I’ve collected these graphic novels because the combination of illustrations and words inspire me, connect me with real characters, and take me on adventures to other worlds and ideas.
I hope they take you on a journey too.

5 Worlds

Hilda and the Midnight Giant

In Real Life

Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian

One year at Ellsmere

Be Prepared

Primates

Pumpkinheads

Bloom

Grimoire Noir

Gentelman Jim

Rollergirl

Tinitn and the Picaros

Nimona

The Arrival

How to Talk to Girls at Parties by Neil Gaimon, Fabio Moon, Gabriel Bi
Books on character design and story development help me to create memorable and engaging characters. For those interested in creating your own Graphic novel, Scott McCleod has a few books specifically focusing on this.

Animation with Preston Blair

How Comics Work

Perspective for Comic Book Artists

Understanding Comics

The Illusion of Life by Frank Thomas & Ollie Johnston

The Animator's Survival Kit by Richard Williams
'The Art of' books go into details about story, character and world design. It's a great way to get inspired, (or depressed, depending on your current level of confidence).

The Art of Kubo and the Two Strings

The Art of Miyazaki's Spirited Away

The Art of Dreamworks Animation by Ramin Zahed, Jeffery Katzenberg
