ACTION! CARTOONING by Ben Caldwell
The best book on a hot new subject This jam-packed how-to by a former Marvel Comics cartoonist offers everything a budding artist needs. Written and illustrated by a former Marvel Comics' artist with brilliant hand-done images throughout, this graphic handbook of cartooning is without equal. It's simply larger, better illustrated, and more in depth than any similar title on the market. In elaborate detail, it focuses on superheroes and their atmospheric world filled with speed and movement. Every aspect of creating cartoons is taught: the supplies, developing mood, and the techniques that endow characters with personality. See how to draw a variety of faces (female, heroic, cute, gaunt), and give the appearance of age. From the skeleton to the torso, to the arms, hands, and legs, follow every stroke that goes into producing bodies of all shapes and sizes. Finally, there's instruction on sending those figures into running, jumping, punching, kicking action in a fully realized scene. With advice so thorough, any amateur can become a pro.
Ben Caldwell has written and illustrated various graphic novels, including the award-nominated The Dare Detectives, Sterling's All-Action Classics adaptations, and Wonder Woman. He is also the creator of Sterling's Action Cartooning books and fills out his time as a toy designer, animator, and game artist. Writer Michael Mucci has a background in animation, but is best known for his toy designs for Spider-Man, Lord of the Rings, Blade, and other film and comic properties.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780806987392 |
| ISBN 10 | 0806987391 |
| Title | ACTION! CARTOONING |
| Author | Ben Caldwell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Union Square & Co. |
| Year published | 2004-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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