Writing and Illustrating the Graphic Novel by Daniel Cooney

Writing and Illustrating the Graphic Novel by Daniel Cooney

Graphic novels are big business nowadays, and creating a well-executed graphic novel can be a big step to a rewarding career. This brand-new book gives detailed instruction in all aspects of graphic novel composition--creating characters and plots, and transforming them into dynamic illustrations that tell an interesting story. The introduction describes uses of tools of the trade, from drawing pencils, inks, and paper to word processing and Adobe Photoshop software. Chapters that follow instruct in--

The language of comics and graphic novels

Establishing characters and story structure

Scripting the story

Illustrating the story, from sketches to finished art

Selling the finished product
Instruction includes how-to techniques for creating layouts, panels, captions, dialogue, panel transitions, and angles of view. Exercises demonstrate the essential mechanics of drawing, from figures, backgrounds, and perspectives, to inking, coloring, and digital rendering. The text is supplemented with more than 400 how-to color illustrations.

Cooney, Daniel: - Daniel Cooney is an experienced comics writer, illustrator, and teacher. He lives in the San Francisco Bay area with his wife and son, and teaches writing and illustrating comics at the Academy of Art University.

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ISBN 13	9780764146299
ISBN 10	0764146297
Title	Writing and Illustrating the Graphic Novel
Author	Daniel Cooney
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	B.E.S. Publishing
Year published	2011-04-01
Number of pages	160
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.