Title:
The DC Comics guide to creating comics : inside the art of visual storytelling / Carl Potts ; foreword by Jim Lee.
Author:
Potts, Carl.
Publication Information:
New York : Watson-Guptill Publications, 2013.
Call Number:
PN6710 .P68 2013
Abstract:
"Go beyond basic comic writing and drawing lessons with this essential, comprehensive resource that answers all your comic book creating questions. Comics industry veteran Carl Potts shows you what you need to take full advantage of comics' sequential visual storytelling possibilities. You'll find examples taken directly from DC Comics, featuring the work of their very best creators and showcasing classic characters like Batman, Superman, and the rest of the Justice League. This book is a behind-the-scenes guide to the creative process and a comics-making master class that you won't want to miss."--Page [4] cover.
Edition:
First edition.
ISBN:
9780385344722
9780606321860
Physical Description:
192 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
The art at the heart of comics. Comics and sequential visual storytelling -- Your brain on comics! -- Goals and principles of sequential visual storytelling -- Affecting the reader's experience. Reduction, encapsulation, and juxtaposition -- All about panels -- Pages : the big picture -- Where are we? -- More ways to enthrall readers -- Narrative + art. Narrative : writing for visual storytelling -- Art : drawing for visual storytelling -- Putting it all into practice. A step-by-step process for artists -- Watching the pros work -- Afterword -- Glossary of comics terminology.
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