Scott McCloud

Giuseppe Castellano talks to cartoonist, author, and presenter, Scott McCloud, about the very real problem of poor visual communication in our society; what comics are and could be; why living in a phenomenal world isn’t as great as it sounds; and more.To learn more about Scott, visit scottmccloud.com.Artists mentioned in this episode include: Murray Tinkelman, Alan Moore, Will Eisner, Osamu Tezuka, Art Spiegelman, Dave Gibbons, Larry Marder, William Hogarth, Rodolphe Töpffer, Katsushika Hokusai, and Richard Outcault If you find value in this podcast, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack, or a supporter on Patreon. On either platform, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”—among other perks and benefits. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.