Drawing on the Funny Side of the Brain

Drawing on the Funny Side of the Brain is Christopher Hart’s guide to creating jokes for cartoons and comic strips. This digital PDF edition is available for instant download.

First published in 1998 by Watson-Guptill Publications, the book combines cartoon drawing, joke writing, and humorous visual design in one illustrated volume.

Its contents are organized around funny characters, jokes, layout, design, and professional cartooning.

Book Overview

Drawing on the Funny Side of the Brain explains the creative foundations of cartoon humor. Christopher Hart addresses how to draw funny characters, write jokes, and develop humorous layouts and designs for cartoons and comic strips.

The book also includes a section titled “To Be a Professional Cartoonist,” followed by an index. It is suited to readers exploring cartooning technique, comic strip characters, visual jokes, and cartoon composition.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Methods for drawing funny characters.
• Guidance on writing jokes for cartoons and comic strips.
• Ideas related to humorous layout and design.
• A section on becoming a professional cartoonist.
• An index for locating topics within the book.

Why This Book Matters

This book brings drawing, writing, and page design together as parts of cartooning technique. Its focus on comic strip characters and visual jokes makes it a relevant reference for studying how cartoon humor is developed on the page.

As a 1998 publication from Watson-Guptill Publications, it also represents an established print-era approach to learning cartooning through illustrated instruction.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital PDF download with no physical shipping. Access is available after purchase.

The file can be read with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and compatible reading apps that support PDF files.

FAQ

When can I access the book?
Access is available after purchase as an instant digital download.

Will I receive a physical copy?
No. This product is a digital PDF, and no physical copy is shipped.

Which devices support the file?
The PDF works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and PDF-compatible reading apps.

Download Drawing on the Funny Side of the Brain for a focused reference on cartoon drawing, joke writing, and humorous design.

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