Words for Pictures: The Art and Business of Writing Comics and Graphic Novels
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.81 (833 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00I1ZJOE4 |
| Format Type | : | |
| Number of Pages | : | 185 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
I enjoyed the book Oscar Solis I enjoyed the book. Beyond the chapters on scriptwriting it was a sobering look at the comics industry. My only beef was that the business aspect was worth an entire book in itself. Still, it's a good book that tells like it is and doesn't pull any punches. The business of working for the majors (as this seems to be the books focus) is not for the faint of heart. Dreamers beware.One last note: one of my main beefs with the comics being published today is that they are really ten page stories stretched to twenty or so. If you don't believe me, grab a Lee/Kirby co. Review in progress - Major issues with supplementals Jacob N. Quickel So far, this book has met my expectations from a content point of view. I was hoping for a clearly written breakdown of the writing process for comics that, in particular, demystifies the preparation and development phases. This section, in particular, has been very helpful and is, for me, what makes this book essential. I will update and finalize my review when I have finished reading the entire book.I did, however, feel compelled to write a quick review at this time because I do not like the way the Kindle version handles the supplemental material. Instead of . Inspiring knowledge from active professionals R. Deras This may not be the ultimate book on writing comics, specially since the actual process of creating comics involves different phases, both creatively and thechnically.However I really appreciate the interviews and the experiences of the author. It may not go into detail to the process but the testimonials are good enough to have an idea of do's/don't in the business. The art samples are great although the examples for the writing part seem a bit confusing if you're not familiar with the actual stories they correspond to, so I recommend getting those too.The exer
Only a few guides to comics writing have been produced and this will quickly leap to the top of the list."—Publisher's Weekly"With script samples, a glossary of must-know business terms for writers, and interactive comics-writing exercises, Words for Pictures provides the complete toolbox needed to jump start the next comics-writing success story."—Gift Pick: Forces of Geek"There is no one better qualified in the field of graphic novels to write this wonderful book."—Warren Ellis, author of Gun Machine, RED, Transmetropolitan "There are writers, there are great writers and then there are those very few great writers who redefine the medium like Brian Bendis has with his mastery of dialogue, character, and graphic storytelling. This is exactly the book I'd wished existed when I was a young
In addition, his original projects include Scarlet, Brilliant, Powers (currently in development as a TV series at FX), Torso (being developed as a film by Circle of Confusion), and the Hollywood tell-all Fortune and Glory. . As a leading writer for Marvel Comics, he works on their best-selling properties like The Avengers, Spider-Man, the X-Men, and Guardians of the Galaxy. BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS is an award winning comics creator and one of the most succ
Bendis's step-by-step lessons teach comics writing hopefuls everything they'll need to take their ideas from script to dynamic sequential art. Best-selling Marvel Comics writer Brian Michael Bendis reveals the comic book writing secrets behind his work on The Avengers, Ultimate Spider-Man, All-New X-Men, and more.Arguably the most popular writer in modern comics, Brian Michael Bendis shares the tools and techniques he uses to create some of the most popular comic book and graphic novel stories of all time. Words for Pictures provides a fantastic opportunity for readers to learn from a creator at th