Drawing Words and Writing Pictures: Making Comics: Manga, Graphic Novels, and Beyond (Paperback)

Drawing Words and Writing Pictures: Making Comics: Manga, Graphic Novels, and Beyond

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Learn to create your own comics with Drawing Words and Writing Pictures, a richly illustrated collection of 15 in-depth lessons that cover everything from crafting your story to lettering and laying out panels.

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Three Panels That Move Beyond the Grid

This page from Mike Mignola’s Hellboy is a beautiful example of creating rhythm and mood. Read more… In Blankets, Craig Thompson tells his story through dramatic and unexpected page layouts. Read more… In David B.’s Epileptic, the shape and orientation of the panel reinforce the storytelling. Read more…


Writing the TV Drama Series: How to Succeed as a Professional Writer in TV (Paperback)

Writing the TV Drama Series: How to Succeed as a Professional Writer in TV

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This 2nd edition of Douglas’s hit book gives the latest inside scoop on obtaining success in this highly competitive industry. This second edition takes readers inside Lost, Grey’s Anatomy, Battlestar Gallactica, and CSI:Miami; as well as the great shows dovered in the first edition.


Shoujo Manga Techniques: Writing Stories (Paperback)

Shoujo Manga Techniques: Writing Stories

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Many young girls dream of drawing the popular “shoujo” manga, Japanese style girls? comics. But they don?t know where to begin. This charming book takes fans on a step-by-step journey, starting with developing ideas and creating characters, all the way through making scripts and blueprints, through pencil drafting, inking and erasing, and screen tone application.