This author is celebrated for his dark humor and a drawing style that is both simple and remarkably effective. His works delve into the complexities of the human psyche, offering a unique perspective. Through his comics, he provides an unfiltered look at everyday life and internal struggles. His distinctive visual approach leaves a lasting impression on readers.
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A diverse group of elementary school students explores the world of geometry through engaging lessons and playful activities in this educational STEAM graphic novel. The narrative combines fun storytelling with educational content, helping young readers discover the simple shapes that form the foundation of their environment, both in the classroom and on the playground.
Who knew shapes could be so much fun? Respected art professor and creator Ivan Brunetti still remembers the fun he had playing with shapes as a kid. In the hands of the author/artist of Wordplay, 3x4, and Comics: Easy as ABC, shapes explode, divide, and multiply, offering young readers a basic yet exciting art and math lesson. Kids will laugh as they learn—and will also see the world in a new way. Brunetti deftly highlights the nature and logic of shapes, laying a foundation for geometry and illustration for readers of all ages!
Geared towards children, parents, teachers, and librarians, this guide offers an engaging introduction to the world of comics. It explores the history, art, and storytelling techniques unique to the medium, while providing practical tips for creating and enjoying comics. Readers will find recommendations for various comic styles and genres, fostering a love for reading and creativity among young audiences. This resource serves as both an educational tool and a fun way to inspire exploration in the vibrant realm of comics.
Filled with activities, Comics: Easy as ABC is a fun way for young readers to effortlessly and playfully start thinking like writers and artists. This simple guide is also aimed at parents, teachers, and librarians: all will enjoy learning the ABCs of this popular and rapidly growing medium. Children kindergarten-age and up are shown how to use basic shapes to make faces, eyes, noses, and design their own characters. Ivan Brunetti’s funny and incisive advice on the language of comics (panels, lettering, balloons, and so much more) naturally leads budding artists and writers into thinking about their characters, settings, and prompts. A section with essential tips on how to read comics with young children rounds out the package. Featuring advice from master cartoonists and star authors— including Geoffrey Hayes, Eleanor Davis, Art Spiegelman, and many others.
★So exemplary an execution of a simple concept that it can be read multiple ways—as multiplication, counting, sorting—without sacrificing fun."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review Fun by the dozen! Annemarie and her clever classmates must draw sets of twelve and use their imagination to come up with creative and innovative solutions. Young readers will delight in the counting game while learning the basics of multiplication. Star cartoonist IVAN BRUNETTI, author of spectacular books like Comics: Easy as ABC! and Wordplay makes an ingenious and fun-to-read comic that turns everyone, young and old alike, into a math whiz!
Go "outside," "elsewhere," and down the "rabbit hole" with this hilarious introduction to compound words. Young readers will fall in love with the English language as they watch star cartoonist Ivan Brunetti put his sly spin on vocabulary. The lesson here? Even "homework" is fun when you let yourself play with the words.
A glimpse inside the mind and artistic process of a fascinating contemporary cartoonist
The best cartooning is efficient visual storytelling - it is as much a matter of writing as it is of drawing. This book presents fifteen lessons on the art of cartooning, guiding his readers through written passages on cartooning terminology, techniques, tools, and theory.
Featuring a collection of morally ambiguous and humorously perplexing gag cartoons, this book presents Brunetti's work in a stark black-and-white format. The unassuming packaging contrasts sharply with the vibrant and often hilarious content, inviting readers to explore the depths of his unique artistic vision.
The creator of the comic book series "Schizo" offers recent works by seventy-five of his favorite contemporary North American comic artists in this collection of graphic fiction.