Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (537 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 006097625X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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The bestselling international classic on storytelling and visual communication"You must read this book." — Neil GaimanPraised throughout the cartoon industry by such luminaries as Art Spiegelman, Matt Groening, and Will Eisner, Scott McCloud's Understanding Comics is a seminal examination of comics art: its rich history, surprising technical components, and major cultural significance. Explore the secret world between the panels, through the lines, and within the hidden symbols of a powerful but misunderstood art form.
the-frey said A beautiful essay on not just comics, but art and creativity in general. For a novice to the world of comics (other than having read a few obvious series such as Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Walking Dead and a few manga) this serves as an amazing introduction into the deeper philosophy and craft of the art, as well as a fantastic way of getting up to speed with all the devices and tropes used to navigate and make sense of the medium.On a meta-level, the book is also a stunning work of art in its own right and an amazing essay on determination, hard work, craftsmanship and creativity. The chapter on the subject of 'what is art' may well be the best description of the a. "Necessary" according to RedRabbit. For any illustrators, designers, comic book artists, enthusiasts, writers, etc. It is THE best and most comprehensive breakdown of all different forms of art that can relate to the comic medium but also be brought into other fields. I work in the gaming industry and at least three cubicles in my current view have some portion of this book photocopied and hanging in their cubicle.Get it, absorb it, and then keep it forever as reference. If you take these lessons to heart, you WILL be a better artist.. Dan Hardie said Really Fantastic!. Recommended during a lecture by legendary Apple Computer designer Susan Kare, this book is really phenomenal. Useful and eye-opening. Great for anyone interested in visual story telling. I think it'd make a fantastic teaching / learning tool for teens, but it's just as fantastic for seasoned design professionals!
More than just a book about comics, this gets to the heart of how we deal with visual languages in general. Pulitzer Prize-winner Art Spiegelman says, "The most intelligent comics I've seen in a long time." . This should be required reading for every school teacher. McCloud, in an incredibly accessible style, explains the details of how comics work: how they're composed, read and understood. A comic book about comic books. "The potential of comics is limitless and exciting!" writes McCloud