Cartooning (Collins Need to Know?)
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Would you like to draw cartoons like those you see in comic books, on TV, or on the big screen? Ever wondered how to draw caricatures of your friends or famous people? Do you want to know how to draw manga-style characters? Collins need to know? Cartooning is the one-stop guide to all the practical skills and insider tips you need to become a successful cartoonist – and have lots of fun in the process.
Contents include:
Introduction
1 The history of cartoons
2 Loosening up
3 Materials
4 Drawing cartoons
5 Bringing cartoons to life
6 Cartoon humour
7 Caricatures
8 Comic strips
9 Manga
10 Putting your cartoons to work
Glossary
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Index
Whether you’re a complete beginner to drawing or are already a keen cartoonist, this handy and accessible guide will have you creating your own cartoon world in no time. All you need to make a start is a pen, some paper – and of course your sense of humour!
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John Byrne, originally from Dublin, is a top cartoonist and teacher who has worked for many publications ranging from Private Eye to The Stage (the UK’s Variety), where he currently has a weekly column. He has published numerous other books in both the UK and the USA, including Learn to Draw Cartoons, Learn to Draw Comics and Drawing Cartoons That Sell! for Collins. He has also presented live TV cartoon lessons and is a former tutor at the National Museum of Cartoon Art in London.
