The John Buscema Sketchbook

The John Buscema Sketchbook

Author: J. David Spurlock

Publisher: Vanguard Productions (NJ)

Published: 2008-01-29

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9781887591171

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The John Buscema Sketchbook spans the career of well-known Marvel Comics artist and art teacher, John Buscema. Hundreds of vintage, new and unpublished drawings are included. Also featured is an introduction by comic book creator, illustrator, filmmaker, and pop-culture historian Jim Steranko. The John Buscema Sketchbook is a valuable addition to the collection of comic book and Conan the Barbarian enthusiasts and is also of unique interest for aspiring artists. This deluxe, hardcover, limited edition of the John Buscema Sketchbook was hand-signed by the late Mr. Buscema and features a 14-page bonus portfolio, absent from other editions. Limited edition of 1000 copies.


Stan Lee's How to Draw Comics

Stan Lee's How to Draw Comics

Author: Stan Lee

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2010-11-16

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0823000834

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In Stan Lee's How to Draw Comics, Stan Lee reveals his secrets for: * 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, he’s sharing what he knows with you, Grasshopper! His cohorts have always been—and still are—some 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 there’s an extensive section on various types of covers—the 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 you’ll also find info on all the small details—that really aren’t so small: word balloons, thought balloons, whisper balloons, bursts, sound effect lettering, and splash pages! And KA-BLAMMM! . . . once you’ve created your art, then what? Lest you think Stan would turn you out into the wilderness without a road map, fellow traveler, there’s also information on preparing and submitting your portfolio, on getting work, and on suggested reading and schools. Stan Lee’s 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! It’s time for a new approach . . . “a cornucopia of cutting-edge, techno-savvy instructions to lead you down the freshly laid yellow brick road of creativity.” It’s time for a book that takes you on the new journey of creating comic books for the 21st century and beyond! Excelsior!


The Drawing Lesson

The Drawing Lesson

Author: Mark Crilley

Publisher: Watson-Guptill

Published: 2016-07-05

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 0385346336

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Read This Comic and Start Drawing Today! Nominated for a 2017 Eisner Award For the first time ever, drawing instructor and graphic novelist Mark Crilley brings his easy-to-follow artistic instruction to aspiring artists in the form of a comic book, providing you with a one-of-a-kind how-to experience. In The Drawing Lesson, you’ll meet David—a young boy who wants nothing more than to learn how to draw. Luckily for David, he’s just met Becky—his helpful drawing mentor. Page by page, Becky teaches David (and you!) about the essential fundamentals that artists need in order to master drawing, all in a unique visual format. In panel after panel, Crilley provides lessons on shading, negative space, creating compositions, and more, with accompanying exercises that you can try for yourself. Are you ready to start your drawing lesson today?


Alex Horley Sketchbook

Alex Horley Sketchbook

Author: Alex Horley

Publisher: Vanguard Productions (NJ)

Published: 2009-09-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781934331286

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Explore the world of Fantasy Artist Alex Horley in this powerful new collection. 200 illustrations--many never before published from the World of Warcraft TCG, Magic: The Gathering, Heavy Metal, Vampirella, and characters from Marvel and DC Comics.


The Art of John Byrne

The Art of John Byrne

Author: John Byrne

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13:

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A legend within the comics industry, John Byrne shot to fame after his celebrated run with Chris Claremont on Uncanny X-Men, which took a flagging title and turned it into one of the greatest success stories of all time. Since then Byrne has worked as an artist and writer on nearly every title in Marvel's pantheon of superheroes in a career that has spanned nearly 40 years.


The Wally Wood Sketchbook

The Wally Wood Sketchbook

Author: J. David Spurlock

Publisher: Vanguard

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9781887591089

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A study of the art of cartoonist Wally Wood. It includes Wood's "Fireball XL-5" designs as well as production art for his unfinished collaboration with "Fritz the Cat", "Wizards", "Lord of the Rings", and "Cool World" film-maker Ralph Bakshi. There is an interview with Wood, along with insights from his closest colleagues; Mad Associate Publisher Joe Orlando; "Star Wars" and EC artist, Al Williamson; and more.


Frazetta Sketchbook (Vol II)

Frazetta Sketchbook (Vol II)

Author: J. David Spurlock

Publisher: Vanguard Frazetta Classics

Published: 2015-01-04

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9781934331675

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Vanguard's original Sketchbook series continues with a follow-up to last year's best-selling hit, Frazetta Sketchbook, Vol. I, with more classic and unseen material by the acclaimed, revolutionary Master of the Fantastic Art, including rare and classic Conan, Tarzan, EC Comics, Death Dealer material and more. Vanguard is the exclusive, authorized publisher of Frank Frazetta books. Each edition (HC, PB) features a unique cover.