Using comic art to improve speaking, reading and writing / Steve Bowkett and Tony Hitchman.
| Author/creator | Bowkett, Stephen |
| Other author | Hitchman, Tony, 1952- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | [1st.] |
| Publication Info | Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, |
| Description | 185 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction : comic art as a visual organiser for planning writing -- Strong openings -- Opening lines -- What do you want the reader to see? -- Details add to the tension -- Jump into the action -- Small, important details -- Drawing as visual shorthand -- Scripting -- Strong endings -- Creating quick characters -- Don't take that tone with me! -- Heroes and villains -- Controlling pace -- Build up the drama -- Anticipation -- Genre -- Using Kapow! techniques for art appreciation -- Kapow! techniques and non-fiction writing -- A note on rough layouts -- Afterword : the learning value of comics. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2011024853 |
| ISBN | 9780415675505 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 0415675502 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 9780415675512 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 0415675510 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 9780203809440 (ebook) |
| ISBN | 0203809440 (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |