Animated cartoons - Janet Nunn

This popular title is relaunched in June 2006 with a fresh new cover design. Packed with two-colour step-by-step illustrations, this comprehensive guide provides all the techniques needed to master the art of drawing animated cartoons.

Learn to Draw Animated Cartoons includes everything from developing human and animal characters to making your cartoons move.

All the fundamentals are covered, to give the reader a sound foundation in drawing and animation techniques, with step-by-step illustrations demonstrating how to put them into practice. The book includes accessible and practical information on:

Tools and equipment, including camcorders and PCs
Giving your cartoons weight, speed and body
Key drawings, special effects and animation
Creating a plot and storyboard

Perfect for total beginners, Learn to Draw Animated Cartoons will also be valuable for experienced artists seeking to improve their cartoon drawing skills.

Janet Nunn has worked in animation for 30 years and has been involved with TV series, feature films, and subjects as diverse as 'Heavy Metal' and Tom & Jerry.

Graham Garside is a professional animator who worked for many years at Central Television as Senior Graphic Designer. He has also run his own studio.