Wow, stunning layout blocking! I love the way Meskin uses a high angle, then a low angle, then a high angle to juxtapose shots on page 4 (the great film makers do this too!) Then the amazing panel on page 6 of the train, so clear and dynamic! Amazing stuff!
He was probably only looking for ways to simplify, using a cinamatic language that was still there at that time. Milton Caniff used the same tricks in Terry, before he 'calmed dien' in Steve Canyon.
I am slowly selling my comics, cartoon and newspaper collection on Ebay. In short, when I am done scanning them and they are on the blog, I no longer need to keep the original paper. If you want to go and have a look what I have on sale now, please go to http://www.ebay.com/sch/gerapeldoorn/m.html?item=152381924308&ssPageName=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562. Prices are low and I combine for shipping.
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Wow, stunning layout blocking! I love the way Meskin uses a high angle, then a low angle, then a high angle to juxtapose shots on page 4 (the great film makers do this too!) Then the amazing panel on page 6 of the train, so clear and dynamic! Amazing stuff!
He was probably only looking for ways to simplify, using a cinamatic language that was still there at that time. Milton Caniff used the same tricks in Terry, before he 'calmed dien' in Steve Canyon.
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