The Encyclopedia of Cartooning Techniques: A Comprehensive Visual Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Techniques

By Steve Whitaker

Book Overview

Make them laugh with the help of this fully illustrated, all-in-color A-Z guide that shows you how to put a funny idea or sharp observation across in visual comic style. It's full of fun techniques and all the basics a budding cartoonist needs to know to get started, from an analysis of the available drawing materials to advice on presenting and publishing your work. From making caricatures to creating backgrounds, everything is covered in detail, with generous examples. A gallery of professional work exhibits a variety of styles in five different genres. ? "This lively and informative book delivers on all counts...Strongly recommended."- SchoolArts. ?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402731256
• ISBN13: 9781402731259
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Sterling
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.8" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

A Wonderful Reference

This is a great book for learning about what kinds of cartooning techniques exist. It is an essential resource for anyone who's interested in cartooning. However, if you're looking for a "how-to" book you may be disappointed as it has only minimal information about how to actually do the techniques. Despite that, it is still a must-have for any cartoonist.