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Brunetti, Ivan

Comics: Easy as ABC!: The Essential Guide to Comics for Kids

56 pp. | TOON | April, 2019 | Trade ISBN 978-1-943145-44-7 $16.95 | Paper ISBN 978-1-943145-39-3 $9.99
(2) 4-6 Illustrated by the author and various artists. Brunetti offers an intriguing comics how-to unique in its support of both novice and experienced cartoonists. Brunetti's encouraging text and approachable illustrations serve as the primary content; frequent sidebars and asides by well-known cartoonists add interest. Focus on drawing characters gradually shifts to a survey of broader fundamentals (comics language, balloons, lettering, pages and panels, etc.). Substantial back matter includes adult-centered tips and brief contributor biographies. Websites. Ind.
Reviewer: Patrick Gall | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2019

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