Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Cartooning but Were Afraid to Draw

Beginning and more advanced cartoonists load up on tips and techniques for creating characters with lots of personality.  Readers learn how to play with features, add costumes and props, alter body types and positions, and more.  Hart then helps cartoonists create a world for the character, including weather and special effects, and shows them how to effectively lay out the page.  In addition, he covers lettering and color.  This comprehensive title will inspire many young cartoonists and is a must-have in any classroom.