The Education of a Comics Artist

Download or read book The Education of a Comics Artist written by Michael Dooley and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005-05-01 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring essays by, and interviews with, more than sixty professionals, educators, and critics, the book provides an in-depth view of the art, business, and history of comics art. Readers will learn about a wide variety of genres, from editorial cartoons, political comics, and comic strips to graphic novels, superhero sagas, and alternative comics. Other featured topics include the role of comic art in related fields such as animation, design, and illustration; lesson plans by top teachers; and essays on how to thrive and grow as a creative comic artist.