A unique reference for creating and marketing original cartoons and comics
An original American art form, comics thrill millions of people across the globe. Combining step-by-step instruction with expert tips and advice, Drawing Cartoons & Comics For Dummies is a one-stop reference for creating and marketing original cartoons and comics. While many books tend to focus on specific characters or themes, this thorough guide focuses instead on helping aspiring artists master the basic building blocks of cartoons and comics, revealing step by step how to create everything from wisecracking bunnies to souped-up super villains. It also explores lettering and coloring, and offers expert marketing advice. The book’s color insert provides guidance on how to add color to cartoon creations.
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G Bee –
Very helpful info, especially about the change of material/tools to make your cartoons & comics. Printed in 2009, I’m just now getting this book in 2015. Very informative on how-to’s and what-to’s of the past remembered, and usable. Very helpful answers on the what-to’s of the computer world tools and simulating drawing tools. The heads up on digital media for the internet market and the print media. (At least the changes up to 2009. Time for an latest update edition to this book.) Great info for those looking for answers on Drawing Cartoon & Comics. I learned a lot myself, as I’m learning the change from 3 and a half decades in ink& paper to tablet & computer for my cartooning.
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TragicallySharp –
More details on mouths, noses and eyes would have been nice.
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Just Theodore –
The book ame in god condition no rip or damages. The book really gives a lot of tips on cartooning and it really goes in detail and just puts things in a more understandable point. I recommend this book to any first time cartoonists
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Randy Crawford –
Being a cartoonist since 1981 I was looking for a more recent book with updated computer cartooning and comic book drawing info.Most of the books I had were from 2000 -04.The section on computer color separation was particularly helpful.A few months back I did a color separation for a comic book cover using guidelines from a 2000 publication that took over 12 hours.The steps in this book made the process only a couple of hours.Other info was also very useful.
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John Joyce –
Taking the reader from basic sketching of faces and anatomy, to character design and finished cartoons, this is a book that should be on every cartoonist’s shelf – be they a beginner or a seasoned professional.
G Bee –
Very helpful info, especially about the change of material/tools to make your cartoons & comics. Printed in 2009, I’m just now getting this book in 2015. Very informative on how-to’s and what-to’s of the past remembered, and usable. Very helpful answers on the what-to’s of the computer world tools and simulating drawing tools. The heads up on digital media for the internet market and the print media. (At least the changes up to 2009. Time for an latest update edition to this book.) Great info for those looking for answers on Drawing Cartoon & Comics. I learned a lot myself, as I’m learning the change from 3 and a half decades in ink& paper to tablet & computer for my cartooning.
TragicallySharp –
More details on mouths, noses and eyes would have been nice.
Just Theodore –
The book ame in god condition no rip or damages. The book really gives a lot of tips on cartooning and it really goes in detail and just puts things in a more understandable point. I recommend this book to any first time cartoonists
Randy Crawford –
Being a cartoonist since 1981 I was looking for a more recent book with updated computer cartooning and comic book drawing info.Most of the books I had were from 2000 -04.The section on computer color separation was particularly helpful.A few months back I did a color separation for a comic book cover using guidelines from a 2000 publication that took over 12 hours.The steps in this book made the process only a couple of hours.Other info was also very useful.
John Joyce –
Taking the reader from basic sketching of faces and anatomy, to character design and finished cartoons, this is a book that should be on every cartoonist’s shelf – be they a beginner or a seasoned professional.