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How to Draw Sci-Fi Utopias and Dystopias

Author : Prentis Rollins
Publisher : The Monacelli Press, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1580934463
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book How to Draw Sci-Fi Utopias and Dystopias written by Prentis Rollins and published by The Monacelli Press, LLC. This book was released on 2016-09-27 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A DC Comics illustrator shows readers how to conceptualize, draw, and digitally enhance their own science fictional worlds—whether for graphic novels, comics, movies, or video games. Sci-fi imagery commands today’s popular culture, from Star Wars to The Hunger Games and The Walking Dead. For clear-eyed artists, ages 12 and up, who see that science fiction is becoming science fact at an astounding rate, How to Draw Sci-Fi Utopias and Dystopias gives an in-depth look at the process of completing sci-fi illustrations—from the thought behind them (brainstorming and conceptualization) to constructing basic forms and objects on paper, converting roughs into finished pencil drawings, inking them in, and coloring them in Photoshop. The book is organized around the perennial distinction between two ways of representing the future in sci-fi: the pessimistic and the hopeful, or dystopian and utopian. After a basic primer on drawing (perspective, human faces, basic anatomy, light, shadow, rendering, and composition), five chapters detail the drawing of sci-fi humans, aliens and robots, land vehicles, flying vehicles, and cityscapes. Rollins demonstrates the astounding power of science fictional storytelling with 32 step-by-step case studies invented just for the book. Each demo is dated to a unique imagined future or alternate past and explained with fascinating detail. Examples include: battle-hardened mercenaries; a bizarre biomechanical alien that lives on a furnace-hot planet; a gigantic truck of the near future with a built-in apartment; a miles-long nuclear ramjet interstellar spaceship; a retro-utopia reminiscent of The Jetsons; and a galactic imperial city of staggering proportions. How to Draw Sci-Fi Utopias and Dystopias is packed with professional tips on the right tools, techniques, and materials; how to draw tech; when to Google a reference photo or use a background from istockphoto.com; how to get and stay inspired; and how to execute a unique story. The gorgeous and varied artwork, and thoughtful storytelling combined with friendly instruction, will leave readers with hundreds of new ideas to create worlds of their own.

Zap!

Author : Bryan Baugh
Publisher : Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780823059782
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (597 download)

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Download or read book Zap! written by Bryan Baugh and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Star Wars, Star Trek, Alien, Predator, The Matrix - part of the appeal of great science fiction is its distinctive look. Now, withZap! How to Draw Fantastic Sci-Fi Comics,artists everywhere can learn to create their own sci-fi realities and to draw space heroes and heroines, intergalactic villains, robots, spaceships, blasting rockets, slimy aliens, and much more. A history of science-fiction comics is followed by an overview of the genre illustrated by the masters, including Alex Raymond (creator of Flash Gordon), Wally Wood (who shaped the look of 1950s sci-fi), and Basil Wolverton (whose bizarre art launched a thousand mid-century sci-fi stories). Then readers turn to Bryan Baugh’s clear, detailed step-by-step instruction on how to draw dynamic cosmic action figures plus all the futuristic technology they can dream up. Perfect for artists, fans, even writers,Zap! How to Draw Fantastic Sci-Fi Comicslets the art of the future spring from the art of the past.

Hi-Yah!

Author : Steve Miller
Publisher : Watson-Guptill Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780823022465
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (224 download)

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Download or read book Hi-Yah! written by Steve Miller and published by Watson-Guptill Publications. This book was released on 2007 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You are ready, grasshopper. Ready to draw fantastic martial arts comics. Let Sensei Steve Miller guide you. Kung Fu Hustle. Kill Bill. Chuck Norris, Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan. The martial arts are all around us--and millions of children and adults prove that every day, by taking classes in karate, tae kwon do, kickboxing, kung fu, and other martial arts. NowSteve Millershows how to turn that interest in the martial arts to the visual arts.Hi-Yah! How to Draw Fantastic Martial Arts Comicsshows how to capture authentic, accurate martial arts poses on paper. Even beginners can learn how to turn the bodies of their characters into living weapons that kick, punch, throw, block, and chop their way onto the page. A brief history of martial arts around the world and an overview of the tao of drawing are followed by detailed step-by-steps on fluid anatomy, pressure points, punching and hand strikes, jumping, kicks, blocks, throws, weapons, warriors, drawing convincing confrontations and superpowerful combatants. • Huge potential market: Millions of children and adults in the U.S. study martial arts • Simple enough for beginners, detailed enough for advanced comics artists • Authentic poses from different martial arts

Extreme Worlds

Author : Francis Tsai
Publisher : IMPACT
ISBN 13 : 9781600613418
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (134 download)

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Download or read book Extreme Worlds written by Francis Tsai and published by IMPACT. This book was released on 2009-11-06 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a highly practical guide for budding artists who want to create their own extreme sci-fi worlds. Core elements of sci-fi art are taught through ingenious exercises and eleven detailed step by step projects. Subjects covered include aliens, robots, space ships, weapons, space stations and strange planets.

Scared!

Author : Steve Miller
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book Scared! written by Steve Miller and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SCARED! How to Draw Fantastic Horror Comic Charactersis a response to the rise in interest in the horror genre in film, comics, and graphic novels. Readers are given a brief history of horror comics-like EC, Vertigo, and DC Comics-and the influence of legendary horror genre artist Bernie Wrightson, before all manner of horror creatures are unleashed. In-depth step-by-step instructions are provided for drawing such horror subgenres asBring on the Monsters(werewolves, wolfman, and teenage werewolf);Love at First Bite(vampires, vampire bats, and vampire slayers);Up From the Depths(killer sharks, piranhas, and the swamp and its inhabitants); andSome Things Are Best Left Buried(the crypt, the mummy, and the ancient curse). Contributing artists include: • Legendary Master of the horror genre Bernie Wrightson Highlights of Wrightson's work include: Films (Ghostbusters, Batman, The Faculty, Spiderman) • Book Illustration (Stephen King'sThe Stand, Cycle of the Werewolf, Creepshow, the Dark Towerseries; Bernie Wrightson'sFrankenstein) • Comic Book Series (Swamp Thing, The Punisher, House of Mystery) • Mitch Byrd (White Wolf) • Arthur Adams (Creature from the Black Lagoongraphic novel) • Vince Locke (Sandman, Dead World)

Sci-Fi Art Now

Author : John Freeman
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 006200557X
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (62 download)

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Download or read book Sci-Fi Art Now written by John Freeman and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-10-19 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A richly illustrated collection of the newest and most exciting talent in sci-fi art and illustration. SCI-FI ART NOW brings together for the first time the finest, freshest, and most exciting talents in the world of sci-fi illustration. Artists from around the world-from China and Singapore to the United States and Europe-are represented in this volume, which focuses on the latest and most imaginative work being produced today. This book brings to light the most groundbreaking and talked about sci-fi art, ranging in media from comic books, movies, and TV programs to art, posters, toys, literature, collectibles, board games and video games. SCI-FI ART NOW is a comprehensive compilation that reveals fascinating background information, anecdotes, ideas, and inspirations relied on by the crÈme de la crÈme of contemporary science fiction painters, illustrators, and creators (whether established professionals such as Brett Norton, Liam Sharp, Paul McCaffrey, Klaus Hutter, and John Picacio, or brave new talents forging into the future). By analyzing how technique, tools, materials and media are applied to popular sub-genres such Sirens of Sci-Fi, Spacecraft and Astronauts, Aliens and Alien Worlds, Radical Robots, Incredible Cities, Future War, and Steampunk, each chapter illustrates the astounding artistry and diverse imagination behind this perennially popular genre. Crammed full of exquisite art from around the world and fascinating insights from the artists and creators, SCI-FI ART NOW is perfect for the many fans of science fiction.

Spaceships, Aliens, and Robots You Can Draw

Author : Nicole Brecke
Publisher : Millbrook Press
ISBN 13 : 0761359826
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (613 download)

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Download or read book Spaceships, Aliens, and Robots You Can Draw written by Nicole Brecke and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you love shiny UFOs or high-tech Mars rovers? Whatever your favorite space creation, you’ll soon be drawing out-of-this-world designs like a pro with the help of this fun book. Just follow the steps and you’ll have a sci-fi creation before you know it. Fun descriptions accompany the drawings, so you can learn all about spaceships, aliens, and robots. You’ll also find tips on adding details to your drawing - like a flag for your astronaut or a remote control for your giant robot. So get out some paper and grab a pencil. Then get ready, get set, and get drawing!

Space Art

Author : Michael Carroll
Publisher : Watson-Guptill Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780823048762
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (487 download)

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Download or read book Space Art written by Michael Carroll and published by Watson-Guptill Publications. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Space... the final art frontier... What is it like to walk through an alien world? Artists have been imagining otherworldly landscapes for hundreds of years—but only in the past few decades have we started to see what other planets and moons really look like. These exciting scientific discoveries have led to ever more "realistic" space art.Space Artshows artists how to capture and create these partly real, partly imagined vistas by combining the latest facts with traditional landscape drawing. Put the two together and the results are memorable, dreamlike, haunting. AuthorMichael Carroll, one of the country's most distinguished astronomical artists, explains how to use washes and texturing, how to paint water and ice, rocks and geological formations, craters and alien skies. Linear and atmospheric perspective, color, composition, color, value, and shading are also covered as they relate to showing otherworldly landscapes. Fourteen paintings, building in complexity, are presented step-by-step, accompanied by NASA photos and the author’s own photos of mysterious landscapes closer to home: Death Valley, Iceland, Alaska. For everyone who has ever wanted to travel to far-off worlds... or just show what they’re imagining...Space Artis a rocket to the stars. • Combines the latest scientific research with landscape painting techniques • Author is one of the world’s foremost painters of space art • Twenty projects shown step by step—an art course in a book!

Even Aliens Need Snacks

Author : Matthew McElligott
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 080273815X
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (27 download)

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Book Synopsis Even Aliens Need Snacks by : Matthew McElligott

Download or read book Even Aliens Need Snacks written by Matthew McElligott and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-08-05 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this read-to-me eBook follow up to his breakout picture book, Even Monsters Need Haircuts, Matthew McElligott brings back the young monster barber in a new tale where his culinary concoctions bring him galaxy-wide fame. Creating snacks that make most humans queasy, this chef has found a new clientele--aliens. Readers will delight in McElligott's gently offbeat humor and unique artistry as spaceships full of hilarious creatures line up for a taste of the intergalactic cuisine.

Mecha Mania

Author : Christopher Hart
Publisher : Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780823030569
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Mecha Mania written by Christopher Hart and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers instructions for drawing various robots and futuristic figures in Japanese comics and animation, including spaceships, cyborgs, and weapons.

Beginner's Guide to Sketching

Author : 3D Total Publishing
Publisher : 3dtotal Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781909414778
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (147 download)

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Download or read book Beginner's Guide to Sketching written by 3D Total Publishing and published by 3dtotal Publishing. This book was released on 2019-02-05 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From robots and spaceships to aliens, Beginner's Guide to Sketching: Robots, Vehicles & Sci-fi Concepts is a perfect book for hobbyists and sci-fi fans.

Wally Wood

Author : Wallace Wood
Publisher : Woodwork, Wally Wood Classics
ISBN 13 : 9781934331415
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (314 download)

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Download or read book Wally Wood written by Wallace Wood and published by Woodwork, Wally Wood Classics. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Strange Worlds of Science Fiction is the most extensive collection to-date, of sci-fi comics by Hall of Fame creator Wallace Wood."--P. [4] of cover.

Fifty Fantasy Vehicles to Draw and Paint

Author : Keith Thompson
Publisher : David & Charles Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780715326831
Total Pages : 127 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (268 download)

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Download or read book Fifty Fantasy Vehicles to Draw and Paint written by Keith Thompson and published by David & Charles Publishers. This book was released on 2007 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows how to draw and paint awe-inspiring fantasy vehicles, from futuristic dream cars to magical floating ships and alien spacecraft, in a range of traditional and digital media. This work contains fantastical designs featuring a breakdown of basic constructional shapes, sketched outline drawings, and artwork with close-ups of complex details.

Utopia/Dystopia

Author : Michael D. Gordin
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400834953
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Utopia/Dystopia written by Michael D. Gordin and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2010-08-23 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The concepts of utopia and dystopia have received much historical attention. Utopias have traditionally signified the ideal future: large-scale social, political, ethical, and religious spaces that have yet to be realized. Utopia/Dystopia offers a fresh approach to these ideas. Rather than locate utopias in grandiose programs of future totality, the book treats these concepts as historically grounded categories and examines how individuals and groups throughout time have interpreted utopian visions in their daily present, with an eye toward the future. From colonial and postcolonial Africa to pre-Marxist and Stalinist Eastern Europe, from the social life of fossil fuels to dreams of nuclear power, and from everyday politics in contemporary India to imagined architectures of postwar Britain, this interdisciplinary collection provides new understandings of the utopian/dystopian experience. The essays look at such issues as imaginary utopian perspectives leading to the 1856-57 Xhosa Cattle Killing in South Africa, the functioning racist utopia behind the Rhodesian independence movement, the utopia of the peaceful atom and its global dissemination in the mid-1950s, the possibilities for an everyday utopia in modern cities, and how the Stalinist purges of the 1930s served as an extension of the utopian/dystopian relationship. The contributors are Dipesh Chakrabarty, Igal Halfin, Fredric Jameson, John Krige, Timothy Mitchell, Aditya Nigam, David Pinder, Marci Shore, Jennifer Wenzel, and Luise White.

Aliens, Robots, and Spaceships

Author : Jeff Rovin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780816031078
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Aliens, Robots, and Spaceships written by Jeff Rovin and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This action-packed reference of science fiction characters and creations details not only the famous but also the lesser known.

Scraps Of The Untainted Sky

Author : Thomas Moylan
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429977034
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book Scraps Of The Untainted Sky written by Thomas Moylan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-03-05 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dystopian narrative is a product of the social ferment of the twentieth century. A hundred years of war, famine, disease, state terror, genocide, ecocide, and the depletion of humanity through the buying and selling of everyday life provided fertile ground for this fictive underside of the utopian imagination. From the classical works by E. M. Forster, Yevgeny Zamyatin, Aldous Huxley, George Orwell, and Margaret Atwood, through the new maps of hell in postwar science fiction, and most recently in the dystopian turn of the 1980s and 1990s, this narrative machine has produced challenging cognitive maps of the given historical situation by way of imaginary societies which are even worse than those that lie outside their authors' and readers' doors.In Scraps of the Untainted Sky , Tom Moylan offers a thorough investigation of the history and aesthetics of dystopia. To situate his study, Moylan sets out the methodological paradigm that developed within the interdisciplinary fields of science fiction studies and utopian studies as they grow out of the oppositional political culture of the 1960 and 1970s (the context that produced the project of cultural studies itself). He then presents a thorough account of the textual structure and formal operations of the dystopian text. From there, he focuses on the new science-fictional dystopias that emerged in the context of the economic, political, and cultural convulsions of the 1980s and 1990s, and he examines in detail three of these new "critical dystopias:" Kim Stanley Robinson's The Gold Coast, Octavia Butler's The Parable of the Sower , and Marge Piercy's He, She, and It .With its detailed, documented, and yet accessible presentation, Scraps of the Untainted Sky will be of interest to established scholars as well as students and general readers who are seeking an in-depth introduction to this important area of cultural production.

So You Want to Be a Robot

Author : A. Merc Rustad
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781590216415
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (164 download)

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Download or read book So You Want to Be a Robot written by A. Merc Rustad and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-06 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step one: forget the convention and disregard the binary. Gender? Sexuality? Old words unsuited for new consciousness. The twenty-one stories in this book challenge the imagination as only acclaimed author A. Merc Rustad can. Pages of robots and AIs constructing lives and exploring "humanity"; wasted worlds with monstrous cityhearts; assassins and the perils of enchanted labyrinths; and always the raw truths of love, loss, and devotion. Step two: read these science-fiction and fantasy tales as if they are the only stories you will discover on your bookshelf this day. Step three: dare to feel.