Business of Comics: Everything a Comic Book Artist Needs to Make It in the Business...Plus Interview s with 40 Comic Book Professionals [Paperback]

Lurene Haines (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1998

Here is the only book available devoted to the specific business practices of comic professionals. This informative guide was written to help comic artists get their stuff published and find work in the industry. It includes interviews with over 40 comic professionals as well as samples of their artwork. These interviews, as well as pithy quotes peppered throughout the book, provide first-hand advice about how to make it in the comic industry. The book includes chapters on:





• An Overview of the Industry

• Preparing a Professional Portfolio

• Making Introduction at Conventions

• The Successful Interview

• How to Get Valuable Critiques

• The Legal Side of the Business

• Copyrights and Trademarks

• Taxes and Bookkeeping

• How to Get Your Second Job

• Alternative Job Opportunities in Comics and Related Fields




Plus extensive appendixes with lists of comic conventions, art schools, publishers and distributors as well as sample contracts, submissions guidelines and a guide to self publishing.

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About the Author

Renowned comic professional Lurene Haines moved to the U.S. from Victoria, British Columbia, in 1986. Some of her credits include Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters for DC Comics; Hellraiser for Epic Comics; Indiana Jones and The Fate of Atlantis for Dark Horse Comics; Ms. Fury and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine for Malibu Entertainment; Star Wars Galaxy trading cards for Topps; Thumbscrew, Femina, and Femina Two for Caliber Comics; and she wrote and edited Star Wars: The Art of Dave Dorman for FPG/Random House. Eisner Award nominee Haines is currently working as a children's book writer and illustrator, and has a Web Page design business.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill (April 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 082300547X
• ISBN-13: 978-0823005475
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,257,452 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very, very informative book..., February 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Business of Comics: Everything a Comic Book Artist Needs to Make It in the Business...Plus Interview s with 40 Comic Book Professionals (Paperback)

This is the best "How to" book I've read on comics. Not "How to Draw or Write" but a practical guide to the business side of the industry. Every aspiring pro should read this book. Thank you Ms. Haines

5.0 out of 5 stars "Everything a Comic Book Artist Needs" is right!, October 8, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Business of Comics: Everything a Comic Book Artist Needs to Make It in the Business...Plus Interview s with 40 Comic Book Professionals (Paperback)

Do NOT read this book. Work on your art, do whatever, but do not read this book. You can scratch you head at why I'm taking on the project you thought you would get, or why I got the prestigious assignment you were sure was yours. It's all about being a professional, and I don't need the competition. In short, this book will teach you what you do not want others to learn.