books about: comics     books:       The DC Comics Encyclopedia68 reviews Michael Teitelbaum, Scott Beatty, ... DK ADULT, 2008 freaking awesome so happy with this product. package arrived way earlier than expected, no issues what so ever.             The Best American Comics 2008 (The Best American Series)3 reviews Houghton Mifflin, 2008 Third Time's a Charm This was definitely the best in the series so far. Lynda Barry turns out to have been a really inspired choice for guest editor, because she picks a set of entries that are virtually all outstanding. She even illustrates her introduction, which is both a nice touch and a clever way of pulling together a lot of the ideas about anxieties and self-reflection that pervade the pieces she's cosen to ...             Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art126 reviews Scott Mccloud Harper Paperbacks, 1994 Brilliant Book! Okay, this is seriously one of the most brilliant books I have ever read, and I have Henry (who is also brilliant) to thank for introducing this to me. (Thank you, Henry.) Although this book has been around since '93, I suspect it's nowhere near as recognized as it deserves to be, but with time that will change, I hope. The full title is "Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art," and what ...             Comic Book Tattoo Tales Inspired by Tori Amos28 reviews Image Comics, 2008 Creative eye candy You think you understand an artist's direction, but then they take a new turn. I love the medium, and expression of all of the artists. Thanks Tori             How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way67 reviews Stan Lee, John Buscema Fireside, 1984 It's old, but the concepts are timeless I bought this for my 11 year old son for his birthday. He's been trying to draw superheroes lately. When I began flipping through it, I recognized many of the images. I then remembered I had this book when I was a boy. I checked the original publish date and found it to be 1978. Yep, this was it. It's a very good book for those who need some structure with regards to their pencil drawing. ...             The Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #38 (Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide)8 reviews Robert M Overstreet House of Collectibles, 2008 Very informative there is many information that you can use and know other sites that you didn't know before, so you can check prices and where to buy the best bargain. paper is also great. glossy.             The Comic Toolbox: How to Be Funny Even If You're Not39 reviews John Vorhaus Silman-James Press, 1994 Comic Toolbox? These pretzels are makign me thirsty! An excellent read, er um exercise, um toolbox, yeah that's it, toolbox. I've written for a few comedians and never had access to this information. This book really is a toolbox that takes you step by step in creating comedy, whether you're creating characters or situations. The Toolbox offers helpful exercises to create comedy. If you ever have writers block, this book can help unlock the ...             Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels36 reviews Scott Mccloud Harper Paperbacks, 2006 A Must-Read for All Comic Artists Scott McCloud's "Making Comics" is a must-read for all aspiring comic artists. This book is very different from other comic technique books. While most other books will teach you how to draw characters or backgrounds, this one teaches you how to tell stories. McCloud goes in depth into what makes a good story through pacing, image choice, layout, words, facial expressions, among many other ...             Presidential Material Barack Obama Jeff Mariotte IDW Publishing, 2008 Jeff Mariotte (w) Tom Morgan (a) J. Scott Campbell (c) In the vein of great biography comics from years past (Pope John Paul II, St. Francis of Assisi), come two biographies of the 2008 Presidential candidates. This year's presidential primary season was historic for many reasons, and Barack Obama's rise from humble beginnings to his place on the November ballot makes for an extraordinary tale! Acclaimed artist J. Scott Campbell provides a ...             The Ten-Cent Plague: The Great Comic-Book Scare and How It Changed America28 reviews David Hajdu Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2008 OH! DO BEWARE OF MRS. GRUNDY! First, I have to admit that I am not a comic book expert or collector. I do have a modest collection of Black Hawk (Blackhawk) comics, but only because they were my favorites when I was a kid. I really did not read this work due to any overwhelming interest in comics. I did read them growing up and well remember the hysteria surrounding them in the 1950s. I will admit though that I did read ...             Perspective! For Comic Book Artists: How to Achieve a Professional Look in Your Artwork35 reviews David Chelsea Watson-Guptill, 1997 Very well done, superb quality I've really come to appreciate such high quality work. This book ranks near the top for providing effective, entertaining, clear instruction at a level that will not disappoint. Very impressed with author's efforts and finished product; compare this book with the brief attempts in many other books by other authors at explaining perspective. The depth and useful illustrations haven't been ...             The Mammoth Book of Best Crime Comics (Mammoth Book of)2 reviews Paul Gravett Running Press, 2008 Great! This is the third Mammoth comics volumes--the first two focusing on war & horror. Both of those earlier volumes were hampered, although not crippled, by the refusals of EC, DC, Marvel/Atlas & Warren to allow reprints of their stories (although Warren tales did appear in the War volume). However this volume focuses on crime, a genre neither DC or Marvel/Atlas did much with, Warren only produced ...             How to Draw Noir Comics: The Art and Technique of Visual Storytelling14 reviews Shawn Martinbrough Watson-Guptill, 2007 Valuable insight from a distinctive creative voice I'm a comics writer, not an artist, so I almost started this review by saying that I bought the book just to look at the pictures. And who could blame me? Shawn Martinbrough is one of the most original and distinctive stylists in modern mainstream comics. In a sea of imitators and variations on a house style, his artwork is instantly recognizable. His run on DETECTIVE COMICS with writer Greg ...             Hi-Fi Color For Comics: Digital Techniques for Professional Results14 reviews Brian Miller, Kristy Miller Impact, 2008 The best book on computer coloring I've just started coloring a comic, and I wish I had purchased this book before I started! It contains SO MUCH information, from scanning, to prepping your drawings for coloring, to flatting and finally to coloring itself. Sure, some of this may be in the Internet here and there, but never in one place and never, ever explained so well. In addition to the valuable information on coloring, he ...             The Best American Comics 2007 (The Best American Series (TM))9 reviews Houghton Mifflin, 2007 Better than 2006 Two things caught my attention scanning through the Best American Comics of 2007. The first was that it was edited by the multitalented Chris Ware and the second was a story by Gilbert Hernandez about a gigantically breasted woman. The later will get my attention every time. I found the 2006 Best Comics to be a big disappointment and I considered the possibility that perhaps one year just wasn't ...             Piled Higher and Deeper: A Graduate Student Comic Strip Collection53 reviews Jorge Cham Piled Higher & Deeper Pub, 2002 Great fun comics... This is an amazing collectors item. I am a huge fan of PHD comics and this is a great way to preserve my memories of this wonderful comic. Keep it up George Cham..             The Mammoth Book of Best Horror Comics (Mammoth Book of)16 reviews Running Press, 2008 Ventage comics collections The artwork was great with the recreation of the comic in readable and good text form. The use of printing the stories in black and white added and enhance the reading for the reader. Now if they could only put out a publication of the collections of mysteries in space, and the complete collection of WEIRD SCIENCE (only vol 1 and 2 are available at this time).             Life is tough and then you graduate: The second Piled Higher and Deeper Comic Strip Collection23 reviews Jorge Cham Piled Higher and Deeper Publishing, 2005 Great book ... but only people who have been in grad school will get the jokes If you're a grad student you will find all kinds of situations in this book that mirror your life. What better than to be able to laugh at them?             The Best American Comics 2006 (Best American)6 reviews Houghton Mifflin, 2006 The newest addition to a best-selling 'best' series While The Best American Comics represents the newest addition to a best-selling 'best' series, it's a fine pick for any interested in all kinds of comics, whether they be newspaper, magazine, or pamphlets, and stands well alone for all kinds of readers. Harvey Pekar, guest editor, has written graphic novels and created an Oscar-nominated film, while the series editor Anne Elizabeth Moore has ...             Comic Strip Conversations6 reviews Carol Gray Future Horizons, 1994 Great Strategy This is a wonderful book that clearly explains what comic strip conversations are, how to write them, and why they are useful. Although the book is short, the concepts held within are a treasure for helping children learn social communication skills in a fun and non-aversive format. I have used this book to teach parents, aides, and 1:1's how to communicate desired behavior and to help the ...              search for books achieve, american, artists, artwork, changed, collection, comic-book, conversations, digital, encyclopedia, graduate, graphic, inspired, invisible, mammoth, material, official, overstreet, perspective, presidential, professional, results, secrets, storytelling, student, technique, techniques, ten-cent, toolbox, understanding books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen book: Tobacco Control Policy: Strategies, Successes, and Setbacks leave a comment home  impressum - about us