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Stan Lee's How to draw comics : from the legendary co-creator of Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and Iron Man / Stan Lee ; [contributing writer, David Campiti ; contributing artists, Neal Adams ... [et al.]]. --
Record details
- ISBN: 0823000834 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9780823000838 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 224 p. : ill. (some col.)
- Edition: 1st ed. --
- Publisher: New York : Watson-Guptill Publication, c2010.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Featuring the work of superstar artists, including Jack Kirby; John Romita, Sr.; Neal Adams; Gil Kane; Mike Deodato, Jr.; Frank Cho; and Jonathan Lau"--Cover. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 222), Internet addresses (p. 222-223) and index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 27.99 |
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| Subject: | Superhero comic books, strips, etc. > Technique. Comic books, strips, etc. > Technique. Drawing > Technique. Superhero comic books, strips, etc. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Cookstown Branch | 741.5352 Lee | 31681002275600 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
The comic book icon explains drawing and creating comic book characters--from producing concepts and character sketches to laying out the final page of art. - Baker & Taylor
In a guide with more than 200 illustrations, a comic book icon teaches everything he knows about drawing and comic book characters--from producing concepts and character sketches to laying out the final page of art. Original. - Random House, Inc.
In Stan Lee's How to Draw Comics, Stan Lee reveals his secrets for:
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* Costumes * Penciling, Inking & Coloring * Lettering & Word Balloons
* Digital Advances * Perspective & Foreshortening * What Makes Great Action * Page & Panel Layout * Covers * Creating a Portfolio * Getting Work
When it comes to comic books, one name says it all: Stan Lee. His characters are classics. His industry knowledge is vast. His creativity is boundless. And now, heâs sharing what he knows with you, Grasshopper!
           His cohorts have always beenâand still areâsome of the best in the business: Jack Kirby, John Romita, Sr., Neal Adams, Gil Kane, Mike Deodato, Jr., Frank Cho, and Jonathan Lau, and many others, Stan includes their work here and discusses what exactly makes it so great.
           He touches on all the important stuff: anatomy, foreshortening, perspective, action, penciling, inking, hand lettering vs. digital lettering, color, character and costume design, panel flow, materials and tools, computers, file formats, and software. He includes an overview of the history and development of the comic book industry, and thereâs an extensive section on various types of coversâthe super important element that makes the reader want to pick up that comic!
           In a world where good battles evil at every turn and the hero fights valiantly to get the girl, no stone is left unturned! Here youâll also find info on all the small detailsâthat really arenât so small: word balloons, thought balloons, whisper balloons, bursts, sound effect lettering, and splash pages!
           And KA-BLAMMM! . . . once youâve created your art, then what? Lest you think Stan would turn you out into the wilderness without a road map, fellow traveler, thereâs also information on preparing and submitting your portfolio, on getting work, and on suggested reading and schools.
           Stan Leeâs How to Draw Comics features a cover that reunites long time collaborator John Romita Sr. and original cover artist of How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way. John Romita Sr. was most famous for his collaboration on The Amazing Spider-Man with Stan Lee!
Itâs time for a new approach . . . âa cornucopia of cutting-edge, techno-savvy instructions to lead you down the freshly laid yellow brick road of creativity.â Itâs time for a book that takes you on the new journey of creating comic books for the 21st century and beyond! Excelsior!
