The Insider's Guide to Creating Comics and Graphic Novels - Softcover

Schmidt, Andy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1600610226 ISBN 13: 9781600610226

Publisher: F&W, 2008

Synopsis

From the creative minds behind your favorite modern-day comics ...

In this unprecedented, behind-the-scenes guide, former Marvel editor and current IDW senior editor Andy Schmidt and his superstar industry friends give you the inside track on creating engaging, professional-looking comic books.

Written for upcoming creative stars and comic book enthusiasts, The Insider's Guide to Comics and Graphic Novels covers the entire creative process from beginning to end, from fine-tuning a script to the nuances of camera angles, costume design and lettering. You'll learn not only how to emulate a camera pan, hit 'em with a splash page and shift into slow motion, but also WHEN and WHY to dip into that bag of graphic tricks for maximum impact.

The real-world guide to creating great comics!

• Profiles and insights from John Romita, Jr., Neal Adams, Gene Ha, David Finch and John Byrne
• Professional advice from top talents in the business, including writers Brian Michael Bendis, Geoff Johns and Tom DeFalco; inkers Klaus Janson, Karl Kesel and Mike Perkins; colorist Chris Sotomayor; and letterer Chris Eliopoulos
• Expert instruction on every element of the creative process - writing, drawing, inking, coloring, page layout and scene design - and how they all work together

About this title

About the Author

Andy Schmidt served as editor with many high-profile creators on hundreds of projects. In November 2008, he launched Comics Experience With Andy Schmidt, a comics school and workshop with frequent guest speakers such as Jae Lee (artist, Stephen King's The Dark Tower) and Nick Lowe (Marvel editor, X-Men).

Edition details

• Publisher: F&W
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1600610226
• ISBN 13: 9781600610226
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176