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

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.