
by Chris Patmore (Author)
This is a handy guide to creating cutting edge cartoon characters for comic books, computer games and graphic novels. All the main character types e.g. hero, mentor, sidekick etc. are discussed and step by step illustrations show the basics of figure construction, proportioning and composition as well as portraying emotion, speed, movement and recoil. The figures range from manga-style cyber punks to superheroes to crazy cartoon critters. This is the complete guide for anyone wanting to enter the world of writing for comics.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 128
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published: 31 Jan 2005
ISBN 10: 0713673818
ISBN 13: 9780713673814
Book Overview: comics and graphic novels are very popular filled with step by step sequences highly illustrated with a wide variety of cartoon characters companion volume to Writing & Illustrating the Graphic Novel little UK material available on the subject