Expressive Anatomy for Comics and Narrative by Will Eisner

Expressive Anatomy for Comics and Narrative by Will Eisner

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Summary

The final volume of Will Eisner’s celebrated instructional trilogy explores the critical principle of body grammar in comics storytelling.

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Expressive Anatomy for Comics and Narrative by Will Eisner

Designed and outlined by Will Eisner before his death in 2005, this posthumous masterwork, the third and final book in the Will Eisner Instructional Series, finally reveals the secrets of Eisner's own techniques and theories of movement, body mechanics, facial expressions, and posture: the key components of graphic storytelling. From his earliest comics, including the celebrated Spirit, to his pioneering graphic novels, Eisner understood that the proper use of anatomy is crucial to effective storytelling. His control over the mechanical and intuitive skills necessary for its application set him apart among comics artists, and his principles of body grammar have proven invaluable to legions of students in overcoming what is perhaps the most challenging aspect of creating comics. Buttressed by dozens of illustrations, which display Eisner's mastery of expression, both subtle and overt, Expressive Anatomy for Comics and Narrative will benefit comics fans, students, and teachers and is destined to become the essential primer on the craft.
Born in New York City, Will Eisner (1917–2005) was the author of the legendary comic strip The Spirit, as well as fifteen graphic novels and three influential instructional textbooks. The comic industry’s top awards, the Eisner Awards, are named in his honor.
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ISBN 13 9780393331288
ISBN 10 0393331288
Title Expressive Anatomy for Comics and Narrative
Author Will Eisner
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Year published 2008-09-26
Number of pages 192
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.