The Guild Handbook of Scientific Illustration

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Elaine R. S. Hodges (Department of Entomology at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History)

The Guild Handbook of Scientific Illustration

Elaine R. S. Hodges (Department of Entomology at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History)

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Wiley
15 May 2003

Illustration; Mathematics & Sciences; Biology, life sciences

"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."""

Edited by: Elaine R. S. Hodges (Department of Entomology at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History)
Imprint: Wiley
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 224mm, Spine: 41mm
Weight: 1.452kg
ISBN: 9780471360117
ISBN 10: 0471360112
Pages: 640
Publication Date: 15 May 2003
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Authors and Editors vii Acknowledgments ix Introduction xi Part I Basics 1 1 Generalized Steps 3 2 Studio Basics 23 3 Archival Considerations 58 4 Light on Form 89 Part II Rendering Techniques 111 5 Line and Ink 113 6 Pencil 133 7 Carbon Dust 151 8 Watercolor and Wash 161 9 Gouache and Acrylics 178 10 Airbrush 189 11 Murals and Dioramas 198 12 Model Building 205 13 Introduction to Computer Graphics 218 14 From 2D to 3D 247 Part III Subject Matter 263 15 Illustrating Molecules 267 16 Illustrating Earth Sciences 271 17 Illustrating Astronomy 282 18 Illustrating Plants 295 19 Illustrating Fossils 317 20 Illustrating Invertebrates 343 21 Illustrating Fishes 365 22 Illustrating Amphibians and Reptiles 385 23 Illustrating Birds 401 24 Illustrating Mammals 423 25 Illustrating Animals in Their Habitats 443 26 Illustrating Humans and Their Artifacts 461 27 Illustrating Medical Subjects 484 Part IV Beyond Basics 499 28 Using the Microscope 501 29 Charts and Diagrams 517 30 Cartography for the Scientific Illustrator 528 31 Copy Photography 551 32 The Printing Process 563 Part V The Business of Scientific Illustration 581 33 Copyright 583 34 Contracts 589 35 Operating a Freelance Business 595 Index to Illustrators 609 Index 611 About the Editors 626

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.