Guide To Cartooning [Paperback]

Al Bohl (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 1997

A practical step-by-step guide for anyone interested in cartooning art, it contains original drawings in all styles to illustrate the instructions.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This is a solid, unpretentious cartooning manual by an artist who has written, illustrated, or designed book covers for nearly 50 books. Directing his work ideally at a young adult audience, he briefly but effectively covers the broad sweep of cartooning, not just the latest trend?unlike Tom Alvarez's How To Create Action, Fantasy and Adventure Comics (North Light, 1996). The book includes some history, the fundamentals of the craft, and discussions of various modes, including political panels, strips, greeting cards, comic books, and animation. Bohl ends with an excellent appendix of related schools, books, videos, biographies, and periodicals. Recommended for public libraries.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Al Bohl is a successful cartoonist and writer who also teaches cartooning classes for the Louisiana State University at Shreveport. He has designed book covers for, written, and/or illustrated fifty books throughout his career.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing (June 30, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565541774
• ISBN-13: 978-1565541771
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,185,414 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun and Informative Guide to Cartooning, May 11, 2000

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This review is from: Guide To Cartooning (Paperback)

I have been an artist for some years now, but I am always looking for intersting and fun ideas. Al Bohl's book offers great advice and lots of hands on activities for the skilled and not so skilled. I have never been very adept at characatures or portrait drawing and his book has helped me move past many roadblocks. It us fun, and filled with good advice and humor - absolutely essential for me. He offers advice on cartooning as a career as well. I loved it.