So, You Wanna Be a Comic Book Artist? - Brossura

Amara, Philip

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1582700583 ISBN 13: 9781582700588

Casa editrice: Beyond Words Pub Co, 2001

Riassunto

Explains to readers how to create their own superheroes, write their own storylines, and get their comics published.

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Recensione

"Any young cartoonist dreaming of breaking into the field of comics and graphic novels must have this book! It's a treasure trove of useful information and solid cartooning principles and practices. Understanding and developing story ideas and plot, creating characters, laying out pages, self-publishing, understanding the comics publishing business, and interviews with novice and professional cartoonists—I wish I had this book when I was a kid! Parents will find this a valuable resource to promote their child's burgeoning interest in this exciting career. And teachers will find this an invaluable resource for their students' self-directed learning opportunities."

—Richard Jenkins, author of Comics In Your Curriculum

"I love the range of guidance given to kids but also the range of “real” artists who contribute to the book. Their varied styles and “degrees of sophistication” make room for all sorts of dreamers! It is a rich resource for aspiring comic artists!

—Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson, author of The Differentiated Classroom

"So, You Want to Be a Comic-Book Artist? is a wonderful place to begin a journey into making comics! Phil takes his personal experience in the comics industry and combines it with his passion for teaching. This is a must read for anyone interested in not only creating, but also understanding sequential art."

—Keith Wood, art director, Oni Press

"This is the lively, engrossing guide that I wish I had when I was an isolated country boy writing and drawing my own comics. Now young creators can see that there are more opportunities and outlets than ever to tell and share their stories! Phil Amara has assembled an engaging book that shows kids that creating comics isn't necessarily easy as pie—but the form and the industry aren't nearly as impenetrable as some may think. Let creativity reign! This book is a great how-to primer on comics for kids—or an entry-level introduction to the form and the industry for anyone who wonders how comics are put together! Unleash your inner superhero!"

—Phil Simon, editor, Dark Horse Comics

"So You Want to Be a Comic Book Artist? is everything the ten-year-old me wanted! Perfect for daydreamers, four-color optimists, and doers of daring deeds, this book will give kids and kids-at-heart the tools to make their imaginations soar. Insightful and accessible, Amara has created more than just a how-to book, it’s a love letter to a truly American art form—comics!"

—Matthew Cody, author of Powerless

I find myself cheering this book at nearly every paragraph. The straightforward text and the structure of the presentation could make So, You Want to Be a Comic Book Artist? the standard text for teaching comics in school.

—Jon Bogdanove, comics artist, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics

L'autore

Philip Amara eats, drinks, and breathes, comic books. As a kid, he spent Saturdays at Boston comic shops. He wrote about comics for newspapers and magazines. In college, he did a comics radio show. In graduate school, he wrote even more about comics. Phil worked as an editor for one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles creators, as well as the publisher of The Spirit. Then, he moved to Oregon, and worked as an editor for the publisher of the Star Wars comics. The books he edited have won some cool awards, and he’s worked with too many talented creators too mention here. He lived in Japan, where comic books are everywhere! He’s the creator of the Sky Ape and Nevermen comics. He’s currently a teacher for Boston Public Schools, where he created the Mighty Writers program to introduce his students to the power of animation, film, and of course, comic books. When Phil's not writing about comics, he might be writing about food for the Boston Phoenix. His new children’s book is called Treehouse Heroes. It’s not a comic, but it certainly could be.

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• Editore: Beyond Words Pub Co
• Data di pubblicazione: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1582700583
• ISBN 13: 9781582700588
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 139
• Disegnatore: Mhan Pop