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The Art of Editing Graphic Novels

By Anastacia Ferry @anastacialace

June 17, 2020 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

The Art of Editing Graphic Novels

In a previous blog post, we discussed how editors in the comic book industry have their work cut out for them. While they’re certainly not the only type of editor who deals with multimedia editing, comics and graphic novel editors face unique challenges compared to those who deal with more traditional texts like children’s books or even textbooks. One of the key differences in this type of editing is that graphic novels utilize sequential art to tell the story. While other editors still have to look at whatever images they’re using, comics editors need to pay equal or even greater attention to the art.

Filed Under: Editing Tagged With: Art, artist, comic book, comics, Editing, graphic novel, graphic novels, Scott Mccloud, Tim Sale

Wait, There’s a Difference? Book Designers vs. Illustrators

By Jenny Kimura

September 23, 2019 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

Wait, There’s a Difference? Book Designers vs. Illustrators

Whereas fine art (such as illustration) looks inward by asking the viewer to see the artist behind the art, graphic design looks outward by asking the viewer to see the art and go do something because of it. While these two concepts overlap in places, the purpose of each is very different.

Filed Under: Design, Manager Monday Tagged With: Art, artist, book covers, book design, book interiors, Design, designer, graphic design, graphic designer, illustration, Illustrator

Rehousing History: Finding a New Home for Our 1885 Chandler & Price Letterpress

By Elizabeth Hughes @elizabig

March 19, 2018 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

Rehousing History: Finding a New Home for Our 1885 Chandler & Price Letterpress

Last term, boxes were meticulously packed and labeled for either our temporary office or deep storage. Some supplies even lived in managers’ cars during the winter break. There was one item, however, that needed special attention: our 1885 Chandler & Price letterpress.

Filed Under: Manager Monday Tagged With: Art, artist, c3:initiative, Chandler & Price, Design, historical, history, letterpress, non-profit, Ooligan, portland state university, print, Printing, restored, type, typesetting, Vintage

Green Book Design: Economy of Length for The Wax Bullet War

By Paul Dudley

December 10, 2013 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

Green Book Design: Economy of Length for The Wax Bullet War

Last year, Ooligan Press entered the ranks of publishers that are certified by the Green Press Initiative. GPI is a program that rewards publishers for making the environmentally responsible decision to commit to reducing their carbon footprint according to specific benchmarks and to producing books using FSC-certified paper. The certification levels that GPI offers are […]

Filed Under: Inside Ooligan Tagged With: artist, Design, green, Green Press Initiative, green-book, ooligan press, Palatino Linotype, Sean Davis, soldier, sustainability, The Wax Bullet War, typography

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