Comic books in 'Art Instruction'

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Conceptual Creations by Japanese Makeup Artists!"

Acclaimed as one of the best books ever published on the subject, A Complete Guide to Special Effects Makeup covers everything from basic facial makeup styles, and simple scars and gashes, to masks, molds and cast-making: everything you need to know to create vampires, zombies and other fantastical characters. With clear step by step instructions and hundreds of color photos!

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 136 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

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1st printing. By Ryo Sumiyoshi. Veteran illustrator Ryo Sumiyoshi stretches the boundaries of fantasy human-animal hybrids in his new book-presenting not just the usual jungle beasties but a fascinating array of strange and unusual creatures found nowhere else! Sumiyoshi's extensive sketchbook ideas, drawing tips and full-color examples combine insights on body structures and movement with conceptual sketches and notes linking physical attributes to personality and behavior. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, PC. Cover price $19.99.

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1st printing. Written by Steven Cummings and Gonzalo Ordonez. Art by Steven Cummings. With the recent influx of Far East games, anime, and comics into the western world, manga is becoming an increasingly popular art form. Beginner's Guide to Creating Manga Art explores the core aspects of this emerging artistic style and takes you through the process of designing manga-style characters from the initial concept to full-color images. These talented artists open a window into their world and present tutorials covering everything from drawing features, anatomy, and expressions to designing clothing, perfecting poses, and coloring characters with a mixture of traditional and digital artistic tools. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 240 pages, full color.

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2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. By David Macaulay. CASTLE was a Caldecott Medal Honor Book and ALA Notable Book. With typical zest and wry sense of humor, David Macaulay has traced the step-by-step planning and construction of both castle and town from the hiring of skilled master engineer to the actual test of castle defenses when hundreds of Welsh soldiers launch a direct attack. Softcover, 9-in.x 12-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

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2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. By David Macaulay. The superb design, magnificent illustrations, and clearly presented information that distinguished all of David Macaulay's books is nowhere more evident than in this marvelous creation of the imaginary Roman city of Verbonia. Through his impressively detailed drawings and clear descriptive text, Macaulay shows how superbly the Romans built new and exciting, yet functional, cities for the people who were to inhabit them. Softcover, 9-in.x 12-in., 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

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1st printing. By Sam Hart. This is the essential, practical guide to creating believable, unique characters, authored by influential artist Sam Hart - comic book guru of over 30 years. Aimed at young teens and upwards, this must-have guide is the perfect introduction to creating dynamic, memorable comic book superheroes, supervillains and monsters. With step-by-step instructions and skill-building exercises integrated throughout for fun, fast results, you will build your characters from the ground up: Start with a comprehensive introduction to the human form, looking at muscles, movement and amplifying characteristics for a superhuman finish Give your characters charisma and personality through their facial expressions, head movements and masks Clothe your characters: from spandex to fabric, this section contains everything you need to know to give your superhero their vital, identifying costume Translate power onto paper (from flight, strength and speed, to x-ray vision, magic and even weaponry) Create believable, dynamic action poses Once you master the basics, youll move on to advanced skills like creating dramatic perspective, adding narrative and inking to create comic-style tone and shading. Sam also shares special secrets on creating drama and dynamics through layout – a key element of comic book art! With a foreword from John Higgins, prominent comic book artist and writer best known for his coloring work on two of the biggest and most groundbreaking graphic novels of all time – Watchmen and The Killing Joke, this is the must-have guide to bringing your own comic art to life. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

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1st printing.

Instruction by Daniel Cooney.

Aspiring comic book artists and storytellers will thoroughly enjoy this book!

Seasoned author Daniel Cooney shows readers how to draw credible perspective from any point of view for convincing backgrounds and their relationships with the characters that inhabit them. This instructional book works like a journal filled with exercises for creating scenes in the context of storytelling. Practical demonstrations and interactive workbook grids to complete show readers how to enjoy the process as they develop their drawing mechanics and storytelling "chops."

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $21.99.

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Expanded Edition - 2nd and later printings. By Will Eisner. This is the best single book on how to tell a story with words and pictures, by the master of the form and the father of the graphic novel. Legendary comics creator Will Eisner turns a fine eye toward the principles of graphic storytelling in this extraordinary work, based on his popular Sequential Art course at New York's School of Visual Art. One of the most insightful and dynamic examinations of the comic art form to date! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 164 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.99.

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1st printing.

By Françoise Mouly.

Filled with activities, Comics: Easy as ABC is a fun way for young readers to effortlessly and playfully start thinking like writers and artists.

This simple guide is also aimed at parents, teachers, and librarians: all will enjoy learning the ABCs of this popular and rapidly growing medium. Children kindergarten-age and up are shown how to use basic shapes to make faces, eyes, noses, and design their own characters. Ivan Brunetti's funny and incisive advice on the language of comics (panels, lettering, balloons, and so much more) naturally leads budding artists and writers into thinking about their characters, settings, and prompts.

A section with essential tips on how to read comics with young children rounds out the package.

Softcover, 56 pages, full color. All Ages.

Cover price $9.99.

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1st printing. By Sonia Leong. The complete crash course in how to draw your own manga characters and comics Award-winning manga artist Sonia Leong, with the help of other acclaimed manga creators and educators, gives you all the tips, tricks and tools you will need to get your ideas onto the page. Discover how to get started, build your confidence, and boost your skills, beginning from first principles. Learn how to draw faces, bodies, hands, feet, and create unique characters with their own styles. Get the most out of your drawing materials, from traditional pens and pencils to digital software, and discover how best to use them to work up your own manga stories and comics. Softcover, 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.99.

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2nd and later printings. By John Adkins Richardson. Now, whether you've had any form training or not, this book offers ou step-by-step directions on how to do all types of cartoons and caricatures. In this practical guide, the author reveals the secrets of composition, characterization, and rendering used by professional cartoonists in such areas as single-panel gags, editorial cartoons, strips, comic books, greeting cards, and even animation. You'll learn what tools and techniques to use in drawing your cartoons, as well as how to prepare them for such printing processes as letterpress, halftone, and color. Including a section on how to get your work published, The Complete Book of Cartooning could be the first step to an interesting and rewarding career. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 266 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

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1st printing. Readers will discover in detail how comic books are made-from brainstorming, writing and editing to penciling, inking and coloring-as told by top professionals who offer real-world advice for breaking into and staying in the business. Readers will enjoy in-depth interviews with respected industry insiders including: Mike Marts, Mark Waid, Darick Robertson, Chris Eliopoulos, and John Cerilli. Plus, unprecedented interviews with Marvel Comics Editor-In-Chief Joe Quesada and comics legend Stan Lee. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

1st printing. By Lee Garbett. Learn how to render all aspects of adrenalin-filled movement, from jaw-dropping superhero antics to kick-ass fistfights. The hallmark of the comic book, the action is what draws a reader in and keeps them hungry for more. Techniques for drawing every dynamic action are explained, from body contact and flying through to fistfights, group rumbles and full-on battles. Everything you need to know to get started as a comic artist, from the tools you need, to techniques for shading and linework are covered, with specific tips and tricks related to creating comic art for publication. Author and comic book artist Lee Garbett introduces the basics of anatomy for comic art, and explains a number of the classic and important poses to master when looking to create dynamic and exciting layouts. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.99.

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1st printing. By Jared Hodges and Lindsay Cibos. Readers will learn how to draw their favorite anthropomorphic characters including felines, canines, equines, rodents, and birds in this selection of 38 demonstrations covering features, faces, full figures, action poses, variations, and morphing. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color. Cover price $22.99.

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1st printing. HOW TO DRAW THE BAD GUYS OF ANIME AND MANGA If you love to draw anime and manga, you know that every great story needs a great villain. Luckily, inspiration is all around you and the possibilities are limitless! From plant to animal to mineral, all you need to do is borrow from the natural (or supernatural) world--from insects and plants to animals, and even elements. You will see how to incorporate their parts into your character drawings for completely original (and sinister!) results. Blurring the line between reality and fantasy, creatures inspired by bears, jellyfish, spiders, trees, smoke and more make really good bad guys! Inside you'll find: • 50 original characters, including the evil Whispy Witch, a flame-inspired villain who can make herself invisible and who possesses shapeshifting abilities • Front, back and action-pose views of all 50 characters with close-ups of important details, like the Conniving Cutie, a mischievous villain whose yellow eyes are reminiscent of a snake and whose hair and clothing emulate snake-like imagery and movement • Advice for developing personality and coloring your creatures, like the dangerous Crusading Crustacean; you'll want to color him red and include details like an impenetrable shell and spiky hair to symbolize his toughness Be inspired to create your own dastardly manga characters! Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.99.

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1st printing. Comics scholars engage the roles of trust, truth, family memoirs and autobiography in works from such greats as Art Spiegelman, Marjane Satrapi, and Alison Bechdel; from cult-status figures such as Martin Vaughn James; and from lesser-known works by artists such as Frédéric Boilet. Contributing scholars include Jan Baetens, David M. Ball, Lopamudra Basu, Christopher Bush, Isaac Cates Michael A. Chaney, Alisia Chase, Sharon O'Brien, Davida Paens, Yaël Scjlick, Rachel Trousdale, and Benjamin Widiss. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in. 272 pages, B&W. Cover price $60.00.

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1st printing. Drawing from Life: Memory and Subjectivity in Comic Art is a collection of essays about autobiography, semi-autobiography, fictionalized autobiography, memory, and self-narration in sequential art, or comics. Contributors come from a range of academic backgrounds including English, American studies, comparative literature, gender studies, art history, and cultural studies. The book engages with such well-known figures as Art Spiegelman, Marjane Satrapi, and Alison Bechdel; with such cult-status as Martin Vaughn James; and with lesser-known works by such artists as Frédéric Boilet. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 324 pages, B&W. NOTE: Indicia says 2013, but this softcover was released 02/2015. Cover price $30.00.

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1st printing. Story and art by Mark Crilley. Mark Crilley's YouTube drawing instruction videos have an enormous worldwide legion of fans and have been featured on sites such as Yahoo News and Reddit. In addition, Crilley is an accomplished graphic novelist. Now for the first time, he pairs both strengths resulting in a one-of-a-kind art instruction experience. Through the story of aspiring, overeager young artist-in-the-making David and his helpful, but often flustered mentor, Becky, readers gain a grounding in the basics of drawing and rendering, along with a helping of laughs and poignant entertainment. Each lesson builds off the previous, with sidebars at the end of each chapter that direct readers to tackle some of the very same drawing exercises that David has just completed. Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $18.99.

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2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. By Burne Hogarth. Praised by critics and teachers alike for more than 40 years, Burne Hogarth's series of volumes on drawing the human form will educate and captivate a new generation of artists. From the details of anatomy to an understanding of musclature, from the interplay of light and shadow to the subtlties of the human face, these volumes will give the artist a wealth of experience to draw upon in their own artistic explorations. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $23.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law. Much of what modern writers and artists depict follows in the footsteps of ancient tales and imagery. Dreamscapes: Myth & Magic explores these ancient origins while demonstrating the author's proven techniques for creating stunning, ethereal fantasy characters, creatures, and settings. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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2nd and later printings. By Burne Hogarth. Understanding how the body moves is the key to rendering clothing. Eachaction creates specific kinds of wrinkles and folds, as world-renowned artist Hogarth demonstrates in this unique book. Softcover, 8 1/2-in.x 11-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $23.95.

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Add to cart Near Mint $23.00

1st printing.

Foreword by Dan Abnett.

Renowned Marvel & 2000AD artist Paul Davidson, takes you on a behind-the-scenes look at his process, and the art techniques used to illustrate a comic book.

Fantastic Illustrated gives readers unique insight into the mind of a comic book creator as he develops an idea from sketching, inking, and finally colouring the final page. 100 pages of character design, concept art, and the how-to construction of a comic book page.

Foreword by legendary comic book writer, Dan Abnett.

Hardcover, 100 pages, PC/PB&W.

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Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

1st printing.

Foreword by Dan Abnett.

Renowned Marvel & 2000Ad artist Paul Davidson, takes you on a behind-the-scenes look at his process, and the art techniques used to illustrate a comic book.

Fantastic Illustrated gives readers unique insight into the mind of a comic book creator as he develops an idea from sketching, inking, and finally colouring the final page. 100 pages of character design, concept art, and the how-to construction of a comic book page.

Foreword by legendary comic book writer, Dan Abnett.

Softcover, 100 pages, PC/PB&W.

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Limited Edition Variant Cover

Foreword by Dan Abnett.

1st printing.

Renowned Marvel & 2000Ad artist Paul Davidson, takes you on a behind-the-scenes look at his process, and the art techniques used to illustrate a comic book.

Fantastic Illustrated gives readers unique insight into the mind of a comic book creator as he develops an idea from sketching, inking, and finally colouring the final page. 100 pages of character design, concept art, and the how-to construction of a comic book page.

Foreword by legendary comic book writer, Dan Abnett.

Softcover, 100 pages, PC/PB&W.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Nathan Hale.

From the New York Times-bestselling creator of the Hazardous Tales series comes an exciting activity book that puts kids' writing, drawing, and researching to the test!

Readers will tackle seventy-one comic creating challenges, with help from some of their favorite characters from the series! With each challenge, young cartoonists will learn new skills, from sound effects and character creation to building their own ten-page comic. This hardcore comics workbook will get kids writing their own thrilling, shocking, gruesome, and totally true histories!

Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, 2C.

Cover price $14.99.

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NO CD Rom disc! AP Pick of the Month! Another indispensable addition to the How-to series by Antarctic Press. See the masters of Photoshop show you the skills that transform a comic from raw line art into the CMYK beauty you see on the stands every week. This guide is in full color to actually show the transformations in progress, so drop all your black-and-white guides and see the work of coloring gurus that have worked for all the major publishers. The CD-ROM version has all the dopeness of the coloring guide, plus a CD-ROM of color pages! See the actual masters at work with their special skills and techniques. Still images plus Quicktime tutorials that show you step by step how it's done! Cover price $4.95.

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English Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Bringing Daily Actions to Life!" Volume 3 shows how to bring to life common, everyday mannerisms, ranging form impulsive expressions, cuteness, and looks of surprise. Softcover, 156 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

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English Edition - Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "Bringing Daily Actions to Life!" Volume 3 shows how to bring to life common, everyday mannerisms, ranging form impulsive expressions, cuteness, and looks of surprise. Softcover, 156 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

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English Edition - Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Mastering Battle and Action Moves!" An enemy is creeping up on the hero, when the hero suddenly does a half-spin and sends him flying with a back roundhouse kick. Then the hero jumps up and on the way down delivers a punch to the enemy. Action scenes are the high points of any story. This book selects action and movements often used in popular combat games, and explains these motions to allow you to master drawing them quickly, starting out by tracing, and later, to draw your own original characters in action. English text. From Graphic Sha Publishers of the best-selling How to Draw Manga series. Softcover, 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing.

By James Van Hise.

Lessons from the Masters!

How to generate ideas. How to choose drawing materials. How to break down a story. How to play out a page. How to draw action. How to pencil, ink, letter, and color for America's most popular medium!

The masters of comic art discuss their craft explaining their approach to storytelling and the specifics of drawing art for the comic book medium. From legendary talents Richard, Corben, Will Elder, Hal Foster, Joe Kubert, Harvey Kurtzman, Alex Raymond, Art Spiegelman, Dick Sprang, Gil Kane, and Al Williamson.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.95.

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1st printing. Art and cover by Patrick Spaziante. Learn to draw your favorite characters from Nickelodeon's hit show Avatar: The Last Airbender! In this full-color How to Draw activity book, Avatar: The Last Airbender fans of all ages can learn to draw their favorite characters-from Aang to Katara to Zuko and more! This book features step-by-step illustrated instructions that demonstrate how to turn basic shapes into detailed drawings. Perfect for young artists 7 to 10-and Avatar fans of all ages, this is a fun way to bring your favorite characters to life on paper! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing. Written by Aaron Sautter. Art by Tim Levins and Eric Doescher. Cover by Tim Levins. Few things capture readers' imaginations like the adventures of their favorite super heroes. From mighty heroes like Superman and Batman to super-villains like Lex Luthor and Joker, fans will learn to draw their favorite characters and learn more about them at the same time. Simple, step-by-step drawing instructions combine with character backgrounds and bonus drawing tips to deliver hours of artistic fun and entertainment. With more than 50 full-color drawing projects to choose from, fans will be busily sketching the time away! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.95.

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1st printing.

Step-by-Step Instructions By Stan Lee and John Buscema.

Stan Lee, the Mighty Man from Marvel, and John Buscema, active and adventuresome artist behind the Silver Surfer, Conan the Barbarian, the Mighty Thor, and Spider-Man, have collaborated on this comics compendium: an encyclopedia of information for creating your own superhero comic strips.

Using artwork from Marvel comics as primary examples, Buscema graphically illustrates the hitherto mysterious methods of comic art. Stan Lee's pithy prose gives able assistance and advice to the apprentice artist.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W.

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Written and illustrated by Bob McKay. Art instruction. 7" x 9", 32 pages, B&W.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. The blockbuster instructional series from Antarctic Press continues to be in high demand - so much so that they're doing a third informative collection! The manga masters at AP dig up another gold mine of valuable instruction in assorted aspects of the manga medium, 128 more pages worth brought to you by such stellar talents as the Godfather of American Manga, Ben Dunn (Ninja High School, Marvel Mangaverse), multitalented creator/illustrator/animator Fred Perry (Gold Digger, Legacy), Eisner/Ignatz nominee Rod Espinosa (Courageous Princess), American manga sensation David Hutchison (Dragon Arms, Ninja High School), and legendary creator and illustrator Joe Wight (Twilight X). Learn the rules of the school from the people who built it! For anyone who missed out on issues #9-12 of the regular series, this is your chance to catch up on those missed lessons! Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.95.

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English Edition - Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. "Developing Shoujo Manga Techniques!" Fifth in the best-selling series! This volume shows the techniques used in manga for girls now so widely used today that they have come to define modern manga style. These techniques are indispensable for you to draw characters more realistically and pay close attention to backgrounds. This volume is a definitive compendium that reveals these techniques in extraordinary detail and precision. Accept no substitutes! This is the latest release in the official How to Draw series from Graphic-Sha! Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $18.99.

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1st printing. Includes simple step-by-step instructions showing exactly how to draw your favorite DC super heroes - Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman and Robin! Also includes 12 blank pages in the book to practice what you have learned. Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.99.

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1st printing. Written by Ty Templeton. Art by John Delaney and Ron Boyd. Inside you'll find in-depth guides that take you through the process of comic book figure drawing, rough sketch to finished illustration, as well as basic drawing techniques such as foreshortening, perspective, drawing through, and more! In addition to Superman, you'll also learn how to draw Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, The Parasite, Mr. Mxyzptlk, and more! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

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Misprint Edition cover by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Written by Allan J. Fromberg. Art by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, and Rich Buckler. One of a series of how-to art books from Solson, the company run by the son of Marvel comics veteran Sol Brodsky. This volume features step-by-step instructions and illustrated examples of how to draw the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, using sketches and pinups drawn by Turtle co-creators Kevin B. Eastman and Peter Laird. Includes weaponry; turtle heads, hands, and feet; action scenes; motion; facial expressions; and even the proper way to draw turtle teeth and shells. Published during the height of the first wave of Turtlemania in comics. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

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1st printing. Story and art by Neil Cameron. Part comic book, part coloring & activity book, 100% fun! An accessible, cool, and engrossing guide for younger readers to creating their own comics and graphic novels. Want to have awesome ideas, every time? Feel like turning your ideas into amazing stories? And ever wish you could make your creations come alive with incredible artwork? If any of these things sounded cool to you, then How to Make Awesome Comics is the perfect book to help you on your way to comics/cartooning genius. Let Professor Panels and Art Monkey take you through every step you'll need to be on your way! Softcover, 64 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

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Illustrating and Cartooning Book 3: Composition and Perspective (1953). Illustrating and Cartooning Book 3: Composition and Perspective (circa 1950s). Book 3 in a popular correspondence art course offered by Art Instruction, Inc., Minneapolis, MN. 44 pages including covers, black and white on glossy paper stock, 8.5-in. x 13.5-in. Edition copyrighted 1953. NOTE: Due to the nature of these item they may or may not include reference graphs. The grade and price of the item is unaffected by the inclusion, or excluson of these graphs.

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Illustrating and Cartooning Book 9: Animated Cartooning (1953 edition). Book 9 in a popular correspondence art course offered by Art Instruction, Inc., Minneapolis, MN. 44 pages including covers, black and white on glossy paper stock, 8.5-in. x 13.5-in. NOTE: Due to the nature of these item they may or may not include reference graphs. The grade and price of the item is unaffected by the inclusion, or excluson of these graphs.

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Add to cart Fine $7.20

2nd and later printings. Written and compiled by Walter Foster Publishing experts. Welcome to Looney Tunes School of Drawing! Now you can learn how to be the kind of artist who draws attention with the Looney Tunes! Featuring Bugs Bunny, and including Sylvester, Tweety Bird, Elmer Fudd, and Daffy Duck! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11in., 32 pages, full color.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

1st printing. Art and cover by Miyuli. Explore the magical world of the WEBTOON Originals series MORGANA AND OZ through exclusive content, step-by-step drawing tutorials, and artistic guidance from its creator. The Morgana and Oz series is a webcomic about rival witch and vampire clans and two teens who form an unlikely relationship. LEARN TO DRAW MORGANA AND OZ brings you closer to the heart of the story with behind-the-scenes content and gives you the tools to master the art of drawing the series' engaging characters. Whether you are a devoted fan, a casual reader, or an aspiring comic artist looking to create your own witchy comic, LEARN TO DRAW MORGANA AND OZ is a must-have companion. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.99.

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Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

2nd and later printings. Written and Illustrated by Walter Foster Publishing. This instructional book gives you everything you need to start drawing your favorite Looney Tunes characters, including The Tasmanian Devil, Marvin the Martian along with his trusty alien dog K-9, Wile E. Coyote, The Road Runner, and Yosemite Sam! Softcover, 8 1/2-in.x 11-in., 32 pages, full coloe.

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1st printing.

By Yoshinobu.

Breathtaking. Beautiful animals that seem to breathe. Their eyes are majestic and wild, yet they possess an aura of gentleness. This is the amazing world of YOSHiNOBU and the creative process he uses to give life to his animal friends. A gallery of the astonishing work of Japan's top felting artist and step-by-step instructions on how to make these stunning creations.

Softcover, 120 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

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1st printing. Written by Shay Sarah Mirk and Eleri Harris. Art by Derf Backderf, Box Brown, Thi Bui, Nicole Georges, Malaka Gharib, Nate Powell, Kristen Radtke, and Victoria Ying. The definitive guide to writing, drawing, and publishing nonfiction comics from award-winning creators Shay Mirk and Eleri Harris MAKING NONFICTION COMICS is an accessible guide to nonfiction comics perfect for graphic novel readers, writers, and of course, aspiring comics artists. This new classic is a must-have for readers of Scott McClouds UNDERSTANDING COMICS and Lynda Barrys MAKING COMICS. Sarah Shay Mirk and Eleri Mai Harris, award-winning graphic journalists and longtime editors of the critically acclaimed graphic journalism site the Nib, have compiled the perfect field guide to graphic journalism while showcasing valuable skills and practices for creating nonfiction comics. Mixing comics, prose, infographics, illustrations, and interviews with some of the worlds most influential nonfiction comics creators, Harris and Mirk introduce readers to nonfiction visual stories while also articulating the standards and ethics around blending traditional journalism with the visual language of comics. Featuring contributions from Derf Backderf, Box Brown, Thi Bui, Nicole Georges, Malaka Gharib, Nate Powell, Kristen Radtke, Victoria Ying, and more. Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 272 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

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1st printing. By Shun Akagi. This all-in-one guide by master manga illustrator Shun Akagi teaches you the basics of figure drawing and character creation-from hairstyles and clothing to facial expressions and body poses. You'll then be immersed in the elements needed to bring to your story to life: coloration, light and shadow, angles and perspective, composition and storytelling techniques. Shun offers tutorials in analogue and digital character design covering topics like anatomy and body structure; facial features and expressions; clothing and accessories; composition and narrative techniques as well as detailed case studies covering the full range of challenges faced by manga artists. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Very Good $9.99

Add to cart Very Good $9.99

1st printing.

By Chris Hart.

The only step-by-step guide ever published on drawing this wildly popular style of comic book art for fans of all ages! Illustrator Christopher Hart expands on his impressive track record of popular How-To books, sharing his vast insight on rendering fantasy robots, diabolical monsters, mythical animals, and other exciting visions in the dynamic Manga style. Big, splashy chapters with clear, concise guidance demonstrate how to create exciting martial arts, special effects, and manga-type characters without having to reinvent the art of drawing.

Softcover, 9in. x 10 1/2-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Very Good $7.99

2nd and later printings.

By Chris Hart.

The only step-by-step guide ever published on drawing this wildly popular style of comic book art for fans of all ages! Illustrator Christopher Hart expands on his impressive track record of popular How-To books, sharing his vast insight on rendering fantasy robots, diabolical monsters, mythical animals, and other exciting visions in the dynamic Manga style. Big, splashy chapters with clear, concise guidance demonstrate how to create exciting martial arts, special effects, and manga-type characters without having to reinvent the art of drawing.

Softcover, 9in. x 10 1/2-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.