The Cartoonist's Workbook
2nd Edition
Published on 11. January 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-0-7136-8294-6 (ISBN)
Description
A book of practical information and reference for all cartoonists. The author shows step-by-step how to build faces, bodies, expressions, movement, costume etc. He also describes techniques for freehand drawing, composition, perspective and caricature - with hundreds of useful drawings. Gags for single cartoons and strips are also discussed. Finally, there is helpful advice on presenting finished work and on getting it published. All in all, this is a complete reference guide for all cartoonists.
Reviews / Votes
"The approach of this new book is one of the best I have ever seen." Charles M. Schulz "It's good to see this imaginatively-presented look at the art of cartooning back in print." ArtBook Review (March 2007)More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
1000+
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 219 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
426 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7136-8294-6 (9780713682946)
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Person
Robin Hall is a professional cartoonist and artist, whose cartoons have appeared in many national periodicals and whose fine art prints sell throughout the world. He gives regular workshops and demonstrations. He has also written another book for A&C Black, Cartoonist's Trade Secrets.