The New York cartoonist traces the creative process that went into drawing his Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, revealing the sources of his inspiration and describing his parents' emotional struggles as Holocaust survivors after the end of World War II.

Presents tips and guidance for creating comic and graphic novel crafts, including a hand-lettered promo poster, a graphic novel folder, and a story panel design.

"So you want to be an animator, but you don't have your own million-dollar studio? Don't let that stop you! From learning how to make a simple flip book to creating stop-motion claymation, you'll soon learn the many ways you can make great animated movies in your own home" ...(from back cover).

"Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to draw manga. The text level and subject matter is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"Handsome suitors, magical shopkeepers, and guardian angels are just some of the characters used to create dramatic manga stories. They're also just some of the characters readers learn to draw as they follow simple, step-by-step instructions. As readers follow along, they can also refer to helpful illustrations of each step in the drawing process, as well as colorful examples of the finished products. Budding artists can learn from additional tips...

"The massive impact that comics have had on our culture becomes more and more clear every day, from the critically acclaimed musical Fun Home, based on Alison Bechdel's groundbreaking comic, to the dozens of superhero films hitting cinemas every year. What is it that makes comics so special? What can this unique art form do that others can't? In Comics for Grownups, comics scholar Hillary Chute reveals the history of comics, underground comics (or...

"Adventure stories are very popular stories in the Japanese graphic novels known as manga. Readers learn how to draw a wide variety of characters from these adventure stories through a series of step-by-step instructions. Each step is accompanied by color-coded drawings to give readers visual examples to follow. Colorful examples of each finished product are also included. Additional tips guide readers as they improve as manga adventure artists. Readers...

"Cute manga characters are fun to read about, and they're also fun to draw. Clear, step-by-step instructions guide budding artists of all skill levels as they create their own cute manga drawings, including a mini monster and a fairy imp. Each step is also shown through color-coded illustrations that give readers detailed examples to follow along with as they draw. Adorable illustrations of each finished product are also included. Helpful tips and...

Learn how to draw a variety of heroes and villains as well as creating your own fantasy characters.

"Even as a kid, everyone thought Jeff Kinney was talented. People loved his drawings, and when he went to college, his comic strip Igdoof was so popular that it spread to other universities! Still, Jeff faced challenges. His cartoons were rejected by syndicates that claimed his art was unprofessional. Then, an idea struck: Jeff would write a journal from the perspective of a child, illustrated with doodles just like a kid might do. And so, the Diary...