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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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The Animator's Survival Kit: A Manual of Methods, Principles, and Formulas for Classical, Computer, Games, Stop Motion, and Internet Animators (Applied Arts)
The Animator's Survival Kit: A Manual of Methods, Principles, and Formulas for Classical, Computer, Games, Stop Motion, and Internet Animators (Applied Arts)
by Richard Williams
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The definitive book on animation, from the Academy Award-winning animator behind Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Animation is one of the hottest areas of filmmaking today--and the master animator who bridges the old generation and the new is Richard Williams... (read more)

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How to Draw Comic Book Heroes and Villains (Christopher Hart Titles)
How to Draw Comic Book Heroes and Villains (Christopher Hart Titles)
by Christopher Hart
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Today comic book heroes and villains are more popular than ever, appearing not only in print but in video games and movies as well. Now fans can learn how to create their own heroes and villains from such successful comic book artists as Gray Morrow of... (read more)

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Cartooning the Head and Figure
Cartooning the Head and Figure
by Jack Hamm
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Here are tried and proven methods that explain, simplify, and teach everyone, regardless of age, the art of cartooning. Step by step procedures with more than 3,000 illustrations.... (read more)

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Handbook: Secret Tips from the Pros (Simpsons)
Handbook: Secret Tips from the Pros (Simpsons)
by Matt Groening
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Here is a rare homage to the art of classic 2andndash;D animation and the timeandndash;honored method of handandndash;drawing characters that come alive on the silver screen. The creator of "The Simpsons" and "Futurama," reveals the art of brilliant... (read more)

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Superheroes and Beyond: How to Draw the Leading and Supporting Characters of Today's Comics
Superheroes and Beyond: How to Draw the Leading and Supporting Characters of Today's Comics
by Christopher Hart
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Superheroes remain the most popular genre of characters in comics and comics-inspired movies. Superheroes & Beyond by Chris Hart shows aspiring artists how to create a huge array of original comic book heroes and villains. The characters found within... (read more)

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The Naked Cartoonist
The Naked Cartoonist
by Robert Mankoff
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In this practical, funny, and easy-to-follow approach to the creative process, the cartoon editor of The New Yorkerrevealsand#8212;through the medium of cartooningand#8212;the simple secrets to finding your inspiration, honing your wit, getting great... (read more)

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The Art of Comic-Book Inking
The Art of Comic-Book Inking
by Gary Martin
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What does a comic-book inker do? Is an inker responsible for the coloring? Does an inker just trace over the lines? How much of the line work is done by computer? Learn the answers, and the stylized techniques, from the professionals This book, full of... (read more)

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Intron Depot 2
Intron Depot 2
by Masamune Shirow
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Intron Depot 2: Blades is the newest full-color book from creator Masamune Shirow (Appleseed and Ghost in the Shell). It collects 209 fantasy-themed illustrations, paintings, and computer graphics created by Shirow between 1992 and May 1998, none of... (read more)

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creating a Graphic Novel, 2nd Edition
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creating a Graphic Novel, 2nd Edition
by Nat Gertler
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Graphic novel guidance from two experts in the field. Here is a clear, beginning-to-end guide to creating a graphic novel-from developing a concept to getting it to readers. Heavily illustrated, this book explains the tools used, demonstrates techniques,... (read more)

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Animation Book : a Complete Guide To Animated Filmmaking --  From Flip-books To Sound Cartoons To 3-D Animation (New Digital Edition) ((Rev)98 Edition)
Animation Book : a Complete Guide To Animated Filmmaking -- From Flip-books To Sound Cartoons To 3-D Animation (New Digital Edition) ((Rev)98 Edition)
by Kit Laybourne
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Revised and updated, this complete guide to the art and science of animation now includes extensive information on the latest computer-generated animation techniques. Illustrated throughout, including graphics from today's cutting-edge studios, THE... (read more)

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Drawing Crime Noir for Comics & Graphic Novels
Drawing Crime Noir for Comics & Graphic Novels
by Christopher Hart
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Superstar author Hart explores a new genre. Extensive instruction, including a complete tutorial on how to turn an ordinary comic book scene into a crime noir scene, shows how to create the moody world of noir.... (read more)

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The Art of Bolt
The Art of Bolt
by Mark Cotta Vaz
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Meet Bolt: dashing super-dog, loyal companion, star of a hit television show. This heartfelt Disney computer-animated film follows Bolt on a cross country journey as he learns his entire life has been fake and discovers he doesn't need super powers to be... (read more)

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Superheroes: Joe Kubert's Wonderful World of Comics
Superheroes: Joe Kubert's Wonderful World of Comics
by Joe Kubert
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Learn the fascinating history of comics and discover how to create some dynamic superheroes (and superadventures) of your own. Color illustrations throughout.... (read more)

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How To Draw Comics the Marvel Way (84 Edition)
How To Draw Comics the Marvel Way (84 Edition)
by John Buscema
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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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Cartoon Animation: The Collector's Series
Cartoon Animation: The Collector's Series
by Preston Blair
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This is the one sourcebook that cartooning and animation enthusiasts have been clamoring about for years! A time-tested classic, this tried-and-true reference is often used as a textbook in cartooning workshops, and beginning and professional cartoonists... (read more)

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The Toon Treasury of Classic Children's Comics
The Toon Treasury of Classic Children's Comics
by Art Spiegelman and Francoise Mouly
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This is one of my favorite books of the year! It is bursting with over 300 pages of full-color goofy, silly, weird, and wacky comic strips for kids, from the 1930s through the 1960s. Rediscover Pogo, Uncle Wiggly, Donald Duck, Dennis the Menace, and... (read more)

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Animation Unleashed: 100 Principles Every Animator, Comic Book Writer, Filmmaker, Video Artist, and Game Developer Should Know
Animation Unleashed: 100 Principles Every Animator, Comic Book Writer, Filmmaker, Video Artist, and Game Developer Should Know
by Ellen Besen
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Make your animation say what you want it to say. Animation's potential as a powerful tool for communication is just beginning to be understood. This book reveals key principles, useful for both professionals and beginners, which will help you harness the... (read more)

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Warner Brothers Animation Art: The Characters - The Creators - The Limited Editions
Warner Brothers Animation Art: The Characters - The Creators - The Limited Editions
by Jerry Beck
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Published to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the Warner Bros. studios, Warner Bros. Animation Art is an album of authentic animation art of everyone's favorite characters. Who hasn't spent a Saturday morning with Bugs Bunny, whose calm logic and... (read more)

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Art in Motion: Animation Aesthetics
Art in Motion: Animation Aesthetics
by Maureen Durniss
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Art in Motion is the first comprehensive examination of the aesthetics of animation in its many forms. It gives an overview of the relationship between animation studies and media studies, then focuses on specific aesthetic issues concerning flat and... (read more)

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