The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creating a Graphic Novel, 2nd Edition
by Gertler, Nat; Lieber, SteveEdition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2009-11-03
Publisher(s): DK Publishing, Inc.
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Summary
Writers and illustrators alike will find in this Complete Idiot's Guide the best overall introduction to the world of graphic novels. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creating a Graphic Novel, Second Edition is a clear, step-by-step guide to creating a graphic novel from beginning to end-from developing a concept to getting it to readers. It begins with planning, plot, and dialog; moves on to pencil drawing, inking, and adding text and colors; and ends with the all-important tasks of publishing and marketing the finished novel. Heavily illustrated, it follows the evolution of an original 8-page story. Along the way, it explains the tools used, demonstrates techniques, and offers professional tricks of the trade.
Author Biography
Nat Gertler has worked on everything from mini-, Web, and Speed Racer comics to graphic novels. Nat-'s publishing imprint, About Comics, has released work by New York Times bestselling authors. Steve Lieber has drawn Conan, Buffy, Superman, Star Trek, Hellboy, and Batman comics. A guest lecturer at Minneapolis College of Art and Design and writer for Wizard magazine, his projects have received eight Eisner nominations and won the Best Limited Series Eisner for Whiteout: Melt.
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