Flight (Book) Bengal, Bill Mudron, Catia Chien, Clio Chiang, Chris Appelhans, Derek Kirk Kim, Dylan Meconis, Enrico Casarosa, Erika Moen, Hope LarsonReleased: 30 September, 2004 You may be unfamiliar with the majority of the artists featured in these graphic novel anthologies and that's partly the reason they exist – as a showcase for the emerging […]
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SHERRIFFS AT THE CINEMA
Peter Sellers and Terry Thomas – Carlton-Browne of the F.O. Sherriffs at the cinema: A collection of caricatures from the world of films (Book) Simon Bond/Nicholas Bromley. I remember picking this up at one of those cheap bookstores for three quid about 10 years ago, having no idea who Robert Sherriffs was, but immediately transfixed […]
HUMOROUS ILLUSTRATION
Humorous Illustration: The Top Artists of Our Time Talk About Their Work (Book) Federico Fellini, Nick MeglinReleased: 28 June, 2001 This book looks at the work of 14 highly successful cartoonists and illustrators from the 20th century and gives a good insight to their techniques and creative process. Humorous illustration itself is a broad term […]
FACIAL EXPRESSIONS
Facial Expressions: A Visual Reference for Artists (Book) Mark SimonReleased: April, 2005 Although this book comes under the banner of art technique/photo reference, I think it's a great resource for some cartoonists and humorous illustrators. 50 male and female models of differing ages and ethnicity (is that a word?) are photographed in over 3000 different […]
MUTTS: the comic art of Patrick McDonnell
Mutts: The Comic Art of Patrick McDonnell (Book – Hardback) Patrick McDonnell, John CarlinReleased: 01 November, 2003 The comic strip Mutts by Patrick McDonnell first appeared in 1994 and is currently seen in over 500 newspapers worldwide. Suffice to say it's a popular strip, one that Charles Schulz called one of the best (strips) of […]
THE NAKED CARTOONIST
The Naked Cartoonist: Exposing Your Creativity, Uncover Your Imagination, Bare Your Wit (Book) Robert MankoffReleased: 28 April, 2003 This book is touted as an entertaining words-and-pictures journey through the art, craft and zen of cartooning, hopefully guiding you through the creative process on your way to cartooning greatness. Actually it's more like a collection of […]
