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Title: How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way by Stan Lee, John Buscema ISBN: 0-671-53077-1 Publisher: Fireside Pub. Date: 14 September, 1984 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.2 (45 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A great foundation for comic book artists
Comment: I bought the book under influence from a friend of mine who said it was essential if you wanted to draw superhero comics. I can tell you, I was NOT disappointed. It starts off with the basics. Later going into the obvious subject, how to draw great superhero comics. I learned alot from this book, e.g.the human head and the vital information on the stance of the character you draw or create.
If there is a down side to the book, you could say it is also it's greatest aspect. It is the variety of subject it goes into. This book will help you become good at ALL (or at least most) of the subjects it goes into. Which is a great thing. But it doesn't teach you to be great at any of them. Which is pretty obvious since this is a book that teaches you every aspect of drawing great comics. After you've read this book (and you want to keep progressing), you really should check out the books which the authors suggest on each subject "touched upon in this volume" (quoting the book).
A must buy, an essential if you will.
Rating: 2
Summary: SORRY, STAN
Comment: When I was a teenager, this book was the bible for any kid wanting to get into comics. In retrospect, I wonder why--I mean, it's not really informative and it doesn't give anything away--i.e., give you any details on the finer point of comic book storytelling and drawing. In short, it's as instructional as a Lee Ames book, and that's not saying much. Besides, in light of the new direction that comic books are going these days, it's a bit dated. If you really want to get into comics, here are four great books to get you started: The Encyclopedia of Cartooning Techniques (an overview of cartooning, from technical stuff to business aspects), The Encyclopedia of Fantasy and Science Art Techniques, Chris Hart's How To Draw Animation (because animation helps a lot, kids!), and let's not forget Wil Eisner's great book that started it all! Sorry, Stan. My verdict--2 stars; but add an extra star if you're a 12 year old aspiring comic book artist just for it's inspirational benefits.
Rating: 4
Summary: Good Book.
Comment: For anyone wanting to just start drawing, then this is a pretty good book to start with. It starts out with basics like figure drawing and perspective and moves on to subjects such as composition and panel creations. However, don't expect to come out an expert artists after reading this book. It merely is a stepping stone to get you started on drawing really cool comics. The exercises are presented really simply and almost systematically so that it's easier on a novice drawer. What the book lacks is any information on technique. You'll notice that the artist's drawings are much better than your's, but don't feel bad, that's because he's probably holding the pencil differently or is using a technique other than just holding the pencil like he's writing an essay (which is how all us beginners start out). Bottom line is, it gets you aquainted with drawing and the step by step exercises makes sure that you have reference to work off of so that you can compare your work and progress with the illustrations in the book.
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Title: Draw the Marvel Comics Super Heroes (Drawing Tools) by Klutz Press ISBN: 1570540004 Publisher: Klutz, Inc Pub. Date: May, 1995 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Drawing Cutting Edge Comics by Christopher Hart ISBN: 0823023974 Publisher: Watson-Guptill Pubns Pub. Date: December, 2001 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: The Dc Comics Guide to Pencilling Comics by Klaus Janson ISBN: 0823010287 Publisher: Watson-Guptill Pubns Pub. Date: March, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Perspective! for Comic Book Artists: How to Achieve a Professional Look in Your Artwork by David Chelsea ISBN: 0823005674 Publisher: Watson-Guptill Pubns Pub. Date: October, 1997 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: How to Draw Comic Book Heroes and Villains by Christopher Hart ISBN: 0823022455 Publisher: Watson-Guptill Pubns Pub. Date: October, 1995 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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