The Comic Book Lesson: A Graphic Novel That Shows You How to Make Comics

This is a great book for wanna-be manga artists! It explains things like how to layout the page to make it interesting, how to give your characters recognizable expressions, in both words and pictures. I totally loved it.

I bought this book because I really liked Crilley's book, The Drawing Lesson. It was everything I hoped it would be.Crilley does a fantastic job not only telling a story but using that story to teach about the creation of comics. And he does it in a way that all young, aspiring, hopeful comic writers and artists can understand. This book isn't a dusty tome of principles and rules, it's a charming and supportive tale that teaches by example. The ideas that Crilley puts forth are echoed in the story and panels of the book itself in a way that is both understated and completely clear and obvious.The main characters are all female, and I think that's really important for future comic-makers. Not only because there needs to be more females in the industry, but to help young boys see that comics aren't "boys toys". It's a small detail that speaks volumes.Kudos to Mr. Crilley on another very well executed graphic novel!! I hope you will make more! The Drawing Lesson inspired me, a 53-year-old man, to trust that he could begin illustrating, and this book has just reinforced that in my heart. Thank you for this wonderful gift! Well done!

Exactly what I wanted and hoped for. Amazing. I love comic books and this one checked all the boxes in my list. Thank you. And delivery - super fast!

I was so amazed while reading through this book that I was learning anything. I almost was certain it was too fluff filled and not going to give me the bang for my buck that I desired. I couldn't have been more wrong. I learned so much, but also read an amazing graphic novel. It was inspiring, emotional and educational all in one. I purchased several books to assist with a project I am working on, and when I went on to the next one, I was so disappointed. This book sets the bar so high! I recommend if you are even slightly thinking about it, that you just get it!

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