Draw! Magazine #16: Howard Chaykin

Draw! Magazine #16 is a digital PDF issue devoted to comic art, visual storytelling, and the working practices of Howard Chaykin. It is available as an instant download for readers interested in comics, illustration, and creative process.

This Fall 2008 issue also features an interview with Jay Stephens, a Comic Art Bootcamp lesson on working with photos by Bret Blevins and Mike Manley, and Mike Money’s commentary on comics, cartoons, and related subjects.

The digital edition contains 73 pages and is supplied as a 24.6 MB PDF file. Access is available after purchase without physical shipping.

Book Overview

Draw! Magazine #16 is an English-language comic art magazine edited by Michael Manley and published by TwoMorrows Publishing. Its principal feature is an interview with Howard Chaykin, conducted by Mike Manley and transcribed by Steven Tice.

The interview examines Chaykin’s approach to writing and drawing, his movement between comics, illustration, and live-action television, and his belief that artists are active participants in the writing process. It discusses visual design, page layouts, storytelling, the influence of movie posters and information design, and the importance of learning through observation and critique.

The issue broadens its focus with a conversation with Jay Stephens, a practical Comic Art Bootcamp feature by Bret Blevins and Mike Manley, and a comic criticism column by Mike Money.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• An interview with Howard Chaykin titled “In the Service of the Story.”
• Discussion of Chaykin’s work across comics, illustration, paperback covers, and live-action television.
• Reflections on American Flagg, Dominic Fortune, Solo, page design, sound effects, and narrative structure.
• Chaykin’s thoughts on visual influences, collecting original art, studying tear sheets, and developing creative judgment.
• An interview with Jay Stephens, creator of The Secret Saturdays.
• A Comic Art Bootcamp lesson on working with photos by Bret Blevins and Mike Manley.
• Mike Money’s column on comics, cartoons, and related goodies.

Why This Book Matters

This issue records a detailed professional conversation about the relationship between drawing, writing, design, and storytelling in comics. Chaykin’s comments address how artists develop a visual language and how sustained study can inform practical work.

For students and practitioners, the issue also documents the value of critique, apprenticeship, reference material, and maintaining narrative clarity. Its additional interviews and instructional feature place the Chaykin discussion within a broader comic art magazine format.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, not a physical copy. There is no physical shipping, and access is available after purchase.

The PDF works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and compatible reading apps. Device features may vary by application.

FAQ

When can I access the issue?
Access is available after purchase, with the PDF provided as an instant digital download.

Will I receive a physical magazine?
No. This product is a digital PDF, so no physical copy is shipped.

Which devices support the file?
The PDF can be opened with compatible Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and reading apps.

Download the digital PDF edition of Draw! Magazine #16 for convenient reading on a compatible device.