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Writers on Comics Scriptwriting, Vol. 1 [Paperback]

Mark Salisbury
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)


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Book Description

December 1, 2002
The biggest names in comics scriptwriting talk candidly and frankly about their profession, their approach to writing and the comics industry as a whole.

Through a series of interviews, these luminaries in the comics field reveal the mechanics of writing for comics and, in the process, a great deal about themselves. Packed with personal information, contentious views and humorous anecdotes, this is both an exploration of the writer's craft and a who's who of the hottest comics' talent around today, for fans, professionals, would-be writers and for anyone who's ever wondered exactly how the writer's mind works.

Gathers together a supergroup of the best comics writers, including Todd McFarlane (Spawn), Garth Ennis (Preacher), Frank Miller (Dark Knight Returns, Sin City), Grant Morrison (Invisibles, JLA) and Neil Gaiman (Sandman), plus Kurt Busiek, Peter David, Chuck Dixon, Warren Ellis, Devin Grayson, Dan Jurgens, Joe Kelly, Jeph Loeb and Mark Waid, with extracts from the writers' original scripts.


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Insightful for professionals, mouth-watering for fans and wonderfully inspirational for wannabe scribes, roll on Volume Two! --Danny Graydon -- Amazon.co.uk Review by Danny Graydon

Product Details

  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Titan Books (December 1, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 184023069X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1840230697
  • Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 0.8 x 9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #346,728 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent round-up of top-notch talents December 22, 2003
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Format:Paperback
If you're looking for information about how to write comic book scripts, this book should be tops on your list. Through interviews with several bright stars on the comics scene, we are treated to a fairly in-depth treatment of how they work, how they got started, some of the problems they've faced, and more. Of particular interest are the answers to the questions about the "method" used by each of these writers to actually get their scripts down on paper. The discussion isn't limited to mere "plot-style" vs. "full-script style". The writers provided a detailed view of how they sit down and begin the task of writing stories in comic-book format -- from outlining, to thumbnail sketches, to actual scripting, the discussion on these and other topics is invaluable.

I admit that I haven't heard of some of the folks interviewed here, but I read every one, and can honestly say that there's something of value in every single interview. Interesting and insightful -- you won't be sorry!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A look behind the curtain July 8, 2011
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This is not just an excellent book for aspiring writers of comics but a grast look behind the curtain for comics fans like myself who have no interst in writing their own comics or comicswriting as a cearer.As in anyanthology some entries are more compelling than others but all are worth reading at least once.I wish the book were longer with more detailed interviews because the content is so good A must read for any serious fan of superhero mainstream comics.Now do a third volume featuring men like Crumb Clowes Ware Burns the Hernandez brothers and women like Lynda Barry and the artist behind Persopolis A great book this is also my review of Volume2 of the series
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5.0 out of 5 stars Informative & Insightful March 14, 2011
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Once I started reading this book, I couldn't put it down and in a matter of three days, I was staring at the blank last page just wishing for more.

This would prove an enjoyable read for any comics fan or anyone who is interested in taking a peek behind the curtain of the industry. All of the writers interviewed here (most of which are practically house hold names) share a lot of about themselves, how they broke into the industry, their influences, and what they'd still like to accomplish somewhere down the road.

If you write in the sci-fi field, there's definitely something to be learned from these masters of the sequential storytelling craft.

I tip my hat to the author, Mark Salisbury, for asking some great, thought-provoking questions to the folks he interviewed. Everything was compiled very well and was very engaging. I thank him showing the readers another side of the comics industry.

I found the whole thing very fascinating and look forward to getting my hands on volume 2.
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5.0 out of 5 stars learn greatness from the great ones
This book gives a direct window into what the top industry pros think about and the problems and solutions that come from being a writer. Truly inspirational and thought provoking. Read more
Published on June 29, 2008 by David Maloney
4.0 out of 5 stars There Are No Secrets
Almost every writer here has a different way that they approach comics writing, and no two writers "broke in" to the business the same way--once someone breaks in, they putty that... Read more
Published on July 21, 2007 by I Hear Vine Voices
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent example
Lots of filler in this book, but, sprinkled through it are some nice tips. Also, the book is filled with excellent example pages of comic scripts. All in all a helpful book.
Published on May 20, 2007 by P. Learned
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good read
I really enjoyed this book. Full of information. Well worth the purchase.
Published on March 18, 2007 by pennym...
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good for the starting comic book writer
I was hesitant about buying this book because normally books about comic writing just feature the script and no commentary from the author themselves. This has both. Read more
Published on September 29, 2004 by C. Zajic
5.0 out of 5 stars Well-rounded collection
Despite the abscence of any writers of color and the inclusion of a single female, this is a well-rounded collection of in-depth interviews with fascinating insights into process,... Read more
Published on July 11, 2003 by Guy L. Gonzalez
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