|  | Hodges, Elaine R. S. (ed.)
The Guild Handbook of Scientific Illustration
 2. Edition July 2003
169.- Euro
2003. 640 Pages, Hardcover
ISBN 978-0-471-36011-7 - John Wiley & Sons
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| Short description
This updated edition addresses hundreds of tools and materials, with recommendations for surfaces, media, drawing tools, mounting materials, measuring devices, and more. Complete coverage includes the business aspects of scientific illustration, such as copyright issues, contractual concerns, and advice on starting a free-lance business.
From the contents
Authors and Editors.
Acknowledgements.
Introduction.
PART I. BASICS.
Generalized Steps.
Studio Basics.
Archival Considerations.
Light on Form.
PAT II. RENDERING TECHNIQUES.
Line and Ink.
Pencil.
Carbon Dust.
Watercolor and Wash.
Gouache and Acrylics.
Airbrush.
Murals and Dioramas.
Model Building.
Introduction to Computer Graphics.
From 2-D to 3-D.
PART III. SUBJECT MATTER.
Illustrating Molecules.
Illustrating Earth Sciences.
Illustrating Astronomy.
Illustrating Plants.
Illustrating Fossils.
Illustrating Invertebrates.
Illustrating Fishes.
Illustrating Amphibians and Reptiles.
Illustrating Birds.
Illustrating Mammals.
Illustrating Animals in Their Habitats.
Illustrating Humans and Their Artifacts.
Illustrating Medical Subjects.
PART IV. BEYOND BASICS.
Using the Microscope.
Charts and Diagrams.
Cartography for the Scientific Illustrator.
Copy Photography.
The Printing Process.
PART V. THE BUSINESS OF SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATION.
Copyright.
Contracts.
Operating a Freelance Business.
Index of Illustrators.
Index.
About the Editors.
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