So, You Want to Be a Comic Book Artist?

The Ultimate Guide on How to Break Into Comics!

(Part of Be What You Want)

By Philip Amara

Illustrated by: Various

For Ages: 8 - 12

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Aladdin/Beyond Words |
176 pages |
ISBN 9781442457171 |
September 2012 |
Grades 3 - 7

£6.99 List Price

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“Any young cartoonist dreaming of breaking into the field of comics and graphic novels must have this book! It's a treasure trove of useful information and solid cartooning principles and practices. Understanding and developing... ”

– Richard Jenkins, author of Comics In Your Curriculum

“I love the range of guidance given to kids but also the range of real artists who contribute to the book. Their varied styles and degrees of sophistication make room for all sorts of dreamers! It is a rich resource for aspiring... ”

– Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson, author of The Differentiated Classroom

“So, You Want to Be a Comic-Book Artist? is a wonderful place to begin a journey into making comics! Phil takes his personal experience in the comics industry and combines it with his passion for teaching. This is a must read for... ”

– Keith Wood, art director, Oni Press

“This is the lively, engrossing guide that I wish I had when I was an isolated country boy writing and drawing my own comics. Now young creators can see that there are more opportunities and outlets than ever to tell and share their... ”

– Phil Simon, editor, Dark Horse Comics

“So You Want to Be a Comic Book Artist? is everything the ten-year-old me wanted! Perfect for daydreamers, four-color optimists, and doers of daring deeds, this book will give kids and kids-at-heart the tools to make their... ”

– Matthew Cody, author of Powerless

“I find myself cheering this book at nearly every paragraph. The straightforward text and the structure of the presentation could make So, You Want to Be a Comic Book Artist? the standard text for teaching comics in school.”

– Jon Bogdanove, comics artist, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics

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SO, YOU WANT TO BE A COMIC BOOK ARTIST?

You are sitting at your very own table at a comics convention. Behind you is a huge sign with your name written across it. Everything is quiet and seems to be moving in slo-mo. Suddenly—CRACK!—the doors at the end of the hall burst open, and a huge crowd of people rushes in, straight toward you. They all want you to sign the latest copy of your comic book creation. Some of them are even dressed up as your characters!

“Wow,” you think as you whip out your pen and begin signing, “This...