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Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art
Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art
by Scott McCloud
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Praised throughout the cartoon industry by such luminaries as Art Spiegelman, Matt Groening, and Will Eisner, this innovative comic book provides a detailed look at the history, meaning, and art of comics and cartooning.... (read more)

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Cartooning the Head and Figure
Cartooning the Head and Figure
by Jack Hamm
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THE QUESTION: Are there new ways of opening the field of cartooning to any one who likes to draw? THE ANSWER: Yes! Here are tried and proven methods that explain, simplify and teach every one, regardless of age, the art of cartooning. Step by step... (read more)

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The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation
The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation
by Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston
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Written by the ultimate Disney insiders, this "bible" of animation has become a legend in itself. This volume seeks to explain the process that makes Disney's animation unique--what sets the work of the Disney studios apart from other animation products.... (read more)

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Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels
Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels
by Scott McCloud
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Scott McCloud tore down the wall between high and low culture in 1993 with Understanding Comics, a massive comic book about comics, linking the medium to such diverse fields as media theory, movie criticism, and web design. In Reinventing Comics, McCloud... (read more)

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Freaks! How to Draw Fantastic Fantasy Creatures
Freaks! How to Draw Fantastic Fantasy Creatures
by Steve Miller
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Devoted to the serious depictions of anthropomorphic characters, Freaks covers the entire range of animal people and explores all its possibilities. Hundreds of illustrations depict subjects that include basic human and animal anatomies, cat people, dog... (read more)

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Reinventing Comics
Reinventing Comics
by Scott McCloud
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< P> In 1993, Scott McCloud tore down the wall between high and low culture with the acclaimed international hit < I> Understanding Comics< /I> , a massive comic book that explored the inner workings of the worlds most misunderstood art... (read more)

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Cartooning: Philosophy and Practice
Cartooning: Philosophy and Practice
by Ivan Brunetti
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The best cartooning is efficient visual storytelling&#8212;it is as much a matter of writing as it is of drawing. In this book, noted cartoonist and illustrator Ivan Brunetti presents fifteen distinct lessons on the art of cartooning, guiding his... (read more)

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The Epiplectic Bicycle
The Epiplectic Bicycle
by Edward Gorey
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A charming burlesque concerning an intrepid voyage of epic proportions by the "incredibly sophisticated...stylish and inventive" Edward Gorey (New York Observer). Now available in a special gift edition.... (read more)

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Dreamscapes Myth & Magic: Creating Legendary Creatures & Characters
Dreamscapes Myth & Magic: Creating Legendary Creatures & Characters
by Stephanie Pui-mon Law
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Open this book, and enter a realm where fantasy springs to life in dreamlike colors, luscious textures and graceful compositions. Continuing the journey of the original Dreamscapes, this second book by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law explores - in words and... (read more)

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DragonArt Evolution: How to Draw Everything Dragon
DragonArt Evolution: How to Draw Everything Dragon
by J Neon Dragon Peffer
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A dragon artist's guide to better drawing Magnificent and powerful creatures, these dragons be, with bone-crushing jaws and razor-sharp teeth, it's difficult to tell whether you're dealing with a hotheaded nature or a wise and benevolent beast. Therein... (read more)

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Giant Robots (How to Draw Manga)
Giant Robots (How to Draw Manga)
by Hikaru Hayashi
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In this book, Chapter 1 is divided into the different parts of the body, starting with the head, explaining directions in designing the eye or mouth, and then proceeding down towards the trunk and the hands and feet. In Chapter 2, techniques in... (read more)

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Manga Mania Video Games
Manga Mania Video Games
by Christopher Hart
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This latest entry in Christopher Hart's wildly popular Manga Mania series provides aspiring manga artists with the expertise they need to master basic manga drawing skills, and serves as a guide to developing characters and worlds for the video game... (read more)

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How to Draw Your Dragon
How to Draw Your Dragon
by Sergio Guinot
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Drawing dragons requires an entirely different set of skills than any other form of figure drawing; part lizard, part bird, part pure ferocity, this book shows you how to break this mythical beast down to its most basic components (line, gesture, color,... (read more)

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Fantasy Drawing Workshop
Fantasy Drawing Workshop
by John Howe
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Tolkien conceptual artist Howe covers a wide range of iconic fantasy figures in this practical art guide that completely demystifies his drawing techniques. Extended step-by-step project instructions are ideal for aspiring and experienced artists.... (read more)

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How to Draw Hip-Hop (How to Draw)
How to Draw Hip-Hop (How to Draw)
by Damion Scott
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Hip-hop is more than baggy jeans and explicit song lyrics. Its a cultural force that influences everything we see and everything we hear. Now two masters of hip-hop have joined forces to create one remarkable book: How to Draw Hip-Hop. Damion Scott, a... (read more)

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Extreme Perspective! for Artists: Learn the Secrets of Curvilinear, Cylindrical, Fisheye, Isometric, and Other Amazing Systems That Will Make Your Dra
Extreme Perspective! for Artists: Learn the Secrets of Curvilinear, Cylindrical, Fisheye, Isometric, and Other Amazing Systems That Will Make Your Dra
by David Chelsea
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In this sequel to the classic bestseller Perspective! For the Comic Book Artist, David Chelsea takes perspective to a whole other level—by exploring the most dramatic viewpoints employed by today’s artists. Many of these techniques have been... (read more)

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The Object-Lesson
The Object-Lesson
by Edward Gorey
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Inspired by Samuel Foote's poem, The Grand Panjandrum,The Object-Lessonpresents a stunning series of seemingly random and unrelated events. A missing artificial limb, ghostly spectres, and the statue of Corrupted Endeavour all have a place in this... (read more)

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Manga for the Beginner Chibis: Everything You Need to Start Drawing the Super-Cute Characters of Japanese Comics
Manga for the Beginner Chibis: Everything You Need to Start Drawing the Super-Cute Characters of Japanese Comics
by Christopher Hart
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The ultimate guide to creating chibis! They populate manga with chunky bodies, oversized heads, and huge expressive eyes. They're schoolgirls and schoolboys, magical girls and mad scientists, fairies and fighter princesses, cyborgs and sci-fi secret... (read more)

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How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way
How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way
by Stan Lee
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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... (read more)

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Basic Anatomy for the Manga Artist: Everything You Need to Start Drawing Authentic Manga Characters
Basic Anatomy for the Manga Artist: Everything You Need to Start Drawing Authentic Manga Characters
by Christopher Hart
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Manga Anatomy Like You've Never Seen It! You know that manga faces are different from those of regular, American-style comic book characters. But did you know that manga bodies are also different? Well, they are, and Christopher Hart is here, once again,... (read more)

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