Graphic Novel Builder - by Edward Ross (Paperback)

About the Book

"A comic book--about making comic books! The perfect gift for budding artists and aspiring storytellers. Written and illustrated by comic artist Edward Ross with an introduction by Alice Oseman, creator of the best-selling 'Heartstopper' series. Meet the Graphic Novel Builders, a group of big-dreaming teens who set out to write, design and draw their own comic books. There's Ash the Publisher, Jay the Writer, Finn the Designer, Rayah the Artist, Sam the Colourist, and Peanut the Pup! Together, you'll explore all the building blocks of the complete creative process: Discover different types of comics, plot and script your story, create characters and build worlds, level-up your drawing skills, and share your graphic novel with the world!"--

Book Synopsis

A comic book...about making comic books! With an introduction by Alice Oseman, creator of Heartstopper

The perfect gift for budding artists and aspiring storytellers. Written and illustrated by comic artist Edward Ross with an introduction by Alice Oseman, creator of the best-selling Heartstopper series.

Meet the Graphic Novel Builders, a group of big-dreaming teens who set out to write, design and draw their own comic books. There's Ash the Publisher, Jay the Writer, Finn the Designer, Rayah the Artist, Sam the Colourist...and Peanut the Pup! Together, you'll explore all the building blocks of the complete creative process:

• Discover different types of comics
• Plot and script your story
• Create characters and build worlds
• Level-up your drawing skills
• Share your graphic novel with the world!

Review Quotes

"The book you're about to read is something I would have read and reread obsessively as a young artist ... If you want to make comics but have no idea where to begin, this book will take you by the hand and guide you through step-by-step" - Alice Oseman

"A must for young comic artists of 11+, this clear, accessible illustrated guide, featuring an introduction by Alice Oseman, is full of invaluable tips about character development, settings, dialogue-writing and comics history, as well as how to level up your drawing skills." - The Guardian

About the Author

Edward Ross is a comic writer and artist living in Scotland. He's been making comics since childhood, and today makes comics and graphic novels that make complex ideas easy to understand and fun to engage with. Edward enjoys running workshops in schools and libraries, encouraging young people get involved in the fun of comic creation. He's the creator of Graphic Novel Builder, as well as Filmish: A Graphic Journey Through Film and its follow-up Gamish: A Graphic History of Gaming.