Indispensable techniques from the mind of the master cartoonist who developed them

Will Eisner ( ) One f the most influential comic artists of the 20 th century Lays out the fundamentals of storytelling and their application in the comic book and graphic novel “Will Eisner is the father of the medium- a living legend who started it all. I am continually in awe. He makes me proud to be a cartoonist” – judd winick,

The Story of Storytelling Social behavior -to teach behavior within a community -to discuss morals and values - satisfy curiosity

What is a Story?

Telling a Story Words (oral/ written) Vs. Images “Image” = the memory or idea of an object or experience recorded by a narrator either mechanically (photography) or by hand (drawing)

Images as Narrative Tools Stereotype An idea or character that is standardized in a conventional form, without individuality Requires a familiarity with the audience and a recognition that each society has its own ingrained set of accepted stereotypes

Symbolism

All Kinds of Stories Slice- of – life = extracts an interesting segment form human experience and examines it realistically Life- story = single event in a single day to define a man and his life/ always confronted with difficulty