{"product_id":"how-to-draw-noir-comics-the-art-and-technique-of-visual-storytelling","title":"How to Draw Noir Comics | The Art and Technique of Visual Storytelling","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mb-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-4\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eHow to Draw Noir Comics: The Art and Technique of Visual Storytelling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an instructional book based on the cinematic, high contrast noir style of acclaimed comic book and graphic novel illustrator, Shawn Martinbrough.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartinbrough’s work has been published by DC Comics, Vertigo and Marvel Comics, illustrating stories ranging from Batman to the X-Men. This is his first book, released through Watson-Guptill Publications and The Nielsen Company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Draw Noir Comics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Martinbrough shows how the expert use of the color black is critical for drawing noir comics. He demonstrates how to set a mood, design characters and locations, stage action and enhance drama, and discusses important topics like page layout, panel design, and cover design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Draw Noir Comics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Truce\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an original graphic novel written and illustrated by Martinbrough which incorporates the many lessons addressed throughout the book, and has an introduction by critically-acclaimed novelist Greg Rucka, author of the graphic novel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhiteout\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, currently in production as a major motion picture.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn stock and ready to ship from Heroes World Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Watson Guptill Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49937528422657,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0420\/9967\/1204\/files\/9780823024063.jpg?v=1785452850","url":"https:\/\/heroesworld.ca\/products\/how-to-draw-noir-comics-the-art-and-technique-of-visual-storytelling","provider":"Heroes World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}