Elaine R. S. Hodges (ed.)

The Guild Handbook of Scientific Illustration

Ed. by Elaine R. S. Hodges

• Buch mit Leinen-Einband

Produktbeschreibung

The Guild Handbook of Scientific Illustration, Second Edition Sponsored by the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators and written by top illustrators, scientists, and industry experts, The Guild Handbook of Scientific Illustration, Second Edition is an indispensable reference guide for anyone who produces, assigns, or simply appreciates scientific illustration. Offering broad coverage and more than 620 outstanding illustrations, this new edition offers up-to-date coverage on all aspects of this specialized field, from illustrating molecules and 3D modeling to important material and advice on copyright and contractual concerns, as well as establishing a freelance business. With step-by-step instructions, in-depth coverage of illustrative techniques and related tools, and helpful advice on the day-to-day business of scientific illustrating, it is easy to see why scientific illustrators refer to this book as their "bible."

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• 2. Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 640
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Mai 2003
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 287mm x 221mm x 36mm
• Gewicht: 1782g
• ISBN-13: 9780471360117
• ISBN-10: 0471360112
• Artikelnr.: 12330423

Autorenporträt

ELAINE R. S. HODGES worked as a scientific illustrator in the Department of Entomology at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History. After entering the field of scientific illustration at the Smithsonian in 1965, she helped found the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators, serving as its first newsletter editor and later as vice president and president. She has also lectured, taught, and written extensively in the field.

Inhaltsangabe

PART I. BASICS 1. Generalized Steps 2. Studio Basics 3. Archival
Considerations 4. Light on Form PART II. RENDERING 5. Line and Ink 6.
Pencil 7. Carbon Dust 8. Watercolor and Wash 9. Model Building 10. Gouache
and Acrylics 11. Airbrush 12. Murals and Dioramas 13. Model Building 14.
Introduction to Computer Graphics 15. From 2-D to 3-D PART III. SUBJECT
MATTER 16. Illustrating Molecules 17. Illustrating Earth Sciences 18.
Illustrating Astronomy 19. Illustrating Plants 20. Illustrating Fossils 21.
Illustrating Invertebrates 22. Illustrating Fishes 23. Illustrating
Amphibians and Reptiles 24. Illustrating Birds 25. Illustrating Mammals 26.
Illustrating Animals in Their Habitats 27. Illustrating Humans and Their
Artifacts 28. Illustrating Medical Subjects PART IV. BEYOND BASICS 29.
Using the Microscope 30. Charts and Diagrams 31. Cartography for the
Scientific Illustrator 32. Copy Photography 33. The Printing Process PART
V. THE BUSINESS OF SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATION 34. Copyright 35. Contracts 36.
Operating a Freelance Business