I am legitimately looking forward to picking up my next graphic novel or comic book, since I know that I, thanks to this book, now have the means of looking at its composition critically. I have seen this in some very high-end scientists too: their craft is so clear to them they can really distill it for you in understandable yet mind-blowing bits.I understand that this book is probably useful for practitioners in comics, but I found it to be rather shallow in its exploration of the form. He was right. Still, some good stuff in here, especially if someone doesn't know anything about comics.This book provides a lot of ideas for reading comics at a deeper level. Will Eisner, Writer: The Spirit. I am legitimately looking forward to picking up my next graphic novel or comic book, since I know that I, thanks to this book, now have the means of looking at its composition critically. In fact, it took me several weeks to read half of it, and then I just stopped. Reading them has set a foundation to a lot of things that I used to do by instinct. Halálát szövődmények okozták, miután 2004. december 22-én négyszeres bypass műtétett végeztek el rajta. For seven decades, he was vitally instrumental in creating and shaping the comic book form, in elevating the quality of its writing and art, in … It seemed to be that Eisner wasn't really saying much that was particularly useful, or it just seemed really basic, I also didn't appreciate that every single example was from "The Spirit". The creator of the widely-popular Spirit comic strip from the 1940s, Eisner wrote one of the earliest (if not THE earliest) books exploring the medium of comic book storytelling, dissecting it and distilling it for would-be creators to consume and enjoy.Comics and Sequential Art is the first of three books in a series of comic book instructional books written by comics legend Will Eisner. I can't thank the guy in the comic store enough...well, I did go back and buy more stuff.Though I'd say it's more for the artists than the writers of the medium, I found this book interesting and informative. Welcome back. Alkotói munkáján kívül Eisner jelentős képregényelméleti munkája a Comics and Sequential Art és a Graphic Storytelling. He was a writer, known for The Spirit (2008), The Iron Giant (1999) and Blackhawk. I'm not quite sure why. I have seen this in some very high-end scientists too: their craft is so clear to them they can really distill it for you in understandable yet mind-blowing bits.For someone so steeped in comics it is weird (read stupid) that I have read this book this late. Nevertheless, there are some important gems of insight in the book and it remains a staple in the practitioner-theory of comics studies.Jesus Christ this book was hard to get through. I'll definitely be keeping Eisner's pointers in mind. A very inspiring and informative read. They all have something solid and good to say about comics and art and what-have-you, but after a while it all starts to repeat. If I were the editor, I probably would have cut all of the digital comics stuff, and focused the book more on the structure of comics.I went to a local comic book store to buy something for my sister (Fables: Animal Farm--Those of you who like topsy-turvy fairy tale stuff will probably enjoy this) and wanted to pick up a book for myself about drawing (a new, but very engaging activity for me) or a comic with illustrations that I liked.
He died on … He was one of the earliest artists to work in the American comic book industry, & his series The Spirit (1940–1952) was noted for its experiments in content & form. I strongly suggest reading Scott McCloud's "Understanding Comics" instead, for a much more useful, comprehensive, and at the same time much more fun read.I'm beginning to think I'm becoming desensitized to a lot of these drawing books. DNF. The only downside is that it tries to cover too much ground, so some sections are very light. I also enjoyed the examples of comics throughout the book. No artistic ability is needed to understand why if the figure getting shot in the back is depicted the proper way, there needs to be no text telling the reader that he was shot in the back.
Cartoonist Will Eisner was such a life force that it’s difficult to believe that he’s not with us to celebrate his 100th birthday on March 6th. He was clearly not pleased that I was putting the Will Eisner back and insisted that I get it. It's pop culture on steroids.linkshomeasksubmittumblr theme Reblogging and posting Marvel, DC and creator-owned comics New releases tagged #wednesday spoilers More info Personal tumblr navigation homearchivetag cloudartist tagsmarvel character tagsdc character tags (under construction)my comic poststransparent stuffpaladin [master post]the vision [master post]ant man and the wasp [recs]sometimes i talksometimes i drawphotoscurrently readingask boxsubmitredux edit by kingiespaladinwill eisner's the spirit | The Spirit - Will EisnerPosts about A Contract with God written by Nicholas DittoPUT ISSUE NUMBER BELOW #30 PUT DATE BELOW 12/4/08 PUT VOLUME NUMBER BELOW #7 Logo by Ambush Bug INTRO TABLE OF CONTENTSThe Pull List (Click title to go directly to the review) PUNISHER: WAR ZONE Motion Picture Review BATMAN #682 MARVELS:...The Anatomy of Expression: Will Eisner and 'A Contract With God'Will Eisner Original Art: Page 12 from Last Day in Vietnam (2000) Actually, the are derivatives of a single origin and in the skillful employment of words and images lies the expressive potential of the medium.”“Thus, sped by currents of curiosity afloat the swift river of rumor do secrets sail to strange ports.” Halála.