From movies to comics to graphic novels, monsters and their ilk tap into the terror that lurks in the darkest regions of the human collective unconscious. Enduringly popular characters, from vampires to zombies, provide an exciting challenge and appeal to comics and animation artists. How to Draw Chiller Monsters, Werewolves, Vampires and Zombies features the artwork of comic-book artist and Hollywood monster designer Kerry Gammill, Gene Colan as well as Neal Adams, Jim Steranko, Jack Davis, David Hartman, Frank Frazetta, Basil Gogos, and Wally Wood.

How to Draw Chiller Monsters, Werewolves, Vampires, and Zombies

Comics & Graphic Novels

Spurlock, J. David

How To Create Comics & Manga

Watson/Guptill

A study of the art of cartoonist Wally Wood. It includes Wood's "Fireball XL-5" designs as well as production art for his unfinished collaboration with "Fritz the Cat", "Wizards", "Lord of the Rings", and "Cool World" film-maker Ralph Bakshi. There is an interview with Wood, along with insights from his closest colleagues; Mad Associate Publisher Joe Orlando; "Star Wars" and EC artist, Al Williamson; and more.

Wally Wood Sketchbook (WOODWORK, 1)

Arts & Photography

Individual Artists

Vanguard

A study of the art of Hall of Fame cartoonist Wallace Wood. Includes Wood's Fireball XL-5, Mars Attacks and Daredevil designs, as well as production art for his unfinished collaboration with Fritz the Cat, Wizards, Lord of the Rings, and Cool World filmmaker Ralph Bakshi. There is a rare interview with Wood, along with insights from his closest colleagues; MAD Associate Publisher Joe Orlando; "Star Wars" and EC artist Al Williamson; Jim Steranko and a foreword by W-B animation director Bruce Timm.

Jeffrey Jones Sketchbook

Beautiful pen and ink sketches by renowned artist Jeffrey Jones, with a sprinkling of his painted work interspersed throughout. Interior is black and white, with rich color dust-jacket. Compiled with the help of George Pratt and David Spurlock, with an intro by Michael Friendlander. Includes a conversation with Jeffrey Jones and George Pratt.

Pratt, George

Vanguard Productions

In his 60-year career, Carmine Infantino practised nearly every job in the field of comics, for a "Who's Who" list of publishers. But Infantino will always be remembered as the personification of DC Comics' Silver Age. Infantino helped to resurrect a dying comics industry in 1956 as the artist who launched the Silver Age with his co-creation, the Flash, and remains the best remembered Flash artist of all-time. Infantino proved one of the all-time, great sci-fi artists with his elegant, cityscaped Adam Strange. The only sci-fi comic to rival the sales of Adam Strange was Star Wars, to which Infantino also contributed. In 1964, Infantino became indispensable to the Batman legacy. He, with editor Julius Schwartz, saved the Caped Crusader's comics from impending cancellation with the "New Look Batman." Infantino also redesigned the Batmobile and with Schwartz, created Batgirl. In 1971, Infantino became Publisher and ultimately, President of DC Comics. Infantino's brave corporate moves include: comic books of pulp characters; the Shadow and Tarzan; the Neal Adams/Denny O'Neil Green Lantern-Green Arrow series; Jack Kirby Fourth World saga; the revival of Captain Marvel; pay raises, royalties, and the return of originals to artists. This is Infantino's own history of comics with co-author J. David Spurlock, through Infantino's experiences, from the industry's primordial, Golden Age, through his artistic achievements, corporate years at DC Comics, and post-corporate years including his animation work, teaching, return as a top artist to DC, and Batman newspaper strip. Foreword by Joe Kubert. Afterword by Jim Steranko.

Amazing World of Carmine Infantino

Infantino, Carmine

Echoes Drawings of Michael Wm Kaluta

Echoes collects drawings from the myriad periods of Kaluta's notable career and reveals the artist's unique passion for historical accuracy and unbridled fantasy, traits that have inspired more than one generation of artists and aficionados. Michael William Kaluta has been referred to as the artist's artist. He has earned that reputation by immersing himself in the worlds he draws, offering up his visions with painstaking detail -- from Robert E. Howard's Hyborian Age through the noir era of The Shadow to the delightfully retro sci-fi worlds of Starstruck, and all places in between. Commontary by the artist, Paul Chadwick, Neil Gaiman and compilers Dean Motter and J. David Spurlock.

Chadwick, Paul

After a noteworthy career with Superman, Indiana Jones and Deadly Foes of Spiderman, the work of well-known comic-book artist Kerry Gammill mysteriously disappeared from the pages of Superman and X-Men. This volume reveals Gammill's exodus was to fulfil another life-long desire, to work on monster films. Gammill has been working as a conceptual artist on film and television projects which include Stephen King's Storm of the Century TV mini-series, Virus (1999), Species II (1998), Can of Worms (TV 1999), Dean Koontz's Phantoms (1998), Stargate SG-1 TV series, and The (new) Outer Limits; TV series. In this volume Gammill takes us behind the scenes on the very important but little-known world of film conceptual art with a focus on designing creatures for action films. This is not just a how-to book, but also Gammill's autobiographic career retrospective, filled with art and anecdotes about his years at Marvel, DC and Hollywood.

Drawing Monsters & Heroes for Film & Comics

Gammill, Kerry

The John Buscema Sketchbook spans the career of well-known Marvel Comics artist and art teacher, John Buscema. Hundreds of vintage, new and unpublished drawings are included. Also featured is an introduction by comic book creator, illustrator, filmmaker, and pop-culture historian Jim Steranko. The John Buscema Sketchbook is a valuable addition to the collection of comic book and Conan the Barbarian enthusiasts and is also of unique interest for aspiring artists. This deluxe, hardcover, limited edition of the John Buscema Sketchbook was hand-signed by the late Mr. Buscema and features a 14-page bonus portfolio, absent from other editions. Limited edition of 1000 copies.

John Buscema Sketchbook: Deluxe

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How to Draw Chiller Monsters, Werewolves, Vampires, and Zombies

Wally Wood Sketchbook (WOODWORK, 1)

Wally Wood Sketchbook (WOODWORK, 1)

Jeffrey Jones Sketchbook

Amazing World of Carmine Infantino

Amazing World of Carmine Infantino

Echoes Drawings of Michael Wm Kaluta

Echoes Drawings of Michael Wm Kaluta

Drawing Monsters & Heroes for Film & Comics

John Buscema Sketchbook: Deluxe