Character Design for Graphic Novels (Character Design Library) (Character Design Library S.)

The "Character Design Library" series offers professional master-classes on character design for different media, including the innovative and fast-paced new media platforms. The appeal of "Character Design for Graphic Novels" lies in its unique insight into the creative process behind the creation and development of some of the most highly recognised graphic design characters. The book contains interviews with some of the genres leading artists, making it not only a showcase but also a guide to the key milestones of the art. "Character Design for Graphic Novels" offers an unparalleled view of both the history and suggested futures for this most exciting genre of graphic design, and is a must for industry professionals and fans alike.

Steven Withrow is a writer, editor, and the author of 'Toon Art: The Graphic Art of Digital Cartooning' (Watson-Guptill/Ilex Press, 2003) and, with John Barber, 'Webcomics: Tools & Techniques for Digital Cartooning' (Barron's Education Series; Ilex Press, 2005). His comics stories, poems, essays, and other works have appeared in several anthologies and online. A graduate of Emerson College and Roger Williams University, Steven lives in Rhode Island with his wife and daughter.
Alexander Danner writes the ongoing comic, 'Picture Story Theatre' (illustrated by Bill Duncan), which has been published by ModernTales.com since 2004. His short comic, 'The Discovery of Spoons,' (illustrated by John Barber) received a Web Cartoonist's Choice Award in 2005, and was later featured prominently in a New York Times article on the burgeoning art of webcomics. In addition to serving on the editorial advisory board of 'The Webcomics Examiner', Alexander also writes for 'Comixpedia', where he recently began a monthly column about writing webcomics. Alexander received his master's degree in writing, literature, and publishing from Emerson College. His comics and other writings can be found through the website TwentySevenLetters.com. Alex is based in the USA.