Comics (Collins Learn to Draw) - Softcover

Byrne, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007933827 ISBN 13: 9780007933822

Publisher: Collins, 2014

Synopsis

Learn to Draw Comics is a new title in the successful Learn to Draw series of instructional step-by-step books for beginners. It covers the basic techniques of drawing comic strips and graphic stories in a lively and accessible way.

Comic strips and graphic stories are very popular and have international appeal. This book, which complements the author’s very successful Learn to Draw Cartoons, provides an ideal introduction to the skills required to draw successful comics of your own. All the basics are covered, including how to develop cartoon characters and then create a narrative for them, and the essential techniques and processes are described in a clear and entertaining way, accompanied by step-by-step illustrations.

A number of different types of comics are featured, including the popular ‘superhero’ type, with something to appeal to all age groups.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

· Tools and Techniques
· Developing characters
· Expressions and gestures
· Drawing speech bubbles
· Creating a grid
· Stories and scripts

This easy-to-follow guide shows you how to draw your own comic strips and graphic stories. All the basic techniques, including how to develope your cartoon characters and create a narrative for them, are clearly explained and illustrated with numerous step-by-step drawings.

About the Author:

John Byrne is a well-known professional cartoonist and the author of several successful cartoon books, including Learn to Draw Cartoons and Drawing Cartoons That Sell. He has extensive experience of running cartoon and communications training courses, and is a regular exhibitor at the Cartoon Gallery in London.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0007933827
• ISBN 13: 9780007933822
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64