Character Design series

Character Design for Graphic Novels

by Alexander Danner and Steven Withrow

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.

About The Author

Steven Withrow is a writer, editor, and author. Steven has studied creative writing, print and electronic publishing, and journalism at Roger Williams University and Emerson College and teaches children's literature and sequential art in the continuing education program at Rhode Island School of Design.

Alexander Danner’s writings about comics have appeared in numerous publications including Comixpedia and The Webccomics Examiner. He also writes comics and plays; his stories "The Discovery of Spoons" (with John Barber) and "Five Ways to Love a Cockroach" (with Neal Von Flue) have each earned Webcartoonists' Choice Awards, and his latest play was recently chosen as a winner of the Phoenix Theatre's national playwriting competition. He currently lives in Massachusetts.

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