Squid Reads: Understanding Comics
So you thought the Ultrasquid was some ignoramus that does not read… Wrong!
Our first book in this series is Scott McCloud’s “Understanding Comics - The Invisible Art” . You would think that it is merely a book for people interested in drawing their own comics, however it is so much more than that. In fact, it is actually a historical and almost philosophical overview of comics in general. He dissects the subject’s nature down to its core functions, and explains how and why it works so well as a narrative medium. This could sound like dry material, but Scott McClouds ingenius method of telling the story via cartoon form and his excellent way of portraying his message makes it a delightful read.
The squid had a great time reading this one, it threw all of its tentacles high in the air after it finished reading it, so I think it is safe to say it is highly recommended read both for comic writers and enthusiasts.
