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Writers on Comics Scriptwriting (Paperback)

by Mark Salisbury (Author)

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Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd; illustrated edition edition (14 May 1999)
Language English
ISBN-10: 184023069X
ISBN-13: 978-1840230697
Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15 x 1.5 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Bolstered by a stellar line-up of the comics industry 's most feted talents, this set of 14 interviews offers both a candid and entertaining insight into the process and experience of writing a comic book. Interviewer Salisbury has done well to assemble a set of interviewees that represent some of the industry's greatest successes (Frank Miller, Neil Gaiman), convention-challenging leaders (Grant Morrison, Garth Ennis, Warren Ellis) and pioneers of superhero comics (Dan Jurgens, Peter David, Chuck Dixon). Fans will immediately question the absence of the industry's biggest name: Alan Moore. However, Salisbury is quick to note that his absence was down to "sheer volume of work" (Hooray!). Besides, nearly every interviewee cites Moore's gargantuan influence, so he is hardly missing. Gaiman comes across as incredibly well read, while Morrison's approach is either spectacularly ambitious or just plain bonkers. Thanks to Salisbury's probing interview technique, we get an excellent behind the scenes look at the trials and tribulations of a craft that is both challenging and rewarding, in an industry that is not as open to creativity as you might think. As you would expect, there is no clear path to success, beyond the obvious aptitude. However, the most common thread is a rapacious love of the medium and sheer bloody-minded tenacity (often masquerading as bare-faced arrogance in Frank Miller's case!). Aspiring British writers will quickly notice that legendary Brit comic 2000 AD was the breeding ground for much of the current top talent and is the first stop for US talent scouts. Insightful for professionals, mouth-watering for fans and wonderfully inspirational for wannabe scribes, roll on Volume Two! --Danny Graydon

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The biggest names in comics scriptwriting talk candidly and frankly about their profession, their approach to writing and the comics industry as a whole. Through a series of interviews, these luminaries in the comics field reveal the mechanics of writing for comics and, in the process, a great deal about themselves. Packed with personal information, contentious views and humorous anecdotes, this is both an exploration of the writer's craft and a who's who of the hottest comics' talent around today, for fans, professionals, would-be writers and for anyone who's ever wondered exactly how the writer's mind works. Gathers together the best writers working in comics today, including Todd McFarlane (Spawn), Garth Ennis (Preacher), Frank Miller (Dark Knight Returns, Sin City), Grant Morrison (Invisibles, JLA) and Neil Gaiman (Sandman), with extracts from the writers' original scripts.

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4.0 out of 5 stars provides a good understanding of how a superstory is created, 17 Mar 2001

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Salisbury's approach of slightly meandering interviews works well at showing the work processes of the writers who are covered in the book. Many insights are provided into the characters of the writers from the obsessive fannishness of some to the downright oddity that is Grant Morrison but anyone searching for the ultimate answer to the ultimate question, (for many readers of this book, at least)"how do I write a superhero script?" are going to come away slightly disappointed. There are, it seems, as many working methods as there are writers. The answer to the other big question, "how do I get into this business?" seems to be be in the right place at the right time, move to the states or identify a company and bury them in your stuff.

disappointingly the book, and it's companion artists book, has only dealt with the mainstream superhero creators and has skipped over some of the more outstanding creators who are not tied to this tired genre.

definitely one for the superhero fans

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating, 23 Jan 2000

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This book is a great read. It contains interviews with some of the biggest names in comics, including Miller, Mcfarlane, Ennis & Waid as well as some of the excellent, newer writers such as Joe Kelly and Devin Grayson. The interviews are fascinating and provide a great insight into the creative processes of the writers. They also cover how the scripters got started and various incidents in their careers. Obviously it is only their view of these incidents but it is still really interesting to read about.

Possibly one of the best themes in the book is the different writer's opinions on the two forms of writing: the plot based, Marvel way and the full script method. Their different views, opinions and experiences on this provide some of the most fascinating moments in the book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great interviews from some of the greats., 16 Aug 1999

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One of the best things about interviews is seeing who has their own side of the story that isn't quite the truth. I would have liked to see Mark mention the Shooter incident in a side note, but McFarlane has been known to twist the truth to suit him before. The interview with Grant Morrison is well worth the price of admission.

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