Comic books in 'Art Book'

1st printing. Text by Balthazar Pagani. Art and cover by Marco Maraggi. HOW TO DRAW A GRAPHIC NOVEL is structured as a series of short art courses that combine technical advice with creative inspiration. Written by graphic novel producer Balthazar Pagani, the book includes lessons in how to construct a narrative, develop characters, and design settings, as well as the basics of printing, binding, and digital-file setup. Each lesson is supported by striking illustrations by graphic novel artist Marco Maraggi, with professional art tips delivered in the style of a graphic novel by renowned Italian cartoonist and comics lecturer Otto Gabos. Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. By Fred Perry. Do you long to deliver damsels from distress in a far-flung future, join a bold beauty for some intergalactic adventure, or further the future of extraterrestrial relations, but feel more like a padawan than a paragon when it comes to putting your story and art to paper? Our venerated masters will train you to in the basics and finer points of portraying high-born heroines in danger and in action, no matter what their planets or dimensions of origin! Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $21.95.

1st printing. By Fred Perry. Round Two: Fight! You've been through your first match of combat comic artistry, but now it's time for the fancy moves if you wanna get your name on that scoreboard! Step up to the console, grasshoppah, and learn at the side of the high-score champs! From basic moves to more complex combos and fight choreography, we help you get priority over the competition, power up your characters' super moves, master the flow of a fight, and give you what it takes to get a place in the street-fight art hall of fame! Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $21.95.

1st printing. By Rod Espinosa. Whether you want to delineate dynamic derring-do on paper or consider the construction of a cunning costume, this is the book for you! With its fantastic array of steampunk finery, this how-to tome will have you firing up your drawing instruments or the metal press and sewing machine when it fires your imagination. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 126 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. By Rod Espinosa. Whether you want to delineate dynamic derring-do on paper or consider the construction of a cunning costume, this is the book for you! With its fantastic array of steampunk finery, this how-to tome will have you firing up your drawing instruments or the metal press and sewing machine when it fires your imagination. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. By Tom Kidd. Dragons are more popular than ever as subjects for computer games and science fiction books, posters, and films. A noted fantasy artist shows students how to create a wide variety of dragons from conception to finished illustration. Students learn how to draw and paint a complete anatomical skeleton, apply muscle groups and scaly textures, create dynamic poses, and generally master the skills that bring dragons to life in brilliant finished artwork. Many different legendary dragon species are shown, and templates are provided for tracing and computer scanning. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $21.99.

1st printing. By Matthew Stawicki. One of the hallmarks of fantasy art is incredible combat scenes. Epic battles beneath thundery skies, hand-to-hand combat between good and evil, the lone warrior facing a monstrous foe...this is what fantasy is all about! For artists, the amount of detail and movement needed to make these scenes convincing can be a challenge. In How to Draw and Paint Fantasy Combat, award-winning fantasy artist Matt Stawicki demystifies the techniques needed to create truly realistic scenes. Unique to this manual is Stawicki's invaluable "directories" of classic combat art elements, from attacking and defensive poses to weapons and clothing. More than 250 full-color illustrations provide instruction and inspiration. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $21.99.

1st printing. By Walter T. Foster, Fritz Willis, Earl MacPherson, and Claretta White. How to Draw & Paint Pin-ups & Glamour Girls harkens back to an era when Betty Grable set the standard for female beauty and Bettie Page set the standard for female allure. From the quintessential 1920s flapper girl to a pin-up bikini model, artists will learn to draw and paint a range of female subjects and portraits in a variety of media, including pencil, oil, and pastel. With easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and professional tips, this collectible book is a must-have for artists of all levels, particularly those fond of days gone by. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. By Ian Daniels. The huge popularity of vampires as subjects of novels, graphic novels, films, and other entertainment media has created a steady demand for convincing illustrations of vampires in gothic settings. Author Ian Daniels offers inspiration by presenting spooky gothic illustrations in a wide range of styles, which he supplements with tips and tricks for adding those extra details that give each picture a powerful emotional impact. The book is filled with atmospheric full-color illustrations and enlightening instructional sketches. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $22.99.

How to Draw and Paint: Book 98 - 1st printing. By Ralph S. Coventry. Walter Foster's HOW TO SERIES can help you become a better artist...easily and economically! This extensive series features art books addressing all media - pencil, watercolor, oil, acrylic, pen & ink, charcoal, and pastel - and a variety of subject matter, including animals, cartoons, figures, landscapes, seascapes, and still life. You'll learn secrets that have helped our authors achieve excellence in their artistic specialties. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 10-in. x 14-in., 32 pages, PC/PB&W.

How to Draw and Paint: Book 10 - 1st printing. By Walter Foster. Walter Foster's HOW TO SERIES can help you become a better artist...easily and economically! This extensive series features art books addressing all media - pencil, watercolor, oil, acrylic, pen & ink, charcoal, and pastel - and a variety of subject matter, including animals, cartoons, figures, landscapes, seascapes, and still life. You'll learn secrets that have helped our authors achieve excellence in their artistic specialties. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 10-in. x 14-in., 32 pages, PC/PB&W.

1st Edition - How to Draw and Sell Comic Strips for Newspapers and Comic Books - 1st printing. By Alan McKenzie. Includes professional tips on content, layout, style, color, and presentation. Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

1st Edition - How to Draw and Sell Comic Strips for Newspapers and Comic Books - 2nd or later printing. By Alan McKenzie. Includes professional tips on content, layout, style, color, and presentation. Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

NO DUST JACKET - 1st Edition - How to Draw and Sell Comic Strips for Newspapers and Comic Books - 1st printing. By Alan McKenzie. Includes professional tips on content, layout, style, color, and presentation. Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

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Revised (1998) Edition - 1st printing. By Alan McKenzie. Includes professional tips on content, layout, style, color, and presentation. Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.99.

English Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Basics for Beginners and Beyond!" From Graphic-Sha comes this exciting series for all aspiring anime and manga artists, as well as video game designers and fans of the genre! English text. Softcover, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

English Edition - Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Basics for Beginners and Beyond!" From Graphic-Sha comes this exciting series for all aspiring anime and manga artists, as well as video game designers and fans of the genre! English text. Softcover, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

English Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Expressing Emotion!" From Graphic-Sha, publishers of the How To Draw Manga Series, come this exciting series; a dream come true for all aspiring anime and manga artists, as well as video game designers and fans of the genre! Volume 2 helps you to learn to master characters' emotions and facial expressions. Softcover, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

English Edition - Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "Expressing Emotion!" From Graphic-Sha, publishers of the How To Draw Manga Series, come this exciting series; a dream come true for all aspiring anime and manga artists, as well as video game designers and fans of the genre! Volume 2 helps you to learn to master characters' emotions and facial expressions. Softcover, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

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English Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Bringing Daily Actions to Life!" Volume 3 shows how to bring to life common, everyday mannerisms, ranging form impulsive expressions, cuteness, and looks of surprise. Softcover, 156 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

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English Edition - Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "Bringing Daily Actions to Life!" Volume 3 shows how to bring to life common, everyday mannerisms, ranging form impulsive expressions, cuteness, and looks of surprise. Softcover, 156 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

English Edition - Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Mastering Battle and Action Moves!" An enemy is creeping up on the hero, when the hero suddenly does a half-spin and sends him flying with a back roundhouse kick. Then the hero jumps up and on the way down delivers a punch to the enemy. Action scenes are the high points of any story. This book selects action and movements often used in popular combat games, and explains these motions to allow you to master drawing them quickly, starting out by tracing, and later, to draw your own original characters in action. English text. From Graphic Sha Publishers of the best-selling How to Draw Manga series. Softcover, 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

English Edition - Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. "Mastering Battle and Action Moves!" An enemy is creeping up on the hero, when the hero suddenly does a half-spin and sends him flying with a back roundhouse kick. Then the hero jumps up and on the way down delivers a punch to the enemy. Action scenes are the high points of any story. This book selects action and movements often used in popular combat games, and explains these motions to allow you to master drawing them quickly, starting out by tracing, and later, to draw your own original characters in action. English text. From Graphic Sha Publishers of the best-selling How to Draw Manga series. Softcover, 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

English Edition - Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Bishpujo Game Characters!" Volume 5 teaches how to create specific roles and personality traits as well as backgrounds and poster composition of Bishoujo (pretty girl) characters. Softcover, 156 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing.

By James Van Hise.

Lessons from the Masters!

How to generate ideas. How to choose drawing materials. How to break down a story. How to play out a page. How to draw action. How to pencil, ink, letter, and color for America's most popular medium!

The masters of comic art discuss their craft explaining their approach to storytelling and the specifics of drawing art for the comic book medium. From legendary talents Richard, Corben, Will Elder, Hal Foster, Joe Kubert, Harvey Kurtzman, Alex Raymond, Art Spiegelman, Dick Sprang, Gil Kane, and Al Williamson.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.95.

2nd and later printings.

By James Van Hise.

Lessons from the Masters!

How to generate ideas. How to choose drawing materials. How to break down a story. How to play out a page. How to draw action. How to pencil, ink, letter, and color for America's most popular medium!

The masters of comic art discuss their craft explaining their approach to storytelling and the specifics of drawing art for the comic book medium. From legendary talents Richard, Corben, Will Elder, Hal Foster, Joe Kubert, Harvey Kurtzman, Alex Raymond, Art Spiegelman, Dick Sprang, Gil Kane, and Al Williamson.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. These action-packed books by Walter Foster provide easy step-by-step lessons to teach kids how to draw their favorite DC Comics heroes and villains. Draw Batman Beyond, Mr. Freeze, and much more. Included throughout are tips from actual DC Comics artists. Softcover, 10 1/2-in. x 13 1/2-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $8.95.

1st printing. Written by Ty Templeton. Art and Cover by Ty Templeton. Ty Templeton guides you as you learn the process of comic book figure drawing, from rough sketch to finished illustration! In addition to Batman, you'll also get tips and instructions on drawing Robin, Batgirl, The Joker, Catwoman, and more! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. "Werewolves, Vampires and Zombies!" From movies to comics to graphic novels, monsters and their ilk tap into the terror that lurks in the darkest regions of the human collective unconscious. How to Draw Chiller Monsters, Werewolves, Vampires, and Zombies features the artwork of the comic David Harman, comic-book artist and Hollywood monster designer Kerry Gammill, legendary Marvel Comics Spider-man artist John Romita Sr., as well as Neal Adams, Jim Steranko, Jack Davis, Frank Frazetta, Basil Gogos, and Wally Wood. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing.

By Naoto Date.

In How to Draw Clothing for Manga, you'll discover how adding a tuck here, a gather there, and hiding some areas in shadow will take your drawings from flat sketches to fantastic illustrations. You'll learn basic techniques for drawing a variety of fabric details, including pulled wrinkles, gathered folds, tucked shapes, and more!

Plus, learn how to express the differences between stiff, thick fabric and soft fabric with drape. With hundreds of sample illustrations and step-by-step guidance, this is your must-have guide to drawing clothes and costumes for your manga characters.

Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $24.99.

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1st printing. By Christopher Hart. Bad guys and gals rule! These egomaniacs are so charismatic, they often overshadow the heroes and heroines against whom they're pitted. In fact, without bad guys and gals, there would be no heroes, no battles, and no story. Bad guys and gals are also fun to draw, and they're an essential part of any comic book artist's repertoire. Author Christopher Hart shows you how to draw all the latest styles of bad guys and gals appearing in comic books today. In clear step-by-step instructions, he provides information on anatomy characters and costumes, perspective and panel composition, lighting and shadows, and atmosphere and storytelling. Everything you need to know is here. Grab a pencil and enter the fantastically insane, diabolical world of bad guys and gals. Includes 230 illustrations (75 in full color). Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $9.95.

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1st printing. By Christopher Hart. Attention all aspiring comic book artists! It's the ultimate how-to-draw book! How to Draw comic Book Heroes and Villains contains everything you need to know about creating super-powered images, and gives you the inside scoop on the comic book biz. Comics luminaries Frank McLaughlin, Gray Morrow, Frank Springer, and Alexander Morrissey reveal the secrets of drawing heroic anatomy, designing powerful and convincing fight scenes, inventing really bad villains, using special effects techniques, interpreting script, depicting advanced weaponry, and much, much more! You'll learn what to include in a winning portfolio, the shortcuts to landing your first job, and how the business really works. Includes 375 B&W illustrations and 64 in full color. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

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2nd and later printings. By Christopher Hart. Attention all aspiring comic book artists! It's the ultimate how-to-draw book! How to Draw comic Book Heroes and Villains contains everything you need to know about creating super-powered images, and gives you the inside scoop on the comic book biz. Comics luminaries Frank McLaughlin, Gray Morrow, Frank Springer, and Alexander Morrissey reveal the secrets of drawing heroic anatomy, designing powerful and convincing fight scenes, inventing really bad villains, using special effects techniques, interpreting script, depicting advanced weaponry, and much, much more! You'll learn what to include in a winning portfolio, the shortcuts to landing your first job, and how the business really works. Includes 375 B&W illustrations and 64 in full color. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

1st printing. Text by Gary Brodsky and Albert Occhino. One of a series of how-to art books from Solson, the company run by the son of Marvel comics veteran Sol Brodsky, and Albert Occhinos Great Sky publishing. This volume goes over the basics of comics illustration, including anatomy, perspective and facial expression, as well as more comics-specific techniques, like how to draw capes. Softcover, 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. By Stan Lee and John Buscema. Stan Lee, the Mighty Man from Marvel, and John Buscema, active and adventuresome artist behind the Silver Surfer, Conan the Barbarian, the Mighty Thor, and Spider-Man, have collaborated on this comics compendium: an encyclopedia of information for creating your own superhero comic strips. Using artwork from Marvel comics as primary examples, Buscema graphically illustrates the hitherto mysterious methods of comic art. Stan Lee's pithy prose gives able assistance and advice to the apprentice artist. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W.

2nd and later printings. By Stan Lee and John Buscema. Stan Lee, the Mighty Man from Marvel, and John Buscema, active and adventuresome artist behind the Silver Surfer, Conan the Barbarian, the Mighty Thor, and Spider-Man, have collaborated on this comics compendium: an encyclopedia of information for creating your own superhero comic strips. Using artwork from Marvel comics as primary examples, Buscema graphically illustrates the hitherto mysterious methods of comic art. Stan Lee's pithy prose gives able assistance and advice to the apprentice artist. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.95.

No dust jacket - 2nd and later printings. By Stan Lee and John Buscema. Stan Lee, the Mighty Man from Marvel, and John Buscema, active and adventuresome artist behind the Silver Surfer, Conan the Barbarian, the Mighty Thor, and Spider-Man, have collaborated on this comics compendium: an encyclopedia of information for creating your own superhero comic strips. Using artwork from Marvel comics as primary examples, Buscema graphically illustrates the hitherto mysterious methods of comic art. Stan Lee's pithy prose gives able assistance and advice to the apprentice artist. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W.

1st printing.

Step-by-Step Instructions By Stan Lee and John Buscema.

Stan Lee, the Mighty Man from Marvel, and John Buscema, active and adventuresome artist behind the Silver Surfer, Conan the Barbarian, the Mighty Thor, and Spider-Man, have collaborated on this comics compendium: an encyclopedia of information for creating your own superhero comic strips.

Using artwork from Marvel comics as primary examples, Buscema graphically illustrates the hitherto mysterious methods of comic art. Stan Lee's pithy prose gives able assistance and advice to the apprentice artist.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W.

2nd and later printings.

Step-by-Step Instructions By Stan Lee and John Buscema.

Stan Lee, the Mighty Man from Marvel, and John Buscema, active and adventuresome artist behind the Silver Surfer, Conan the Barbarian, the Mighty Thor, and Spider-Man, have collaborated on this comics compendium: an encyclopedia of information for creating your own superhero comic strips.

Using artwork from Marvel comics as primary examples, Buscema graphically illustrates the hitherto mysterious methods of comic art. Stan Lee's pithy prose gives able assistance and advice to the apprentice artist.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W.

Cover price $17.99.

1st Printing. By Marty Riskin. Humorous take on "Adult" oriented cartoons. Softcover (saddle stitched), 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS

1st Printing. Artists young and old will enjoy trying their hands at drawing Bambi, Thumper and the rest of their friends. In "How to Draw Disney's Bambi" easy-to-follow steps and tips from Disney artists will have you drawing characters in a variety of poses and moods. You'll also learn interesting facts about the movie. Softcover, 10" x 13", 40 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.

1st printing. Learn to draw the coolest Dragon Ball Z characters in exciting action poses, and create your own DragonBall Z adventures! All you need is a pencil, and your Super Saiyan drawing powers! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 8-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

1st printing. By Rich Buckler. Among the few comics artists to be featured on a US Postage Stamp, Rich Buckler is one of the best-known comic-book artists - He's drawn groundbreaking runs on Fantastic Four, Avengers, Spectacular Spider-Man, X-Men, Teen Titans, and more. Even Stan Lee says, 'From the time he drew his first assignments for Marvel Comics, I've been one of his biggest fans. There are few people better qualified to write a book on the subject than Rich Buckler!' Now, after more than thirty-five years in comic books, Buckler reveals the secrets of drawing the heroic figure, the language of storytelling, narrative technique, building a better page, and much more, in focused chapters that build the reader's skills step by step. Softcover, 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

Now you can join in on the fun and learn how to draw all of your favorite characters from Felix Comics! Just follow along with the easy instructions in this book and soon you will be able to create your own adventures featuring Felix the Cat and all of his pals. So, sharpen your pencils and DRAW LIKE MAD!! RIGHTY-O!! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

1st printing. Written by Merrie Destefano. Art By Michael Butkus. Dark fairy tales and legends have been passed down orally from generation to generation for centuries. Today, these tales have penetrated every aspect of pop culture and media-from cinema and TV shows to books and theatre. How to Draw Grimm's Dark Tales, Fables & Folklore guides artists through the process of drawing, painting, and digitally illustrating the dark and mysterious characters of legend and lore - good and bad. Throughout the book, informative sidebars and introductions reveal the history of each character, as well as the origin of their grim tales, symbolism, and variations in their stories. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing.

By Studio Hard Deluxe.

From bed head to battle hair, the way you style your manga character's hair can make or break their look.

In this guide, discover hundreds of styles to transform your sketches into amazing illustrations. You'll learn how hair influences characters and scenes, how it grows and moves, common male and female hairstyles, and more! With step-by-step guidance and over 600 sample illustrations, this is your must-have guide to drawing hairstyles for your manga characters.

Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $23.00

Add to cart Near Mint $23.00

1st printing. By Scott Robertson and Thomas Bertling. The extensive number of refined step-by-step lessons and exercises Scott shares in this book will make it invaluable to those learning to draw, as well as those teaching others to draw. Early chapters focus on an introduction to the discipline with later chapters providing the knowledge needed to draw more complex forms and subjects. Written as an introductory educational book on the methods and techniques of perspective drawing as applied to a range of professions, this book will be an asset to entertainment designers, industrial designers, graphic designers, architects, illustrators and even engineers. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $54.95.

1st printing. Includes 8 pages of grid paper. This Marvel "How to Draw" series shows aspiring artist step-by-step how to draw their favorite heroes and villains from the Marvel Universe. In this volume, learn how to draw Iron Man, Spider-Woman, the sinister Mandarin, MODOK, and all the rest of the supporting cast from 'ol Shell Head's corner of the Marvel U. Softcover, 10 1/2-in. x 13 1/2-in., 40 pages, full color. NOTE: Marvel 3-month free subscription featured on the inside of back cover is expired.