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Drawing Out the Story offers a hands‑on guide to the fundamentals of comic book storytelling. It explores essential elements such as color choices, panel placement, pacing, and techniques for visually conveying ideas. The book covers both quick gag strips and the more involved structures of graphic novels, giving creators clear advice for every step of the creative process.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Arts & Culture/Graphic Design
Authors: Brian McLachlan
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