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The Fundamentals of Illustration

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Creating great illustration work requires specialist skills and knowledge, and in addition to practical applications, this book teaches a comprehension of basic communication theory and creative strategies. It guides in understanding design, print and production processes as well as software application. By recognizing illustration as a freelance profession Fundamentals of Illustration explains best working practices appropriate to all industry sectors, including how to market and promote work effectively.

176 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2005

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4 reviews
January 20, 2013
A good beginning reference for aspiring illustrators just starting out. The contents and interviews are somewhat superficial but covers a wide range of topics. Horrible editing and punctuation that took much away from the reading experience.
Profile Image for Susana Torres.
18 reviews
September 3, 2014
muy muy interesante el libro, me encanto las entrevista con personas que ya trabajan es este ambito
Profile Image for Anna Ramezani Nia.
4 reviews4 followers
May 13, 2012
همونجور ک اسمشه مبآنیه تصویر سآزیه .. خیلی بیسیک ولی جآلبه ..برای شروع خوبه
Profile Image for Luciana Desiree.
6 reviews
May 10, 2025
Hice mi tesis de diseño gráfico en gran parte con ayuda y fuentes de este libro asi que puedo decir que fue de una utilidad increíble, aunque no era exactamente lo que esperaba de un libro sobre ilustración y luego tuve que compré otro más orientado a lo que buscaba, sin embargo fue muy útil de todos modos en su momento debido a la cantidad de fuentes que tiene.
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70 reviews9 followers
July 29, 2019
Lots of great info and advice for a beginner
1 review
July 21, 2020
Pretty basic stuff. It might be good for someone who is completely new to illustration, but for a first year degree student there's nothing in here you won't already know.
Profile Image for Olya Chizh.
34 reviews3 followers
December 5, 2013
An insightful guide which gives a peek into all major fields of work open for freelance illustrators. Clearly structured, easy to use, with sufficient amount of well-organized text and loads of inspiring artwork. It's a practical manual as well, at the end of each chapter there are fun creative briefs which I find very enjoyable. At the back there's a good book reference list suggesting further reading.
Profile Image for Mory Jeddi.
4 reviews
February 6, 2016
کتاب بسیار مفیدی برای مبانی تصویر سازی است. تصویر سازی در ایران بعضا تعبیر به نقاشی، یا طراحی می شود. در حالی که این کتاب تاکید می کند تصویرسازی ما بین هنر و طراحی قرار گرفته. سبک و سیاق کتاب، و استفاده از مثالها با چاپ عالی، سبب می شود که نسبت به تصویرسازی درک بهتری پیدا کنیم. تصویرسازی در ایران اغلب بوسیله طراحان گرافیک صورت می گیرد و هر نوع کار تصویر سازی تعبیر به کار گرافیک می شود. درک تفاوت طراحی گرافیک و تصویر سازی چیزی است که به آن نیاز است.
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91 reviews
July 23, 2014
Me parece bueno para los recién egresados o quienes no saben si dedicarse a la ilustración.
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