Category Archives: reviews

Book Review: Small Time Operator

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Max West

It’s been awhile since I’ve done a book review.  As I’ve recently done my taxes, I thought I’d talk about a text that I own and have consulted when I decided to set up a company to produce and market … Continue reading →

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Review: The Art of Atari

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Max West

Today, I have something of personal interest to me that I find handy for inspiration.  It’s an art book; many exist out there for television and feature films.  These books show the creative process behind such franchises like Star Wars, … Continue reading →

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Review: Drawing in Pen & Ink

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Max West

It’s been quite some time since I’ve done a book review so today I plan to talk about a handy manual that can help you in drawing comics.  The main tool used in drawing comics is the pen.  Some out … Continue reading →

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Review: Imaginative Realism

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Max West

Today, I’m reviewing the book by James Gurney titled Imaginative Realism: How To Paint What Doesn’t Exist. Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn’t Exist. Kansas City: Andrews McMeel Pub, 2009 (Above image courtesy of Dick Blick, famous art supplies store) … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Words That Sell

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Max West

It’s been awhile since I’ve done a book review.  So I have one here that should be a boon to anyone who makes comics. Promotion is necessary and you must market your work, even if your work is handled by … Continue reading →

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Review: The Non-Designer’s Design Book

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Max West

Today, I’m doing a book review. It’s been ages since I’ve done one and I have a title here that may be of interest to self-publishers like us. The book is The Non-Designer’s Design Book by Robin P. Williams. Just … Continue reading →

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Review: How to Draw Cartoons Editors Will Buy

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Max West

I’ve got another book review today and it’s somewhat different from other books I’ve reviewed.  It’s a title by the late George Webster Crenshaw (1913-2007) called How to Draw Cartoons Editors Will Buy. This book was featured on the Small Press … Continue reading →

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Review: Search Engine Optimization for Dummies

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Max West

I’ve got a new book review today for all of you.  It’s been awhile since I’ve done one of those.  Is it a book about drawing with pen and ink?  Is it about layouts and frames for your comics?  Is … Continue reading →

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Review: Casey the Pillow Fighter

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Max West

As a favor, I thought I’d do a review of a small press comic that I picked up while attending the MoCCA Festival 2012 – Casey the Pillow Fighter by Gary Cohen and Louie Chin. Casey the Pillow Fighter is … Continue reading →

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Review: the Snowman

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Max West

As I prepare for my trip to Manchester tomorrow, I thought I’d share another book review today. This book is one that I believe has much potential for those out there who want to learn how to make comics, especially … Continue reading →

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