Words for Pictures: The Art and Business of Writing Comics and Graphic Novels
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| Rating | : | 4.34 (680 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00I1ZJOE4 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 524 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Best-selling Marvel Comics writer Brian Michael Bendis reveals the comic book writing secrets behind his work on The Avengers, Ultimate Spider-Man, All-New X-Men, and more.Arguably the most popular writer in modern comics, Brian Michael Bendis shares the tools and techniques he uses to create some of the most popular comic book and graphic novel stories of all time. Bendis's step-by-step lessons teach comics writing hopefuls everything they'll need to take their ideas from script to dynamic sequential art. Words for Pictures provides a fantastic opportunity for readers to learn from a creator at the very top of his field. The book's complete coverage exposes the most effective methods for crafting comic scripts, showcases insights from Bendis's fellow creators, reveals business secrets all would-be comics writers must know, and challenges readers with exercises to jumpstart their own graphic novel writing success.
"I enjoyed the book" according to Oscar Solis. I enjoyed the book. Beyond the chapters on scriptwriting it was a sobering look at the comics industry. My only beef was that the business aspect was worth an entire book in itself. Still, it's a good book that tells like it is and doesn't pull any punches. The business of working for the majors (as . "Review in progress - Major issues with supplementals" according to Jacob N. Quickel. So far, this book has met my expectations from a content point of view. I was hoping for a clearly written breakdown of the writing process for comics that, in particular, demystifies the preparation and development phases. This section, in particular, has been very helpful and is, for me, what makes. Inspiring knowledge from active professionals This may not be the ultimate book on writing comics, specially since the actual process of creating comics involves different phases, both creatively and thechnically.However I really appreciate the interviews and the experiences of the author. It may not go into detail to the process but the testimo
The wisdom on writing that fills these pages will prove priceless for new writers and pros alike." —Scott Snyder, Eisner Award-winning writer of Batman, The Wake, and American Vampire"This book isn't just dedicated to the craft of writing—it's a master class in it. His writing has pushed the field forward not just once or twice, but multiple times, and he remains one of the most vibrant and inspiring writers working right now. I'm always asked, 'What book should I read to learn how to write and produce comics?' Now I finally have something to recommend, written by the one of the modern legends himself.” —Geoff Johns, CCO of DC Entertainment and Eisner Award-winning wri
As a leading writer for Marvel Comics, he works on their best-selling properties like The Avengers, Spider-Man, the X-Men, and Guardians of the Galaxy. The winner of five prestigious Eisner Awards, Bendis lives with his family in Portland, where he writes and teaches comics and graphic novel writing at Portland State University and the University of Oregon. For the last twelve years, Bendis's books have dominated the top of nationwide comic and graphic novel sales