- Paperback: 176 pages
- Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd; New Ed edition (28 Feb 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0713666501
- ISBN-13: 978-0713666502
- Product Dimensions: 22 x 21.8 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 682,514 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
Product Description
A comprehensive guide to everything the budding illustrator will need to know. All the basic techniques and materials are covered with topics ranging from acrylic paints and pastels to airbrushing and wood engraving. There is also a section on how to become a professional illustrator. The manual is highly illustrated with step-by-step instructions, which guide the reader through the practicalities of dealing with a variety of techniques. There are hints and suggestions on producing professional-looking work.
About the Author
Catharine Slade is a freelance illustrator and writer whose work appears regularly in Artists' and Illustrators' Magazine.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This tedious book is nine years out of date, but manages to sound even older. It's not a manual for professional illustrators, or anyone with any real intentions of entering this saturated market. This Manual of Illustration Techniques seems aimed at those empty nesters who dream of writing and illustrating a book for the grandkids but, even in their hands, it wouldn't be long before it wound up at the jumble sale. Taking the date into consideration (1997, reprinted 2003) CAD is still shamefully under represented, in favour of whole chapters devoted to the likes of Scraper-board techniques. By far the most grating thing, however, is Ms Slade's bizarre reluctance to abbreviate the word "linoleum". That's a betrayal of ignorance if ever I saw one.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm glad I ordered this book despite the sparse information provided here. It provides an excellent and very well made overview of a lot of manual illustration techniques. Not only pen and ink, acrylic, gouache, airbrush, colored pencil, pastels and many more but also etching, monoprint and wood engraving are introduced briefly accompanyed by clear color photos and illustrations. What I especially like is that the step by step examples shown are small projects that are not intimidating for the beginner. It also touches illustration on the computer and going professional but thats not what I need.
This is a great, inspiring book that encouraged me to grab a tool again rather than the mouse or stylus.
This is a great, inspiring book that encouraged me to grab a tool again rather than the mouse or stylus.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Surprisingly good book
1 Jun 2007
Format:Paperback
I'm glad I ordered this book despite the sparse information provided here. It provides an excellent and very well made overview of a lot of manual illustration techniques. Not only pen and ink, acrylic, gouache, airbrush, colored pencil, pastels and many more but also etching, monoprint and wood engraving are introduced briefly accompanyed by clear color photos and illustrations. What I especially like is that the step by step examples shown are small projects that are not intimidating for the beginner. It also touches illustration on the computer and going professional but thats not what I need.
This is a great, inspiring book that encouraged me to grab a tool again rather than the mouse or stylus.
This is a great, inspiring book that encouraged me to grab a tool again rather than the mouse or stylus.
Happy Customer
5 Mar 2012
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I received this book in record time, and was very happy with the condition of the book. As described, it was in very good condition. It covers all the topics that I read about, so I am looking forward to experimenting in my own art work. I was also impressed by the information regarding the status of my order.
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