How to Draw Cartoons

by Syd Hoff

bright softcover with great illustrations;book is a great learning tool for children

Genres: Art, Picture Books, Childrens, Nonfiction, Drawing

Paperback

First published January 1, 1975

About the author

Whether you’re seven or seventy, the chances are you’ve probably come in contact with one of his many books (150 plus), or cartoons that have appeared in over 200 magazines in the course of his lifetime, including Laugh it Off which was syndicated for 20 years. His comic strip Tuffy, about a little girl who did funny things, was declared essential for national morale during WWII by William Randolph Hearst.

Syd has worked in diverse genres. He had the distinct honor of working with Alfred Hitchcock and Ellery Queen as a contributor of short fiction writing. He was awarded national advertising commissions for large companies such as Chevrolet, Maxwell House Coffee and others. He had his own TV show (Tales of Hoff on CBS), traveled the world as entertainment on cruise ships and entertained children and teachers in schools and libraries across the country.

Reviews

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have always liked the work of Syd Hoff and with this wonderful book he shows you how he taps into the creative process. I think that those looking to have a career writing books for children will really get great tips from this book, tips that will allow them to start to create stories the same way that Syd Hoff did.

[Apryl Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Seriously, this broke me out of my boring phase!

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[Michael Fitzgerald · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pretty basic. Not nearly as detailed and systematic as the Ed Emberley books.

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

A very short and very simple guide on drawing cartoon people and a few animals. I'd say good fun for lower elementary kids for a few hours. I do love Syd Hoff's illustrations, so I think I was hoping for a bit more.

[Dmcw · Rating 3 out of 5]

good starter book for kid cartoonists