. This easy-to-follow book is designed for the beginning or aspiring cartoonist; both children and adults will find the techniques to be engaging and highly accessible. Featured artists include:- James Sturm- Tom Hart- Jessica Abel- Matt Madden- Eddie Campbell- And many othersStart...
Author
Publisher
The Monacelli Studio
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Every genre of manga has its typical characters plucky hero and heroine; school boys and girls; funny friend/sidekick; serious warrior; young innocent; bishounen; genki girls; chibis; chibi animals; cat girls/cat boys; magical girls; adorable animals; strong/scary animals; gothic characters; fantasy characters and they are all here along with the step-by-step drawing instructions needed to give even beginners the direction they need to create the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Kodansha Comics, an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Kanna Tezuka is a serious 15-year-old manga artist, already being published as a pro. So when she finds out her high school is starting a manga drawing course, even she gets excited. But it's a fiasco! The teacher is useless, and the only other students--three pretty-boy artist wannabes--quickly adopt Kanna as their (unwilling) sensei. But they all have ridiculous delusions about being an artist, and if Kanna can't bring them back down to Earth,...
Author
Publisher
Barrons Educational Series Inc
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing figures for comics and graphic novels, detailing how to sketch heads and facial features, bodies, and clothing, as well as how to draw backgrounds and compose panels.
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Learn how to draw your very own comic strip with Garfield and friends! Accessible step-by-step instructions guide aspiring artists through the process"--
Readers will learn what goes into making a comic strip--from creating characters to adding visual details and lettering--all while enjoying examples from Garfield comic strips and hilarious commentary from Garfield himself. --
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Readers explore the genre of horror comics as they learn the techniques used to make their drawings go from good to ghoulish. They follow step-by-step instructions to create a variety of horror characters, such as a terrifying swamp zombie."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Watson-Guptill
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
A reference in a step-by-step graphic novel format for imaginative professional artists from architects to animators reveals insider secrets on how to achieve dramatic perspectives while providing instructive grids on an accompanying DVD.
Author
Publisher
Impact
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
It can take thousands of drawings to develop a sense of perspective. Covering five-point perspective in depth, this guide teaches comics and fantasy artists how to create successful perspective drawings fast the first time and focuses on useful considerations on how artists can create detailed drawings of scenes that exist only in their heads.
94) Draw a comic!
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"With Draw A Comic!, you'll learn to create and print your own comic books! Follow these simple steps to sketch out your story ideas and ink a comic page. Learn which art supplies are best for drawing comics--you can use a pen, a brush, or even a computer. With the help of a photocopy machine, you can even self-publish your own comics and share them with your friends!"-- Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Search Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"The essential guide to drawing manga figures. Ideal for seasoned comic artists or complete beginners, this fantastic book is packed with clear instructions and inspiration for drawing manga figures. It begins with the basics and contains galleries of body parts, expressions and hair styles to inspire and encourage the reader, along with step-by-step guides to mastering fundamentals such as anatomy and hands and feet. A range of profiles, characters,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Writing is an important skill that kids use almost every day. The goal of the Write it Right series is to make kids writing experts. Writing a Comic Book is full of tips and tricks to help kids create an out-of-this-world comic, from creating characters to telling a story. This book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, activities, and instructions."--
Author
Publisher
Impact
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Draw with Jazza YouTube star Josiah Brooks breaks down an easy-to-follow method that will help you to invent and draw original characters time and time again. Whether sci-fi or steampunk, comic book heroines or tattooed action heroes, animal familiars or alien races, you will discover the limitless possibilities of creating your very own characters for comic books, cartoons, video games and more! No matter what your skill level, you can draw from...
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Offers advice for effective storytelling in comic book format, covering such topics as color, placement, pacing, visually representing ideas, and other techniques for short gag strips as well as graphic novels and other more involved storylines.
Author
Publisher
Harper Design, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
" Enter an alternative world ruled by steam-powered machinery, Victorian elegance, and futuristic technology by creating your own elaborate manga characters in Steampunk, the latest volume in the bestselling Monster Book of Manga series. This easy-to-follow guidebook brings to life more than thirty avant-garde manga characters fit for a steampunk universe where fantasy, science, and history collide. Through advanced illustration techniques and step-by-step...
