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Words for Pictures: The Art and Business of Writing Comics and Graphic Novels
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About Words For Pictures: The Art And Business Of Writing
Product Description Best-selling Marvel Comics writer Brian Michael Bendis reveals the comic book writing secrets behind his work on The Avengers, Ultimate Spider-Man, All-New X-Men, and more. One of the most popular writers in modern comics, Brian Michael Bendis reveals the tools and techniques he and other top creators use to create some of the most popular comic book and graphic novel stories of all time. Words for Pictures shows readers the creative methods of a writer at the very top of his field. Bendis guides aspiring creators through each step of the comics-making process—from idea to script to finished sequential art—for fan favorite comics like The Avengers, Ultimate Spider-Man, Uncanny X-Men, and more. Along the way, tips and insights from other working writers, artists, and editors provide a rare, extensive look behind the creative curtain of the comics industry. With script samples, a glossary of must-know business terms for writers, and interactive comics-writing exercises, Words for Pictures provides the complete toolbox needed to jump start the next comics-writing success story. Review "Brian Michael Bendis illuminates the craft, and commerce, of becoming a comics pro... Words for Pictures covers everything from making a pitch to script writing; the book even goes over the delicate process of creative collaboration." —David Betancourt, The Washington Post"Bendis puts his classroom lessons down into a single textbook for aspiring and professional writers to help guide and encourage them in their endeavors to completing their journey towards completing their 10,000 hours and beyond." —Forrest Helvie, Newsarama "Highly recommended, Words For Pictures will inspire readers to craft their own ideas and become better storytellers." —Jorge Solis, MSTARS "It's an enjoyable read and…for those looking to break into comics as a writer, it's a strong compilation of advice and specific tips to help you survive an industry that's wildly different on the inside than it might seem from a fan's point of view on the outside." —Augie De Blieck Jr, Comic Book Resources "A very handsome how-to guide, presenting the information in a visually engaging way and spicing up the text with artwork from some of the industry’s top talents.” —Oliver Sava, The Onion A.V. Club "A fantastic text...comes from the heart of an educator, but more importantly, the mind of a writer." —Anthony Schultz, Examiner"Acclaimed bestselling comics writer Bendis ( Ultimate Spider-Man, Alias) has been the main architect of Marvel’s universe for a decade, and he gives a step-by-step break down to the art of writing comics, with script styles, art tips, and interviews with his fellow scripters such as Ed Brubaker and roundtables with artists and editors. Only a few guides to comics writing have been produced and this will quickly leap to the top of the list." — Publisher's Weekly "With script samples, a glossary of must-know business terms for writers, and interactive comics-writing exercises, Words for Pictures provides the complete toolbox needed to jump start the next comics-writing success story." —Gift Pick: Forces of Geek "There is no one better qualified in the field of graphic novels to write this wonderful book." —Warren Ellis, author of Gun Machine, RED, Transmetropolitan "There are writers, there are great writers and then there are those very few great writers who redefine the medium like Brian Bendis has with his mastery of dialogue, character, and graphic storytelling. I'm always asked, 'What book should I read to learn how to write and produce comics?' Now I finally have something to recommend, written by the one of the modern legends himself.” —Geoff Johns, CCO of DC Entertainment and Eisner Award-winning writer of Green Lantern and Justice League "Bendis is a pro's pro, and he probes the creative process of writing visually with the power of an atomic microscope! Any five pages alone are worth the price of the book. Everyone ha
