{"product_id":"secret-teachings-of-a-comic-book-master-the-art-of-alfredo-alcala-paperback","title":"Secret Teachings of a Comic Book Master: The Art of Alfredo Alcala - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHeidi MacDonald\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePhillip Dana Yeh\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGil Kane\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlfredo Alcala is one of the most disciplined and perceptive artists inking in comics. The years of distinguished work have earned Alfredo a special place in comics history. -- Gil Kane.\u003cbr\u003eIn the late 1960s, an extremely talented group of Filipino illustrators took the American comic book industry by storm -- and the late Alfredo Alcala led the way, working for both Marvel and DC on such popular characters as Conan the Barbarian and Batman. This unique work is loaded with amazing art and pointers on observational methods, composition, and other techniques. In addition to insightful interviews with Alcala, the book features pages from his groundbreaking masterwork, \u003ci\u003eVoltar, \u003c\/i\u003ewhich was hailed as a new concept in comic book form, an epic in narrative art, and a milestone in sequential art illustration. Students, professionals, teachers, and fans will treasure this inspiring volume and its insider's look at comic book artistry. \u003cbr\u003eA wonderful look at the thought process of one of the best artist\/inkers in comic book history and should be read, not just by comic book fans, but by anyone who appreciates great art. -- Rushford Public Library\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in Talisay, Negros Occidental in the Philippines, Alfredo P. Alcala (1925-2000) was a legendary comic book artist. His sword-and-sorcery hero Voltar, created in 1963, gained him international acclaim, particularly in the United States. For Marvel and DC comics, the award winner worked on such popular characters as Conan the Barbarian, Howard the Duck, and Swamp Thing.\u003cbr\u003eHeidi MacDonald is an American comic book writer and editor based in New York City.\u003cbr\u003ePhillip Dana Yeh is an American writer and illustrator of comic books based in California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 10.9 x 8.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 21, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45604979015724,"sku":"9780486800417","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/smartsupplydeals.com\/products\/secret-teachings-of-a-comic-book-master-the-art-of-alfredo-alcala-paperback","provider":"Smart supply deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}