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With grace, poetry, clarity, and expert knowledge, artist Etienne Appert brings us a book about the very origins of the art of illustration—what it means and why it exists.

“Why do you draw?” A simple question by a young boy moves the author to travel with him down the River of Ink, which flows from the present day back to the very first illustration drawn by a human. Along the way, they visit legendary artists of the past and encounter personal tales that explore the philosophy of communication through drawing. Why do we draw? It’s a simple question with a spellbinding and complex answer with an entirely new and entertaining look at the history of art.

Also featured is an illustrated interview between Appert and comics master Scott McCloud (Understanding Comics, The Sculptor) that no reader should miss!

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“Appert’s themes will resonate with both artists and their appreciators.” * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *

River of Ink

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    A Paperback / softback by Etienne Appert

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      Book details

      Publisher Humanoids, Inc
      Published 22 July 2021
      ISBN-13 9781643375618
      978-1643375618
      ISBN-10 164337561X
      Also in:
      Art & Photography Illustration and commercial art Theory of art

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      With grace, poetry, clarity, and expert knowledge, artist Etienne Appert brings us a book about the very origins of the art of illustration—what it means and why it exists.

      “Why do you draw?” A simple question by a young boy moves the author to travel with him down the River of Ink, which flows from the present day back to the very first illustration drawn by a human. Along the way, they visit legendary artists of the past and encounter personal tales that explore the philosophy of communication through drawing. Why do we draw? It’s a simple question with a spellbinding and complex answer with an entirely new and entertaining look at the history of art.

      Also featured is an illustrated interview between Appert and comics master Scott McCloud (Understanding Comics, The Sculptor) that no reader should miss!

      Trade Review
      “Appert’s themes will resonate with both artists and their appreciators.” * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *

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