World Famous Comics: Cartoonists' and Illustrators' Trade Secrets
Cartoonists' and Illustrators' Trade Secrets
By: Robin Hall Publisher: A&C Black Average Rating: Binding: Paperback Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 144 Publication Date: 2002-11 Studio: A&C Black
Product Description: Taking over where his hugely successful Cartoonists Workbook left off, Robin Halls new book unveils all the secrets of professional cartooning. Where his previous book focused on cartooning techniques, this comprehensive follow up shows you how to make a living from cartooning and illustration. The book is packed with information on:
How to improve your technique and develop your creative ability How to bring your work up to a professional standard The facts about going freelance, dealing with syndicates and self-syndication Essential computer tips, designing websites, 3D computer animation and cartooning on the web How to crack the greeting card market How humorous illustrators can make it big in the art world Down to earth advice and trade secrets from 25 of the worlds top cartoonists and illustrators Hundreds of useful addresses and websites and much more ...
Great Book - But order it used... 5 months from Amazon and still not here ^ I was waiting and waiting for this book. Amazon says they are ordering it from someone else. after 3 months they decided to ask me if I wanted to extend my wait time. I waited two more months, then canceneled my order, reordered from someone who was selling it used on amazon and got it lickety split.
Maybe when Amazon finally starts their Instant Printing of hard to get books (That they purchased awhile ago but haven't implimented it) then ordering these types of books will be reasonable.
I found this book very helpful and although the links might be out of date I was able to google for updated links or same type of business.
Gave me an idea of all the stuff I could do as getting a comic strip in a regular paper is a bit toughter (but I will keep trying).
Getting your doodles out there... ^ Already worked through the Cartoonist's Workbook? Then Cartoonists' & Illustrators' Trade Secrets is the next step in your artistic education. This book is thorough, covering all aspects of cartooning and illustrating, with plently of excellent tips from established artists. Moreover, the book's full of the author's (and other artists') cartoons and illustrations. If you're a semi-competent doodler, this book will show you how to present and market your work. If you can't yet draw a circle, get the Cartoonist's Workbook first; then move up to Cartoonists' & Illustrators' Trade Secrets.
Very Interesting Book ^ This is a great book to have if you are struggling to make a living from your art. It shows how to pitch your cartoons, who to pitch to, how to draw for the greeting cards market, how to draw fine art cartoons and how to get into graphic design.
The author Robin Hall originally took up cartooning so he didnt have to get up in the morning. Probably one of the best excuses for picking a career that I've ever heard of.
If you want to sleep in til lunchtime too.... buy this book!!
Must have for beginning cartoonists ^ Robin Hall packages his no-nonsense, nuts and bolts information in an easy to read, humorous format. Especially refreshing is the "conversational" tone of the text. He lets you know what should be given priority while running your own art-based business and what to basically disregard. There are also lots of valuable tips from old (and not so old) pros in the business of cartooning and illustration. A valuable resource.
Another Hit ^ A highly readable and informative companion to 'The Cartoonists Workbook' and packed with inside tips and info. Another must have for anyone serious about selling their artwork/cartoons to todays markets.
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