Comic books in 'Art Instruction'

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Written by Dirk Manning. For over five years, Dirk Mannings Write or Wrong column at Newsarama provided aspiring writers with candid advice, anecdotes, and inspiration about how to successfully meet artists, create comics, and get them published. In this new 2nd Edition of the long out-of-print book, Dirk collects key columns from his popular long-running series, providing updated information, anecdotes, and advice in an invaluable tool for anyone seeking to create comics, improve their knowledge of the industry and the craft, and/or be simultaneously entertained and informed by this remarkable, forthright, and ultimately charming book about how to overcome the odds and create comics – even if you cant draw them yourself. Countless industry professionals have cited the positive impact of this book on their careers, making it the perfect book for anyone passionate about bringing their own comic work into the world. Softcover, 276 pages, Text Only. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Joe Meno. Spinning off from BrickJournal's popular "You Can Build It" column, this full-color instruction book is loaded with nothing but step-by-step instructions by some of the top custom builders in the LEGO fan community. This volume features instructions for custom creations including Miniland figures, a fire engine, Christmas ornaments, a street vignette, plus miniscale models from "a galaxy far, far away," and more! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 84 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing. By Joe Meno. YOU CAN BUILD IT is a new ongoing series of instruction books on the art of LEGO custom building, from the producers of BRICKJOURNAL magazine! Spinning off from BrickJournals popular You Can Build It column, these FULL-COLOR books are loaded with nothing but STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS by some of the top custom builders in the LEGO fan community. BOOK TWO is for intermediate-to-advanced builders, with even more detailed projects to tackle, including advanced Miniland figures, a miniscale yellow castle, a deep sea scene, a mini USS Constitution, and more! So if youre ready to go beyond the standard LEGO sets available in stores and move into custom building with the bricks you already own, this ongoing series will quickly take you from novice to expert builder, teaching you key building techniques along the way! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 80 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.95.

First printing, 2011. Written by Mark Kister. Quick and easy step-by-step instructions for drawing. 7 1/4-in. x 9-in. 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.00.