The Guild handbook of scientific illustration
By: edited by Elaine R.S. Hodges ; with Steve Buchanan, John Cody, Trudy Nicholson.
Contributors: Hodges, Elaine R. S., 1937-; Guild of Natural Science Illustrators (U.S.)
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: John Wiley
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Hoboken, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 623
Subjects: Scientific illustration.; Natural history illustration.
Other titles: Scientific illustration
Description: "This Second Edition offers broad coverage, ranging from a basic discussion of the roles and responsibilities of the scientist (or client) and the illustrator to the most current technological advances in the field. It includes new chapters on basic computer graphics, murals, model building, illustrating molecules, astronomy, 3D modeling, and earth sciences. The hundreds of tools and materials that the illustrator uses are examined here, with specific recommendations for surfaces, media, drawing tools, propping materials, measuring devices, and more. Real-world guidance, best practices, and helpful tips support the text, as well as information on innovative applications unique to scientific illustration."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes indexes.