How Comics Are Made
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- #comic history
- #printing technology
- #cartoonist interviews
- The book 'How Comics Are Made' explores the history and technological evolution of newspaper comics from the 1890s to the 2020s, focusing on their creation, printing, and digital adaptation.
- It includes original artwork, photographs, and scanned reproductions, with some materials appearing in print for the first time, supported by a personal collection and institutions like the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library.
- Interviews with over 40 cartoonists, such as Bill Watterson and Garry Trudeau, reveal insights into artistic choices, color reproduction, and transitions from analog to digital methods.
- The author, Glenn Fleishman, is a print historian and technology journalist, collaborating with designer Mark Kaufman and editor Harry McCracken to produce this comprehensive work.
- The 288-page hardcover book is structured into five parts covering different eras and includes detailed sections on printing techniques, color processes, and modern webcomics production.