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Comic & Fantasy Artist's Photo Reference: Colossal Collection of Action Poses,Used
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Created specifically for comic book and fantasy artists, the Colossal Collection of Action Poses features page after page of energetic, high quality, artfully composed reference photos. This isn?t your average visual aid full of boring, lifeless models in the same staid poses. In this book, you get WHAM! (Karate chop to the head!) WHOOSH! (Leaping out of danger!) ARGH! (I?ve been shot!). Running, flying, kicking, wielding weapons, it?s all here, along with a great selection of casual activities (talking on the phone, getting dressed, drinking) for carrying your storyline forward.1,200 dynamic facial expressions and poses, with an emphasis on action Extreme angles, perspective and special lighting poses for maximizing drama Male and female models represent a range of ages and ethnicities 16 stepbystep demonstrations show how professional comic artists from DC, Marvel and other top publishers use photo references to create cuttingedge art The 'Colossal Collection of Action Poses' is a book that features a bestof style group of anatomy poses from Scalera's first three photo books, which include: Comic Artist's Photo Reference: People & Poses (2006), Comic Artist's Photo Reference: Women & Girls (2008), and Comic Artist's Photo Reference: Men & Boys (2008).The pose file book boasts an allnew cover by fan favorite artist Amanda Conner (Power Girl, Black Cat, Vampirella) and Paul Mounts (Fantastic Four, SpiderMan, Ultimates). If you are looking for photo reference for artists, this is the original and best resource for figure drawing and cartooning.Scalera also includes neverbeforeseen photographs that were shot for the original books, but were not included due to space. And, the book features brand new art lessons from Michael Avon Oeming (Powers) and Thom Zahler (Love & Capes). Also included are classic educational lessons from Mitchell Breitweiser (Captain America), Sean Chen (Wolverine), Paul Chadwick (Concrete), David Hahn (SpiderMan), Matt Haley (Wonder Woman), Jamal Igle (Superman), Josh Howard (Dead@17), JG Jones (Wanted), Rafael Kayanan (Conan), Mike Lilly (Batman), Greg Land (XMen), Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise), Fernando Ruiz (Archie), William Tucci (Shi), and Mark Smylie (Archaia).
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Comic & Fantasy Artist's Photo Reference: Colossal Collection of Action Poses'? A: The book primarily focuses on providing dynamic and high-quality reference photos specifically designed for comic book and fantasy artists, featuring a wide range of energetic action poses.
- Q: How many poses and facial expressions are included in the book? A: The book includes 1,200 dynamic facial expressions and poses, emphasizing action and diverse scenarios.
- Q: What types of activities are illustrated in this collection? A: The collection features a variety of activities, including dynamic actions like running and flying, as well as casual scenarios such as talking on the phone and getting dressed.
- Q: Who are the intended users of this book? A: This book is intended for comic book artists, fantasy artists, and anyone looking for high-quality reference material for figure drawing and cartooning.
- Q: What unique features does this book offer compared to other reference materials? A: This book offers extreme angles, perspective, special lighting, and includes step-by-step demonstrations from professional comic artists on how to effectively use photo references.
- Q: Are there any educational lessons included in the book? A: Yes, the book features new art lessons from notable artists as well as classic educational lessons from established comic artists.
- Q: What is the publication date and edition of this book? A: The book was published on September 26, 2011, and is the First Edition.
- Q: What is the condition of the book, and is it used or new? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', which indicates it may show signs of previous use but is still functional and useful.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 320 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book has a paperback binding, which makes it lightweight and portable.