{"product_id":"2026200015398-secondhand-the-complete-book-of-cartooning","title":"The Complete Book Of Cartooning","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom 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.\n\nBeyond 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49203115786459,"sku":"2026200015398-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/5b9b4cc8-6f62-4878-a881-725fb190c63a.png?v=1788144274","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200015398-secondhand-the-complete-book-of-cartooning","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}