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Making comics: storytelling secrets of comics, manga and graphic novels
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Published:
New York : Harper, [2006].
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Book
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Desc:
264 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
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MCPLD Central Non-Fiction
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Description

Presents instructions for aspiring cartoonists on the art form's key techniques, sharing concise and accessible guidelines on such principles as capturing the human condition through words and images in a minimalist style.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780060780944, 0060780940, 9781435261945, 1435261941

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 256-257) and index.
Description
Presents instructions for aspiring cartoonists on the art form's key techniques, sharing concise and accessible guidelines on such principles as capturing the human condition through words and images in a minimalist style.
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APA Citation (style guide)

McCloud, S. (2006). Making comics: storytelling secrets of comics, manga and graphic novels. New York, Harper.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

McCloud, Scott, 1960-. 2006. Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels. New York, Harper.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

McCloud, Scott, 1960-, Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels. New York, Harper, 2006.

MLA Citation (style guide)

McCloud, Scott. Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels. New York, Harper, 2006.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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