There are also exercises at the end of each chapter so you can put the techniques learned into practice.

Each chapter concludes with additional notes from the author, going in even more depth on the concepts explored, and sometimes even providing insight into the decisions made for the novel itself. Concepts are explained well through visual aids and examples, which allows the reader to easily pick up on not just what the techniques of comics storytelling are, but also where, when, and why they are used. “One of the reasons we all love stories is that they offer proposals for life’s meaning and purpose.” Scott McCloud, Making Comics (69)Įach chapter is broken down into an overview of the subject, key concepts, then a deeper look at each of the key concepts. There is no doubt that readers of this book will leave with a better understanding of the visual artistry of comics. The tips, techniques and examples are also a great opportunity for other kinds of visual artists- filmmakers, photographers, animators, storyboard artists, etc- to consider the limitations and advantages of their own medium and gain a deeper understanding of visual storytelling overall. The delivery and structure of the content is great for visual learners, which most comics artists and enjoyers are. It just goes to show the boundless possibilities that the medium of comics provides. As meta as this is, it is the perfect way to not only deliver the information to the reader, but show them how it can be used effectively. Making Comics is a comic about how to make comics. I knew that a book about how to make comics from someone who made such a well crafted story had to be worth the read.

I was inspired by the storytelling techniques used, and often found myself lost in narrative. I became a fan of McCloud after reading The Sculptor, a graphic novel about an artist that exchanges his life for the ability to sculpt anything he wants. Source: Īfter reading Understanding Comics as part of a sequential arts class, I decided to buy Making Comics to further my understanding of the medium. Scott McCloud’s series of Non-fiction comics. Making Comics is the perfect read for anyone looking to create their own comic or understand the medium on a deeper level. Making Comics adds onto these book’s main ideas, and includes an almost overwhelming amount of other resources, exercises to improve skills, and examples of techniques in practice. Other books in the series, Understanding Comics and Reinventing Comics have both explored what a comic is, how to tell stories through the medium, and considered the possibilities and innovations of comics going forward. Making Comics is the third in a series of non-fiction comic books created by acclaimed comics artist and theorist Scott McCloud. For anyone interested in the theory and techniques of comics this is the comic book for you.

Making comics by scott mccloud