This new and exciting American Psychological Reader, edited by Carolyn C. Morf, University of Bern, and Ozlem Ayduk, University of California, includes over 20 articles that have been carefully selected for an audience new to the field, and taken from the very accessible Current Directions in Psychological Science journal. These timely, cutting-edge articles offer real-world perspective-from a …
Give life to the beings that roam your imagination! Dragons may terrorize fantasy worlds, but they need peasants to munch on ... heroes to confront ... elegant elves, shrewd sorcerers and dreaded demons to battle. Following on the wings of the ferociously popular DragonArt, this book shows you how to conjure up your own fantasy realms by drawing inspiration from fairy tales, legends and (if you…
"From ancient citadels and gothic castles to subterranean palaces and floating fortresses"--Cover.
Learn painting techniques from some of the world's greatest digital artists in the second volume of this popular series.
This comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the rapidly expanding area of digital painting features beautifully displayed finished works of art alongside practical demonstrations. Artists will learn to create a wide range of subject matter from futuristic spacescapes and revolutionary vehicles to medieval landscapes and beautiful maidens. An in-depth materials section introduces all the equipmen…
Presents 100 exciting and ingenious ways to design and draw better fantasy figures--from developing characters to adding costumes, props and backdrops. Hollywood concept designer Francis Tsai shares tips and tricks for creating imaginative figures, giving readers a unique opportunity to gain guidance from a real pro.
Moss Hart once said that you never really learn how to write a play; you only learn how to write this play. Crafted with that adage in mind, The Dramatic Writer’s Companion is designed to help writers explore their own ideas in order to develop the script in front of them. No ordinary guide to plotting, this handbook starts with the principle that character is key. “The character is not som…
Loaded with hundreds of full-color examples, "The Filmmaker's Eye" is a focused, easy-to-reference guide that shows filmmakers how to become a strong visual storyteller through smart, effective choices for their shots.
Bryan Hitch has illustrated some of the most famous characters and worlds in the comic industry, including The Avengers, Fantastic Four, The Ultimates and Captain America. Discover the drawing stages he follows to create his iconic comic art, from roughing out through to finished pencils, inks and colors. Look back through Bryan's stunning portfolio and learn about the pieces he's most proud of…
In the late 1980s a generation of filmmakers inspired by the directors of the 1970s began to flower outside the studio system. In the following decade, the independent movement bloomed. In this volume Biskind tells the story of these filmmakers and the independent distributors.
The Conversations is a treasure, essential for any lover or student of film, and a rare, intimate glimpse into the worlds of two accomplished artists who share a great passion for film and storytelling, and whose knowledge and love of the crafts of writing and film shine through. It was on the set of the movie adaptation of his Booker Prize-winning novel, The English Patient, that Michael Ondaa…
With this much-needed new book, designers learn precisely what they must do to prepare their brochures, posters, books, magazines, and other materials for trouble-free, high-quality printing. Addressing the single greatest challenge facing the professional designer today, calibrating images and layouts to match press specifications, the author shows how to use common digital-layout and image-ma…
Griffin shows executives how to take the initiative in strategically managing a company's reputation, and describes a host of new and robust methods to help ensure that a company's reputation can withstand the major crises and unforeseen events that threaten it.
Presented in clear, accessible prose, this guide offers a detailed framework for assessing communication processes within an organization and using the results to develop improved organizational strategies.
Looking Closer is a collection of the best contemporary writing about graphic design, including theoretical, practical, business-oriented, philosophical, and humorous essays. Selected by a prestigious editorial committee composed of Michael Bierut, William Drenttel, Steven Heller,and DK Holland, the essays reflect on inspiration, ethics, "isms," the impact of new technology, and the role of des…