desertcart.com: Comics and Sequential Art: Principles and Practices from the Legendary Cartoonist (Will Eisner Instructional Books): 9780393331264: Eisner, Will: Books Review: So Helpful & Inspiring. - I found this due to Neil Gaiman's short article reflecting on Will Eisner's death. Gaiman mentioned that when he began considering graphic novels, this was the go-to book he started with, and it is immediately noticeable as to why it was. The format of the book itself is easy to read - the thing is quite large, though its overall weight is low, so it's still easy to read even with neck and shoulder problems like I have. The information is arranged into sections that build off of one another, so you get a clear understanding to the process of making sequential art, and the updates for online comics were added very thoughtfully, instead of being shoehorned in. I've been taking my time reading the book, so that I absorb as much as I possibly can from it. I've also been looking at various comics that I own, and at online comics I enjoy, and picking them apart with each chapter, so that I have a very practical grasp of everything Eisner is discussing in the book. Despite it being a book, I almost feel like I'm sitting in a class being taught by Eisner, which is what I believe he was trying to do with the book. I'm looking forward to getting the rest of the books in the series (there are two more, linked on the product page) once I finish with this one. I plan on reading it twice, and then having it on hand when I start working on my own graphic novel. It really is a must have for any comic writer/artist! Review: One of the gold standard titles on the creation of sequential art… - Little can be said about this. Will Eisner is considered the father of the graphic novel, and this book, the first of a trio of educational titles he wrote, gives the reader an amazing view into how he approached his writing and art. A wonderful book that should be on every artist, writer and fans shelf.
| Best Sellers Rank | #128,455 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #23 in How to Create Comics #45 in How to Create Anime & Cartoons #410 in Pop Culture Art |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (429) |
| Dimensions | 8 x 0.5 x 10 inches |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10 | 0393331261 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0393331264 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 192 pages |
| Publication date | August 17, 2008 |
| Publisher | W. W. Norton & Company |
I**R
So Helpful & Inspiring.
I found this due to Neil Gaiman's short article reflecting on Will Eisner's death. Gaiman mentioned that when he began considering graphic novels, this was the go-to book he started with, and it is immediately noticeable as to why it was. The format of the book itself is easy to read - the thing is quite large, though its overall weight is low, so it's still easy to read even with neck and shoulder problems like I have. The information is arranged into sections that build off of one another, so you get a clear understanding to the process of making sequential art, and the updates for online comics were added very thoughtfully, instead of being shoehorned in. I've been taking my time reading the book, so that I absorb as much as I possibly can from it. I've also been looking at various comics that I own, and at online comics I enjoy, and picking them apart with each chapter, so that I have a very practical grasp of everything Eisner is discussing in the book. Despite it being a book, I almost feel like I'm sitting in a class being taught by Eisner, which is what I believe he was trying to do with the book. I'm looking forward to getting the rest of the books in the series (there are two more, linked on the product page) once I finish with this one. I plan on reading it twice, and then having it on hand when I start working on my own graphic novel. It really is a must have for any comic writer/artist!
S**R
One of the gold standard titles on the creation of sequential art…
Little can be said about this. Will Eisner is considered the father of the graphic novel, and this book, the first of a trio of educational titles he wrote, gives the reader an amazing view into how he approached his writing and art. A wonderful book that should be on every artist, writer and fans shelf.
E**A
Will Eisner speaks
A masterclass in the comic artform from an enthusiast that walked the walk.
C**A
Very Detailed! I Learned A Lot!
This book is written very well! The author's words I very conversational, making reading it go by quickly. Yet, I still feel like I was able to absorb a lot of it because of how the information was presented. It goes over many different facets about comic books and graphic novels. For anyone trying to learn about the craft, this is the book to read!
A**R
A great read. Helped with getting in sight towards sequential ...
A great read. Helped with getting in sight towards sequential storytelling. Would have been 5 stars, but the book arrived in poor quality. The front cover and some of the first few pages were bent.
E**N
My daughter loves art
Books for my daughter…. She loves them!!!
N**S
Comic Creator must read
This is absolutely a must read for anyone Comic Creator who is wanting to get started in the medium. There really is no one who has Mastered the Art like Eisner... Heck... Eisner invented the Art of Sequential Story telling... a very well layed out how to on using the medium to the story tellers advantage... Eisner shows how the Comic page is not just a story board for a movie... and how certain things have to be pretty much a certain way to draw the eye across the page in a clear and comfortable way... the layouts have to fall into the background of the unconscious reader of else the effect is confusion and an interruption of the story line... a Great Read...
P**A
Lots of useful tips, techniques and insight
The book focuses on the creation of comics and the various techniques one can use. Specifically, it talks about the why the techniques work and the concepts behind. The various lessons touch on timing, framing, composition, expressive anatomy, writing for comics and other application of comics. Every page of comics included that serve as examples come with captions. They explain the effect to achieve on readers. One example would be to tilt a composition of a moving train to simulate the rocking on the tracks. How Will Eisner uses his panels and framing is amazing. He can use doorways or windows on a plane as frames, and he can so easily blend his panels together using the environment. Paneling and pacing when done right really just enhances the story. You'll see and understand why it works. It's all explained. This book will serve as a very good introduction to comic artists. Professionals might learn some new ways of doing things too. (More pictures are available on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.)
B**B
La grammaire de la bande dessinée décortiquée et illustrée par le plus grand, une bible pour les professionels et pour les passionnés. Une prouesse didactique, qui met à jour les concepts et les mécanismes de l'art séquentiel.
M**O
Descatalogado en español hace décadas. El mejor manual sobre narrativa visual.
A**H
Excellent book, very informative and engaging, highly recommended. Will Eisner was a true craftsman and a pioneer in his field.
B**A
Will Eisner never fails to give his best. I love this book and the other 2 of the same topic. Essential for anyone practicing cartoon drawing and visual story telling.
L**O
Tiene pocos capítulos pero cada uno muy útil e informativo en como construir comics y narrativa visual.
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