Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels

I could get so much insight from this book. It's unlike other 'How to ...' books. Highly recommend it!!

a lot of depth and study gone into cartoning, excellent book.

I bought this as a gift for my sister, who is a prolific and talented (entirely self taught) illustrator looking to refine her technique. Incidentally, the book had also been recommended to her by a very senior design professional. She absolutely loved the book - she found it very useful. It is also beautifully drawn. The guide is comprehensive and would be great even for a novice. My fear with buying books online is paper quality. This book is more than satisfactory on that count! Cover as well as inside paper, printing - all great quality!

Its a must read book if you want to learn how to write a comics...its not only comics...you can apply the knowledge in story telling, film making and any kind of visual story telling.

Book is no doubt awesome and very helpful, but the book was not in a good condition while I received plus packaging is not satisfactory. That's why not giving it 5 stars.

Excellent!

Es simplemente la guía más completa que vas a encontrar para adentrarte en el mundo de la creación de cómics y similares. Si bien puede llegar a beneficiarse de juntarlo con sus obras hermanas, creo que por si solo se mantiene perfectamente bien pues abarca un poco de ellas. Totalmente recomendado para cualquier nivel de experiencia de forma didáctica e incluso como lectura recreativa.

An excellent book for understanding visual storytelling and comics. A great follow up to Understanding Comics. I highly recommend both books, even if you aren't an artist / maker.

Overall pretty happy with my purchase is a very informative book!

Making Comics by Scott McCloud is an essential guide for anyone serious about storytelling in the comic medium. Unlike traditional how-to books, McCloud transforms his insights into a comic itself, making complex concepts easy to grasp and visually engaging. This book goes beyond just drawing—it dives deep into the why behind great storytelling, covering panel composition, character expression, pacing, and how to create emotionally compelling narratives. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, Making Comics challenges you to think critically about your craft and refine your storytelling techniques. McCloud’s passion for the medium is infectious, making this more than just a reference book—it’s an inspiring roadmap for bringing your stories to life. If you’re serious about comics or manga, this belongs on your shelf.

Si vous avez aimé "Understanding Comics", du même auteur, vous adorerez le troisième livre de la série (je ne possède pas le deuxième tome, ce n'est pas forcément nécessaire). C'est en anglais, mais les références culturelles utilisées sont généralement connues, et d'ailleurs parfois européennes ou manga. L'auteur maîtrise son art et ses connaissances culturelles sont pour le moins solides. L'auteur est agréable a lire : tout est en BD, par exemple. Un très bon livre pour fans de BD, mais aussi pour toute personne souhaitant renforcer ses compétences en graphisme et composition d'image.