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Best books to learn Cartooning, in order
Cartooning is expressive shorthand, and it builds from the figure outward: gesture and construction first so a pose reads instantly, then exaggeration and expression that give a character life, then character design and the storytelling of a strip or panel. Chase a style before you can draw a convincing gesture and the work looks stiff under the flourish. Gesture, then expression, then character, then the story.
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Cartooning: The Best Books to Learn It, In Order
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning cartooning?
- Cartooning is expressive shorthand, and it builds from the figure outward: gesture and construction first so a pose reads instantly, then exaggeration and expression that give a character life, then character design and the storytelling of a strip or panel. Chase a style before you can draw a convincing gesture and the work looks stiff under the flourish. Gesture, then expression, then character, then the story.
- What's a good book to start cartooning with?
- A strong starting point is The animator's survival kit by Richard Williams. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after cartooning?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Documentary photography, Product photography, Fashion styling.