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Like last month’s recommendation, this is one of the few books that have caught my eye in the sea of art books that are available. This book is unique because it features not only sketches from the author, but also interviews and images from other artists from a variety of fields. You will find snippets from such people as Glen Keane, Peter de Seve, and Jack Davis.
The author Tom Bancroft works in the animation industry and founded Funnypages Productions along with Rob Corley. He is most known for his work in Disney’s films Mulan and Brother Bear, and the Veggie Tales. You can see examples of his artwork and sketches at the Funnypages Productions Blog.
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April 10th, 2008 at 11:13 am
I’ve owned this book for a while and I can say it’s a precious resource specially if you are looking beyond the “how to draw” book landfill. As far as I know this is the only book dealing with the ins and outs of character design in depth. Sure, there are basic sketch tips and things like that, but the book’s main attraction is on the nuances and observations that make the difference between a good character design and a great one. Of course I can also recommend it for anyone who is into creating characters for fun or profit.