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How Comics Work

By (author) Dave Gibbons, Tim Pilcher
Format: Paperback / softback
Publisher: Rotovision, Mies, Switzerland
Published: 21st Sep 2017
Dimensions: w 226mm h 262mm d 27mm
Weight: 855g
ISBN-10: 2888933411
ISBN-13: 9782888933410
Barcode No: 9782888933410
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"There's a million books on how comics are put together, but none from the master storyteller behind the greatest graphic novel of all time. This is Orson Welles giving you a movie tutorial. If you're serious about this business this should be sitting on your desk." Mark Millar, writer/co-creator of Kingsman: The Secret Service, Kick-Ass, Wanted, Civil War "Essential reading." Garth Ennis, co-creator of Preacher, The Boys, Crossed, Hitman and writer of Hellblazer and The Punisher "I would have to say this is the comic book equivalent to Charles Darwin's Origin of Species." Forbidden Planet International A masterclass taught by Britain's first Comics Laureate , Dave Gibbons, this is the most authoritative guide on how comics are made today. Packed full of rare and unpublished material from Gibbons' archive it reveals insider tips on how comics such as 2000 AD and Watchmen were made. Written in collaboration with award-winning writer and editor Tim Pilcher, this unique guide takes you through each stage of the comic's creation process, from scriptwriting, to moving through character and superhero design, to lettering and colouring and finally on to covers and logo design. Throughout this insightful course are real-life examples of Gibbons' art, revealing how he solved actual problems with practical solutions, and unique behind-the-scenes insights into the creative process. Learn the stages of layout and page planning through the initial designs of Give Me Liberty; discover Gibbons handy tips for lettering using never-before-seen examples from The Originals; and find out the secrets of successful writing with sample scripts from The World's Finest and The Secret Service.

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"Many books have been written about creating comics for all ages, but with the publication of Dave Gibbons & Tim Pilcher's How Comics Work, we may finally have the definitive manual." * Hero Collector * "It is an enjoyable read and warrants a place on the shelf of someone who wants to make comic books or someone who is interested in the process behind the comic books they love." * Clandestine Critic * "This is the Dave Gibbons way of making comics, and well he's a goddamn legend, so it's worth paying attention to for that alone." * Comic Bastards * "Filled with beautiful art and those of us who simply love comics will get a kick out of turning the page and learning how various iconic graphic novels were constructed. This is vital for fans of comics - both casual and professional." * Starburst * "Dave Gibbons shares insights, influences and a glut of archive material covering every stage of the creative process." 4/5 * Total Film * "For someone who's wanting to or already dabbling in creating their own comics, the contents of this book is invaluable." * HorrorCultFilms * "Whether looking at sketching, lettering or writing, Dave Gibbons one-stop, one-step guide to comic production gives you the insight and professional tips that only a master of the craft would know." * Sci-Fi Bulletin * "The next best thing to an actual apprenticeship with Dave Gibbons." * ICv2 * "How Comics Work sets the standard for an approachable examination of how the medium functions and what it can accomplish." 5/5 * ImagineFX * "Gibbons has joined forces with writer and comics expert Tim Pilcher to reveal all he knows about how to write, design and create successful graphic narratives." * Ink Magazine * "Here is a manifesto for defeating the tyranny of the blank page for those who strive to find expression using comic book story telling techniques." * Forbidden Planet International * "How Comics Work isn't just essential because it covers every aspect of comics creation, from writing and penciling to colouring and lettering, but because it represents the life's knowledge of one of the medium's most successful creators." * Judge Dredd Megazine *