Books (what can you recommend?)

[CanAur]

Prepare to Board!
Creating Story and Characters for Animated Features and Shorts

by disney animator Nancy Beiman

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51U%2B5Z9HhvL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA240_SH20_OU01_.jpg

http://www.amazon.com/Prepare-Creating-Characters-Animated-Features/dp/0240808207/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1240426535&sr=8-1#

Her next book coming soon
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mxAWGL_IUh0/SYbLraNrWUI/AAAAAAAAALY/BCIHjPEuHpE/s320/coverinternetversion.jpg

Nancy's blog
http://madcartoonist.blogspot.com/2009/02/my-new-book.html

[DNethery]

Well, the usual essential reading :

Disney Animation : The Illusion of Life (http://www.amazon.com/Illusion-Life-Disney-Animation/dp/0786860707/) by Frank Thomas & Ollie Johnston

The Animator's Survival Kit (http://www.amazon.com/Animators-Survival-Kit-Richard-Williams/dp/0571202284/) by Richard Wiliams

Of more recent vintage:

Character Animation Crash Course (http://www.amazon.com/Character-Animation-Crash-Course-Goldberg/dp/1879505975/)by Eric Goldberg

Drawn To Life Vol. 1 & 2 (http://www.amazon.com/Drawn-Life-Classes-Stanchfield-Lectures/dp/0240810961) by Walt Stanchfield , edited by Don Hahn.

Elemental Magic : The Art of Special Effects Animation (http://www.amazon.com/Elemental-Magic-Special-Effects-Animation/dp/0240811631) by Joseph Gilland

Animation from Pencils to Pixels: Classical Techniques for the Digital Animator (http://www.amazon.com/Animation-Pencils-Pixels-Classical-Techniques/dp/0240806700) by Tony White

[Hana]

While they aren't exactly tutorial or how to books I have found that the 'Art of' books for many of the 3D animations (Finding 2D ones are a lot harder) amazingly inspirational and it's so lovely to see how characters have developed especially if you're particularly interested in character design.

I've found my personal favourite Kung Fu Panda and while I didn't care much for the movie this book when you pick it up is guaranteed to amaze you. It has so many lovely character sketches especially on Po the panda.

[DarkWolf91]

Everything DNethery mentioned is wonderful. I also recommend 'Force: Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators,' by Michael Mattesi.

[Snapai]

My personal favorite is of course, the Animator's Survival Kit, which has already been mentioned.

I have two books by Brian Lemay - http://www.brianlemay.com/ - the Layout and Character Design books. (Sadly, I got Vol 2 of each too, which contain no new material, just function as a lesson plan or exercises for everything covered in Vol 1 of each.)

And omigosh, you gotta get ahold of Vilppu's Drawing Manual - http://www.vilppustore.com/VDM.htm - and then once you've made sure you get that one, go back and get all his other full books too! :eek:

[zanekohler]

Let's not forget why we are here ;) Have to mention Mr. Bluth's Two books.


Don Bluth's Art Of Animation Drawing (http://www.amazon.com/Don-Bluths-Art-Animation-Drawing/dp/1595820086/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1240462917&sr=1-1)

Don Bluth's Art Of Storyboard (http://www.amazon.com/Don-Bluths-Art-Storyboard-Bluth/dp/1595820078/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1240462917&sr=1-2)

[CanAur]

Can you put some pictures in your posts, please?
Just links look not very interesting

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[loszhor]

There's so many to choose from. Alot of good suggestions are already up. Although it's not geared towards animation "Drawing the Marvel Way" has a small section dedicated to inventing action poses which you can easily convert to animation for some very nice motion.

[CanAur]

what about other drawing books?

http://jupiterbooks.ru/img/books/9780486436401.jpg
http://pointart.ru/img/artofanimaldrawing.jpg

[johncbeggs]

Can you put some pictures in your posts, please?
Just links look not very interesting

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I had the "art of animation drawing" for the longest time and I always studied and enjoyed it.

[dchilders89]

Don't forget about Eadward Muybridge's (spelling?) books.

http://www.amazon.com/Human-Figure-Motion-Eadweard-Muybridge/dp/0486202046/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1240530157&sr=1-1#

http://www.amazon.com/Animals-Motion-Eadweard-Muybridge/dp/0486202038/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1240530157&sr=1-2

[Don Bluth]

Let's not forget why we are here ;) Have to mention Mr. Bluth's Two books.


Don Bluth's Art Of Animation Drawing (http://www.amazon.com/Don-Bluths-Art-Animation-Drawing/dp/1595820086/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1240462917&sr=1-1)

Don Bluth's Art Of Storyboard (http://www.amazon.com/Don-Bluths-Art-Storyboard-Bluth/dp/1595820078/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1240462917&sr=1-2)

Thanks Zane, It's nice somebody noticed.:)

[DNethery]

Originally Posted by zanekohler
Let's not forget why we are here Have to mention Mr. Bluth's Two books.

Don Bluth's Art Of Animation Drawing

Don Bluth's Art Of Storyboard

Thanks Zane, It's nice somebody noticed.:)

Oh, definitely, definitely. I have both of those two books by Don Bluth and they are well worth owning. I guess I assumed that anyone who is on this forum ("Don Bluth Animation Forum" ) would probably already have those books !

By the way, does anyone know if Don's Art of Storyboarding book is officially out-of-print at this time ? The Amazon listing shows it as being available from a variety of sellers (http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/1595820078/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&qid=1240462917&sr=1-2&condition=used) , but as "Used" (and really expensive !) . It's not directly available from Amazon. But I have seen it in my local Barnes & Noble recently, so hopefully it is not out of print.

[skellener]

Drawn to Life: 20 Golden Years of Disney Master Classes, Volume 1: The Walt Stanchfield Lectures

http://www.animationmeat.com/rantsnraves/files/wltstnchfieldbooksvilbl-stanchfield1.jpg

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0240810961?ie=UTF8&tag=animationmeat&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=0240810961



Drawn to Life: 20 Golden Years of Disney Master Classes, Volume 2: The Walt Stanchfield Lectures

http://www.animationmeat.com/rantsnraves/files/wltstnchfieldbooksvilbl-stanchfield2-2.jpg

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0240811070?ie=UTF8&tag=animationmeat&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=0240811070

[CanAur]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41zFeNq4yFL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA240_SH20_OU01_.jpg

Does anybody know WHAT IS IT?
Michel Gagne says it's very cool book ))

[Snapai]

I literally just found out about that from another site recently. The Amazon.com link is http://www.amazon.com/dp/0240811631/ - and the look-inside stuff looks very promising. :D

So I just ordered the threepack of that and the Walt Stanchfield Notes (I have some of them from back when AnimationMeat hosted them, but I really want to see the full collection)

[Regan]

I saw those Don Bluth books at a bookstore last week...I was gonna go back and get them today, but I forgot because I was cleaning up my apartment all day. I want to get them before some one else does!

There was one that looked good by Erik Goldberg...that looked very useful.

And I saw the one about special effects, and what I noticed was the type was very big.

[DNethery]

[IMG]
Does anybody know WHAT IS IT?
Michel Gagne says it's very cool book )

Yes. This is one of the books on the list I posted up above.

Elemental Magic : The Art of Special Effects Animation (http://www.amazon.com/Elemental-Magic-Special-Effects-Animation/dp/0240811631) by Joseph Gilland is a book about hand-drawn animated effects , such as fire, water, smoke , electricity , explosions, "pixie dust" and other magical effects, etc.

Joe explains the physics behind animating these natural phenomenon and how to stylize them into drawn form.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_auvfLHX0fdE/SCdUP06pvcI/AAAAAAAAAMI/y8iWX2aBR2I/s1024/ducksplash1%20copy.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_auvfLHX0fdE/SCdUPE6pvaI/AAAAAAAAAL4/4thj2goUDow/s1152/campfirecomp2%20copy%201.jpg


See examples of Joe Gilland's effects work on his blog:

http://elementalmagic.blogspot.com/

[Regan]

Thanks Zane, It's nice somebody noticed.:)

I got both of these books today. The last ones left at the bookstore. :cool:

[lavallelee]

I got both of these books today. The last ones left at the bookstore. :cool:

i already own them, great books :D

[GdeSouza]

It's been years since I've read it but Acting: the first six lessons by Boleslavsky; written early
last century. I remember it being very transferrable to animation. It's written as a play about mentor to a student and talks about observation and getting into character.

http://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=acting+the+firstsix+lessons

[dartzy]

Another one to find is Timing for Animation by John Halas. Its long out of print now but worth the hunt...

not sure but think they may have reprinted it a few years ago...My copy is a photocopy from the library I did years ago LOL

[DNethery]

Another one to find is Timing for Animation by John Halas. Its long out of print now but worth the hunt...

not sure but think they may have reprinted it a few years ago...My copy is a photocopy from the library I did years ago LOL

Timing For Animation (http://www.amazon.com/Timing-Animation-Harold-Whitaker/dp/0240517148) has been reprinted and is currently in the process of being updated to include more on CG animation. (the new edition will be out next year ) .

The book is actually by Harold Whitaker and John Halas , but is widely acknowledged to be mostly the work of Harold Whitaker who was a longtime Head Animator at the Halas & Batchelor Studio (http://www.halasandbatchelor.co.uk/) in London.

[Rodney]

I see Tony White's new book has been published.
I'll definitely be purchasing this new book in the future.

This new offering looks to be largely a compilation of his first two books which I found very useful and educational. His first book can still be found on the cheap and provides a useful introduction into the basic mechanics and production of animation. I equate my copy of this well thumbed through book as an extension of Preston Blairs 'Cartoon Animation'. If Preston Blair introduced the concept of pendulum swings, walk cycles and the like to you in his book, Tony White shows you how to understand and draw those basic movements in 'the Animator's Workbook'.

Tony's second book, 'From Pencils to Pixels' is an ode to the art of classical hand drawn animation and a challenge to animators to return to those days of old. I classify it as animation's answer to Scott McCloud's scholarly studies into the inner workings and potential of the art of sequential images we can only find in comic books. If there is a difference in motivation it may be that whereas Tony resolves for us to return to an already accepted artform Scott promotes comic books because they traditionally are not.

Tony White is an award winning animator, educator and tireless proponent of traditionally drawn animation. I regard him as a graduate of the Richard Williams school of animation which I believe he would consider a distinct honor.

How Make Animated Films Masterclass - By Tony White (http://www.amazon.com/How-Make-Animated-Films-Masterclass/dp/0240810333/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1238621652&sr=8-1)

[lc1987h]

'Force: Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators,' by Michael Mattesi
http://www.snagpic.com/users/img/4092/n09x0302vnsn/clear.gif

[CanAur]

http://img.amazon.ca/images/I/41iAJsNxbQL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

Mike S. Fowler - Animation Background Layout
166 pages

http://www.amazon.ca/Animation-Background-Layout-Student-Professional/dp/0973160209/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books

[Poulpette]

Does anyone know if Don Bluth's “Art of Animation Drawing” is still available?
On Amazon.com, it's only available from different sellers, and on Amazon.fr, it is “temporary out of stock”, so, er…
I'd like to buy it, but not used, and I don't really like to buy some “used” (or even “new”) stuffs on the Internet when it's not from “official” sellers.

So, is it still available somewhere? I mean, if I go to a bookstore, can I order it or is it impossible?

[wolfsymphony]

Does anyone know if Don Bluth's “Art of Animation Drawing” is still available?
On Amazon.com, it's only available from different sellers, and on Amazon.fr, it is “temporary out of stock”, so, er…
I'd like to buy it, but not used, and I don't really like to buy some “used” (or even “new”) stuffs on the Internet when it's not from “official” sellers.

So, is it still available somewhere? I mean, if I go to a bookstore, can I order it or is it impossible?

Try eBay.. however, there doesn't seem to be any copies for sale at the moment. If it helps, I bought my copy from an store called universalathenaeum on eBay. Maybe you could try sending them a message regarding this book and if they plan to put up anymore copies for sale anytime soon.

Also, just wanted to add that both copies of Walt Stanchfield's Drawn to Life had just arrived yesterday. I've been reading them like crazy all day.. very VERY good and helpful books..not just for animation but for drawing also! I highly reccomend those!

[lavallelee]

I say buy the ones from the sellers on amazon. I have purchased from sellers on amazon before, and have had no problems.

[Poulpette]

Well, eBay isn't for me. I had a problem some years ago: I wanted to buy a videotape, the seller collected the check but never sent me the tape (and yet he had more than 90% of good comments!)… and that was because he just didn't have it.

So, since that day, I don't buy on the Internet anymore, excepted if I “know” the seller or if it is a well-know shop (just like Amazon :)).

Anyway, thank you for your information(s).

[wolfsymphony]

It's just unlucky I guess.. I've been using eBay for years and years and hve never had any problems with any sellers:) Also @Lavelle.. I would use Amazon but lot of the things they sell.. they won't do shipping to my country for some reason. No idea why.

[roxyryoko]

Does anyone know if Don Bluth's “Art of Animation Drawing” is still available?
On Amazon.com, it's only available from different sellers, and on Amazon.fr, it is “temporary out of stock”, so, er…
I'd like to buy it, but not used, and I don't really like to buy some “used” (or even “new”) stuffs on the Internet when it's not from “official” sellers.

So, is it still available somewhere? I mean, if I go to a bookstore, can I order it or is it impossible?

Does your school do book requests for the library? I sent a request in at my school and they managed to find a new version of it.
I'm going to check it out all winter break : ) and study it.

[zanekohler]

Another one to find is Timing for Animation by John Halas. Its long out of print now but worth the hunt...

not sure but think they may have reprinted it a few years ago...My copy is a photocopy from the library I did years ago LOL

If we are talking about the same one they actually just updated it a few months back with a 2nd edition that now has some info added for CG.

Timing for Animation, Second Edition (Paperback) (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0240521609/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0240517148&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0R2RDAXZ911F9RD5AAAA)

[dartzy]

I think its the same one, Zane. Not sure if the update has more or not since I haven't seen this version. But definitely worth looking for.

Thanks!
Kelley :laughing:

[zanekohler]

I just got this book

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41%2BrgkFGK-L._SL500_AA240_.jpg
Animation (Walt Disney Animation Studios: The Archive Series) (http://www.amazon.com/Animation-Walt-Disney-Studios-Archive/dp/1423117166/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1260477771&sr=1-1)

Very cool book with lots of art! It is the second in their Archive Series.

I was a little sad to see only two drawings from The little Mermaid. However an amazing collection of work.

If I have some time I will snap a couple shots of the book.

[JoelMayer]

Let's not forget one of the classics:

http://www.amazon.com/Cartoon-Animation-Collectors-Preston-Blair/dp/1560100842/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1260787635&sr=8-1 (Cartoon Animation) by Preston Blair ;-)

[JoelMayer]

Let's not forget one of the classics:

Cartoon Animation (http://www.amazon.com/Cartoon-Animation-Collectors-Preston-Blair/dp/1560100842/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1260787635&sr=8-1) by Preston Blair ;-)

[macprofilms]

I have both books, and they are great to look at and study from. Beautiful line quality of the drawings. Most of the pics seem to be at almost full scale.

[Jamie]

I have had this one for a few years

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51JdwSDi8UL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

http://www.amazon.co.uk/About-Techniques-Drawing-Animation-Production/dp/8434232685/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1260977044&sr=8-1
it is a translation of a Spanish book on Animation by Sergi Camara http://studiocamara.com/

It has a lot of sketches showing the initial stages of animation and layout. Aimed squarely at hand drawn animation and would be a good companion to the books already mentioned here.

[arif]

I just got this book

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41%2BrgkFGK-L._SL500_AA240_.jpg
Animation (Walt Disney Animation Studios: The Archive Series) (http://www.amazon.com/Animation-Walt-Disney-Studios-Archive/dp/1423117166/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1260477771&sr=1-1)

Very cool book with lots of art! It is the second in their Archive Series.

I was a little sad to see only two drawings from The little Mermaid. However an amazing collection of work.

If I have some time I will snap a couple shots of the book.


ohh..Zane....i missed this book...my friend went to England and i asked him to purchase this book...he back with empty hands because there is no copy of this book.....

[Poulpette]

Hi there,

I'm planning to buy one or two animation book(s) (it will depend on the price… I just have about 20 €/~$30 to spend). The problem is that I just don't know which one I should begin with.:)
I already have Preston Blair's Cartoon Animation.
Now, I hesitate between those one:

one of the Drawn to Life collection book;
The Animator's Survival Kit;
Character Animation Crash Course;


Also does someone know this book: Hollywood Cartoons: American Animation in Its Golden Age (http://www.amazon.com/Hollywood-Cartoons-American-Animation-Golden/dp/0195167295/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1263041689&sr=8-1) ?
It seems to be pretty much interesting but I don't know if it contains a lot of drawings or if it's just text…

I don't know what to choose… Could someone give me some advices?

[arif]

i would suggest...you can purchase animator survival kits first..then crash course and last Drawn to life......all have to buy today or tomorrow....but,animator survival kits is the first choice of mine...you have already Preston blair..so you can easily learn animation drawing.....and Survival kits give you the complete basic knowledge of animation...

Regards,
Arif:rolleyes:

[macprofilms]

I have the Crash course in animation book. It is excellent. Not a lot of drawings, but plenty of information. It also comes with a cd, in which Eric Goldberg has animated his examples. I would highly recommend this one.
Also if you like lots of pics I recomend the Illusion of life by Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston. This is a must have book.

[Poulpette]

Thank you arifnbd and macprofilms.
Illusion of life is too expensive for me right now, but I'll get it one day.

I think I'll buy The Animator's Survival Kit. :)

[jeremyhopkins]

I'm afraid to say but I don't know Michael Barrier's work that well. You find his site here: http://www.michaelbarrier.com/ and maybe that will help with your decision to purchase his book.

Jerry and Amid's work at Cartoon Brew (http://www.cartoonbrew.com/)and Leonard Maltin is much more interesting for me at least.
Check out of Mice and Men:
http://www.amazon.com/Mice-Magic-American-Animated-Cartoons/dp/0452259932/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1263163109&sr=8-19

Eric's Animation Crash Course (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1879505975/ref=s9_simi_gw_s1_p14_t5?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-4&pf_rd_r=0SHPFJ798FMJNKQ3VCFG&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470939031&pf_rd_i=507846) has been the right book for me because it made everything simple and easy to understand. Richard Williams' book makes everything feel a bit more complicated and labored which is fine for those who want that experience. Each person is different and even though they learned from the same people and Eric was mentored by Richard Williams, I just feel Crash Course makes it all seem so simple. That works for me because I like the process to be simple so I can focus on the end result.

[BUsketch81]

May I also suggest:

42

And for studying how to do model sheets:
44

Both are very exceptional in studying the field of animation

[Poulpette]

Thanks to both of you.

BUsketch81 → as I can't see the pictures yet, is Creating Characters the Tom Bancroft's one?

[BUsketch81]

Yes it is. If your a fan of his work too, check him out on DeviantArt too. Enjoy!http://tombancroft.deviantart.com/

[Rodney]

You won't go wrong with either 'Crash Course' or 'Animator's Survival Kit'.
I'd classify the first as more accessible and the second as more technical.

The 'Drawn to Life' books I recommend to get eventually but with a pretty good size caveat. It's a 'thinking and reading' book with a goal to actually step away from animation (and in this way really putting the life back into it). Its about reaching for and understanding the spirit and flow of the gesture. As such it won't be as accessible to aspiring animators as the books from Eric Goldberg and Richard Williams. Of course if you are interested in drawing real life models (and you should be) you'll want to eventually get these.

'Crash Course' and 'Animator's Survival Kit' represent the opposite sides of the same coin in many ways. Eric learned under Richard Williams. Eric's is more approachable and fit for cartooning with an emphasis on the principles whereas Richard's is more about the mechanics of those principles.

I think if I was starting all over I'd want to start with 'Crash Course' and graduate to the 'Survival Kit'.

[Poulpette]

Thanks.

I finally ordered Tom Bancroft's book first. It's cheap and would help me for character design. In a few month I'll try The Simpsons Handbook or Crash Course (I know, they're different :p).

[OwenWelsh]

Hey Don,

You mentioned on 1/20's seminar that there was an artist named Ken Holkrin? You likened him to Milt Kahl in the way that he could draw anything; people, animals, etc. I'm very interested in seeing some of his drawings. I think I'm spelling the name wrong. I was wondering if you could point me to his book or proper name spelling.

Thanks,
Owen

[joedorsey]

Hey Owen!

I think I found him. His name is Ken Hultgren. Here's a book I found on amazon.com. I think I might pick it up myself!

The Art of Animal Drawing: Construction, Action Analysis, Caricature (http://www.amazon.com/Art-Animal-Drawing-Construction-Instruction/dp/0486274268/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_1)

http://i17.tinypic.com/6g9jm93.jpg

A few examples of an out of print book called "The Know-How of Cartooning". (http://arglebarglin.blogspot.com/2006/06/ken-hultgren-on-cartooning.html)

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4825/2822/1600/KnowHOW%231.jpg

[arif]

Joe is right....this is the book Don has mentioned in the seminar time....i have its pdf version and i learned horse drawings from it....basically anatomy.......it has all animal drawings....let me know if you need its pdf version..

Regards,
Arif

[dartzy]

Have this book myself..awesome book to have. Worth finding!!

[macprofilms]

I would suggest Walt Stanchfield's two books on gesture drawing. I have read them both, and I find I use his suggestions while I draw. Getting the correct pose, exageration of pose, etc. It has been a great help. Also get a fitness magazine from your local store, there are great poses to draw from. We use to do this in art school, its is great when you don't have a model. They don't have to be naked to draw arms and legs, feet and faces.

Just a thought
Mike

[OwenWelsh]

Thanks Joe! I'm gonna pick up a copy. This looks like great reference for animation. I have the "Drawn to Life" books. They're great.

Has anyone seen Vilppu's stuff? He has such an animated style. It looks like his drawings are moving.

http://www.vilppustore.com/Subscription.htm

Check out some of the youtube videos.

[joedorsey]

I came across this list of recommended books in the careers section on the Disney corporate site. There are quite a few books listed. It has Don's book "Art of Animation Drawing" and The Animated Films of Don Bluth by John Cawley. Pretty cool. Check it out!

Disney suggested reading list (http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/walt_disney_animation_studios_resources.html)

[DNethery]

I hope that Don's two books "The Art of Animation Drawing" and "The Art of Storyboard" will be back in print soon.

[joedorsey]

I hope that Don's two books "The Art of Animation Drawing" and "The Art of Storyboard" will be back in print soon.

You can still get them on Amazon. Some prices are a little high. Be sure to check the rating of the used book sellers. I was burnt by a "just launched" seller that did not send my merchandise. Amazon gave me a refund, but I'm a bit wiser now.

Art of Storyboard (http://www.amazon.com/Don-Bluths-Art-Storyboard-Bluth/dp/1595820078/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1264794021&sr=1-1)

Art Of Animation Drawing (http://www.amazon.com/Don-Bluths-Art-Animation-Drawing/dp/1595820086/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1264794021&sr=1-4)

[Doodler]

I love Vilppu's art , and his teaching as well. I was lucky enough to attend a week long evening class he gave in my area, totally turned me around as an artist ( because before that I never did any life drawing ). Thanks for the link.

[roxyryoko]

My school's (University of California) art library was able to get Don Bluth's Animation Drawing book at my request. : D But I haven't really got to browse it. : (

[ericaanimation]

Thanks for the link. I love getting books to help me in the learning process. I have been wanting Don's two books for a while but I am having trouble fininding them where they do not cost me an arm and a leg. I did have them ordered for Books_A_Million just to find out three weeks later that they could not get them. So if any one know where I could pick them up for a reasonable price please let me know.

Erica

[DNethery]

So if any one know where I could pick them up for a reasonable price please let me know.


Don Bluth Art of Animation Drawing -Used , Various Sellers (http://www.google.com/products?q=Don+Bluth+Art+of+Animation&aq=f)

Don Bluth Art of Storyboard - Used , Various Sellers (http://www.google.com/products?q=Don+Bluth+Art+of+Storyboard&aq=f)

[joedorsey]

Great link! Thanks!

[ericaanimation]

Thanks for the links. They are really helpful. Got them ordered now if only they actually get shippped. I found two places that they said had both them instock between the two. Thanks again for your links. Crossing fingers and toes that it gets here.

Erica :)

[JoelMayer]

I think Andrew Loomis' Books are very helpful when it comes to Figure Drawing.

He's kind of the go to guy for Comic Book Artists, since his Style and Teaching is directed more to Illustrators than Animators(even though they're also on the Disney recommended reading list) but still, i think they're easy to understand and full of information.

Best thing: since the books are out of print and the Loomis family have no interest to reprint them, they're available for free as PDF's: http://alexhays.com/loomis/

[OwenWelsh]

Thanks Dragontoad! I've been looking for that book "figure drawing for all its worth" for a long time.