The Complete Book Of Cartooning
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
From the gag panels of newspaper funny pages to the sweeping visual narratives of animated film, cartooning is one of the most democratic and expressive art forms ever devised — and The Complete Book of Cartooning by John Adkins Richardson is the definitive guide to mastering it. Richardson, a celebrated cartoonist and art educator, presents an exhaustive survey of the craft, walking aspiring artists through the full spectrum of cartooning disciplines: character design, gesture and proportion, inking techniques, panel composition, and the creation of comic strips and editorial cartoons, all illustrated with an abundance of vibrant, instructive examples. Beyond its role as a practical manual, the book situates cartooning within the broader landscape of visual art and popular culture, arguing persuasively that the cartoon is a serious and sophisticated medium worthy of rigorous study. Richardson's voice is authoritative yet accessible, blending art-historical context with hands-on instruction in a way that speaks equally to the curious beginner and the seasoned illustrator. A landmark work in its field, The Complete Book of Cartooning remains a compelling testament to the power of the drawn line — leaving readers eager to pick up a pen and discover exactly what their imagination is capable of.
Author: John Adkins Richardson
Format: Paperback
Genre: Cartoons & comic strips
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
From the gag panels of newspaper funny pages to the sweeping visual narratives of animated film, cartooning is one of the most democratic and expressive art forms ever devised — and The Complete Book of Cartooning by John Adkins Richardson is the definitive guide to mastering it. Richardson, a celebrated cartoonist and art educator, presents an exhaustive survey of the craft, walking aspiring artists through the full spectrum of cartooning disciplines: character design, gesture and proportion, inking techniques, panel composition, and the creation of comic strips and editorial cartoons, all illustrated with an abundance of vibrant, instructive examples. Beyond its role as a practical manual, the book situates cartooning within the broader landscape of visual art and popular culture, arguing persuasively that the cartoon is a serious and sophisticated medium worthy of rigorous study. Richardson's voice is authoritative yet accessible, blending art-historical context with hands-on instruction in a way that speaks equally to the curious beginner and the seasoned illustrator. A landmark work in its field, The Complete Book of Cartooning remains a compelling testament to the power of the drawn line — leaving readers eager to pick up a pen and discover exactly what their imagination is capable of.