Comic Book Lettering the Comicraft Way

Click to enlarge 64 Full Color pages, cover by Brian Bolland June 2003 | $9.95 Diamond Order #JAN031884

By Richard Starkings & John 'JG' Roshell

Because You Demanded It! 64 pages of comic book lettering tips and tricks from the award-winning Comicraft studio. This full color step-by-step guide is filled to the brim with the wisdom -- and wit! -- of Comicraft founders Richard Starkings and John 'JG' Roshell.

Comic Book Lettering the Comicraft Way features a stunning cover of HIP FLASK by Brian Bolland and two HIP FLASK comic strips created by Kurt Busiek & Stuart Immonen and Jeph Loeb & Ian Churchill, alongside contributions from a galaxy of comic book stars including J. Scott Campbell, Dave Gibbons, Christian Gossett, Ladronn, Scott Lobdell, Joe Madureira, Carlos Pacheco, Joe Quesada, Tim Sale, Kurt Busiek, Joe Casey and Joe Kelly.

Step by Step, Comic Book Lettering the Comicraft Way guides readers through the process of lettering a comic strip digitally. From font design to balloon placement, sound effects, signage, title page and publication design, the creators of "The World's Greatest Comic Book Fonts" cover every conceivable aspect of comic book lettering. Lavishly illustrated by examples drawn from Comicraft's ten years as America's premier comic book lettering studio, this manual is an essential tool for comic book creators everywhere.

"Want to know more about comics? It's a must-buy. Want to make your own comics? It's a must-buy. Don't miss it."
— Maggie Thompson, Comics Buyers Guide

"I was amazed at the level of scientific thought that goes into directing your eyes and reader voice through letters on the page. I cannot say enough good about this work... if you are going into the industry or hope to, buy this book." (4/4)
— Alexander Ness, SlushFactory.com

"Starkings presents such an interesting take on this unnoticed art form, that any reader will pay more attention to the lettering next time he visits the drugstore."
— Tim Hartnett, SilverBulletComicBooks.com

"An excellent bare bones start to the world of computer lettering."
— Augie De Blieck, Comicbookresources.com

"Just like a director should take an acting class and an actor should be aware of what the lighting director does, anyone interested in the craft of comics should learn more about the almost invisible craft of lettering, and this is a good place to start."
— Chris Allen, MoviePoopShoot.com

"An amazing resource. Hell, even if you don't ever need to letter, it's an enjoyable read."
— Doug Giffin, DigitalWebbing.com

"Richly illustrated, at times visually overwhelming, this is an essential resource on the craft of comic-book lettering."
— Communication Arts Magazine

"A lovely production and very informative."
— Dave Gibbons, artist , WATCHMEN & MARTHA WASHINGTON

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