Make them laugh with the help of this fully illustrated, all-in-color A-Z guide that shows you how to put a funny idea or sharp observation across in visual comic style. It’s full of fun techniques and all the basics a budding cartoonist needs to know to get started, from an analysis of the available drawing materials to advice on presenting and publishing your work. From making caricatures to creating backgrounds, everything is covered in detail, with generous examples. A gallery of professional work exhibits a variety of styles in five different genres.
 
"This lively and informative book delivers on all counts...Strongly recommended."—SchoolArts.