Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels by Scott Mccloud Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels
Book Review: Excellent and Informative Book
Summary: 5 Stars
Firstly, this is a worthy companion piece for Understanding Comics and a great book in its own right. Continuing the easily understood style from the previous books, the book delves into the stylistic construction of comics in a much more detailed way than Understanding Comics and features an utterly jaw dropping section on anatomy.
The anatomy section, although only a few pages long, is well worth the price of the book alone. In a few diagrams McCloud shows a deep and considered understanding of facial expressions and clearly explains how to draw them. I cannot stress enough how inspirational and useful this section is to aspiring artists and people who struggle with this aspect of their drawing.
Overall the book is a very easy read, which belies the importance of the ideas and ease with which McCloud communicates them. Put simply, this is essential reading for anyone who wants to do comics or improve their drawing in general.
Book Review: LIBRO OBLIGATORIO
Summary: 5 Stars
Si hacer comics fuera una religion, Scott seria el profeta.
Este, junto a sus otro 2 libros, es uno de los indispensables en la biblioteca del artista del comic. No importa el nivel en el que te encuentres, tanto para novatos y expertos, la lectura de making comics te lleva mas alla de lo que tipicamente un libro de "como hace comics" enseņa.
Este no es un tutorial de como dibujar de cierta manera o de hacer guiones, sino una guia de como aplicar tu estilo y recursos de la mejor manera... y seguir descubriendo tu propio arte.
Muy inspirador.
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If "comics" were a religion, Scott would be the prophet.
This, with his other 2 books, is one of indispensable in the comic artist's library. It does not matter the level in which you are, for novices and experts, the reading of Making Comics takes you beyond which typically a "how to" book teaches.
This it is not a tutorial to draw certain style or to write scripts, but a guide to apply your style and resources at your best... and keep discovering your own art.
Very inspirating.
Book Review: The Robert McKee of Comics
Summary: 4 Stars
Scott McCloud has distilled the content from his previous two works (Understanding and Reinventing Comics) into one very accessible graphic novel. If a person is more interested in comic language, I suggest reading "Understanding Comics". It provides a framework for analyzing the comics form and is more intellectually stimulating. "Making Comics" has wide appeal and is perfect for younger folks with interest in using the medium to produce comics. Most of all it's a fun read.Book Review: Making Comics
Summary: 5 Stars
Oh! what fun! This is an excellent way to learn how to portray many expressions, movements, emotions, drama and more. I sit back after work and sketch out a hand, an eye, whatever I want and it is pure relaxation for me. Soon I'll be able to put them all together and portray a friend or family member. Personally, I'm not interested in putting together a comic book, but in sketching to decorate letters, gifts, cards,etc.
Book Review: The Great McCloud Comics Trilogy- 3 of the Best-Ever
Summary: 5 Stars
Want 3 of the best-ever books on the general topic of comics? Here they are! (each generally sold separately)
1.*Understanding Comics- A *landmark* & bestselling examination of the medium. A comicbook on comics! While I try not to use the "genius" label *too* liberally, with Understanding Comics it really seems to fit(!). 5 Stars!
2.*Reinventing Comics- Maybe his best *looking* book (in my opinion), it's basically split into 2 sections: The 12 Revolutions in comics; and then basic Internet/Computer/Web Comics. It's the least popular & practical in the Trilogy, yet I still really like it! 4-1/2 Stars.
3.*Making Comics- It's like Understanding Comics refined, as well as a "hands-on" introduction to the medium. It's the thickest book of the three, dealing with the most critical questions involved in the comics creating process. Since making comics basically means writing with pictures, McCloud begins with this. How many panels do we need? What should they contain? What's the clearest way to communicate our ideas? He first helps us with these things, and then moves to our real center of interest: characters! How to create and illustrate interesting characters is a central theme throughout. Once we establish our pictures & characters, words can be added to complete our ideas. He explains various ways to do this, basically refining his ideas in Understanding Comics. Perspective is only barely touched upon here; most books similarly briefly mention it. He explains that it's a difficult yet necessary part of the picturemaking process, and that it can actually be quite fun(!). He also touches on eastern/western differences in comics, explaining how & why Japanese methods are still gaining in influence. Common materials & equipment professionals use, as well as common philosophical approaches are included. It's basically Understanding Comics made even more practical & clear- with many added hints, tips, and tricks along the way. It competes with that 1st title for most popular in the Trilogy, and it's highly recommended to anyone who wants to make comics! ! I like it! 5 Stars.
In conclusion: The 1st is genius; the 2nd is fascinating; the 3rd is highly refined- get this great McCloud comics trilogy today!