Cartooning: The Ultimate Character Design Book

by Christopher Hart

Overview

Chris Hart’s how-to-draw books have sold in the several millions of copies. Now, in his latest, he delivers detailed instructions, inspiring ideas, and invaluable tips for creating appealing and original manga-style characters. Character design is the key to success in comic books and animated films, and with this clear step-by-step guide, it’s a skill that can be quickly learned. Starting with the basics—body types, facial features, costumes, and expressions—Chris shows how to draw a hyper kid, bratty teen, lovable pooch, cool rapper, and many other distinctive types. Then, he takes the reader on a guided tour in search of original characters in places that range from suburban malls to the glitter and glamour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781933027425
Publisher:	Sixth & Spring Books
Publication date:	05/06/2008
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	441,644
Product dimensions:	8.44(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

About the Author

Cartoonist and teacher Christopher Hart is Watson-Guptill’s top-selling author with a track record of phenomenal sales of more than a million copies. He lives in Westport, Connecticut.