The Will Eisner Sketchbook - New Edition (Hardcover)

~ Will Eisner (Author, Artist)

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For most of the 20th century, the work of cartoonist and graphic novelist Will Eisner defined the art of comic book storytelling in the U.S. and throughout the world. Still prolific today at the age of 86, Eisner is the embodiment of "living legend" in the world of comic books, continuing to produce some of the most innovative and influential work in the medium. This all-new hardcover collection of Eisner's gorgeous pencil sketches and groundbreaking designs is a must-have for pop-culture enthusiasts and fans of comic books. Culled from many decades' worth of work, the Sketchbook presents the world as seen through Will Eisner's eyes, with introductory notes for each of the eleven different sections. From his observations of his friends and loved ones hustling through their busy daily lives to witnessing those quiet moments when no one is supposed to be watching, Eisner's keen perception and steadfast hand capture the essence of what it means to be alive.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 200 pages
• Publisher: Dark Horse (February 4, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569719608
• ISBN-13: 978-1569719602
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 9.1 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #698,631 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Almost like holding original Will Eisner sketches, August 4, 2009

By	Parka (Singapore) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

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The Will Eisner Sketchbook is positively amazing! I'm saying that because I read his comics and do a bit of cartooning myself.

The book is a clothed hardcover, perfect bind with 200 pages. The paper is thick and mildly yellow.

On these pages are the best reproduction of pencil drawings I've even seen. As I rub my thumb across the textured cross hatches, I thought I would smudge the paper and pick up graphite on my thumb. It's almost like holding Will Eisner's original sketches in hand! Brilliant.

Inside, the sketches are grouped accordingly to the titles he has created. It includes The Spirit, A Contract with God, A Life Force, The Dreamer, To The Heart of Storm, The Neighborhood Dropsie Avenue, The Last Hero, A Family Matter, The Princess and the Frog, Last Day in Vietnam and Minor Miracles.

These are the concept drawings and panel layouts for his comics. There are even character designs. While some of the sequences are long with dialogue included, they are not complete so you'll still have to get his original books for the stories. You can see how Will Eisner designs his panels and writes his stories. It's all very inspiring to see the work-in-progress of the master comic artist. Since this is a sketchbook, there are many that never made it to the final art.

This book is highly recommended, more so if you draw comics.

(More pictures are available on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.)

5.0 out of 5 stars Eisner is the Best!, March 20, 2009

By	Ubiratan L. D. Araujo "Bira cartoonist" (Campinas, Brasil) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Wow! I have almost everything that has been published of Eisner's Comics. But this book is so special. I could see his pencil sketches of many classic Comics from Spirit or his recent production. The edition is lovely, a brown hard cover book. Fantastic.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Buy This!, February 6, 2007

By	W. Pardlow "Semi-Grumpy" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Eisner's gone now,so anything to remember and see the mind of a master. Working at his craft and showing how its done is more than worth it. My only regret is I never meet the man,and I didn't buy this till after he past.
P.S. Of course the Spirits in here.