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The Animation Student's List
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The Animator's Survival KitThe Animator's Survival Kit by Richard Williams
Buy new: $19.80 / Used from: $12.00
This is a bare essential for the aspiring animator..
The Illusion of Life: Disney AnimationThe Illusion of Life: Disney Animation by Ollie Johnston
Buy new: $43.20 / Used from: $37.41
If you want to learn about animation this book allows you to go back to the source material. Includes a comprehensive history of the first golden age of disney animation..
Force: Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators, Second EditionForce: Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators, Second Edition by Mike Mattesi
Buy new: $16.97 / Used from: $19.77
A great resource for animators who value life drawing foundation skills
Anatomy for the ArtistAnatomy for the Artist by Sarah Simblet
Buy new: $26.40 / Used from: $19.21
This book overlays bone structures over large photo plates to allow for clarity. Great for computer animators who want to learn about bone structures
Facial Expressions: A Visual Reference for ArtistsFacial Expressions: A Visual Reference for Artists by Mark Simon
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $13.31
A great reference book for the animator.
The Art of 3-D Computer Animation and Effects, 3rd EditionThe Art of 3-D Computer Animation and Effects, 3rd Edition by Isaac Kerlow
Buy used from: $8.00
A comprehensive encyclopedia of cgi techniques and practices since its inception 20 years ago
Stop Staring: Facial Modeling and Animation Done RightStop Staring: Facial Modeling and Animation Done Right by Jason Osipa
Buy used from: $7.00
If you are a cg animator, buy this book
Game Character Development with MayaGame Character Development with Maya by Antony Ward
Buy used from: $20.00
Easy to follow tutorials for character creation.
Stop Motion: Craft Skills for Model Animation (Focal Press Visual Effects and Animation)Stop Motion: Craft Skills for Model Animation (Focal Press Visual Effects and Animation) by Susannah Shaw
Buy used from: $40.00
Great book to get you started in the stop-motion animation field.
Animation: From Script to ScreenAnimation: From Script to Screen by Shamus Culhane
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $1.84
A good book for you bookshelf. History, Technique, Practice. (What more do you want?)
Your Career in Animation: How to Survive and ThriveYour Career in Animation: How to Survive and Thrive by David Levy
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $11.41
If youre serious about this profession, then get this book
How to Write for AnimationHow to Write for Animation by Jeffrey Scott
Buy new: $15.75 / Used from: $8.82
Great resource for aspiring animators
The Artist's Complete Guide to Figure Drawing: A Contemporary Perspective on the Classical TraditionThe Artist's Complete Guide to Figure Drawing: A Contemporary Perspective on the Classical Tradition by Anthony Ryder
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $14.99
Another great approach to drawing from a classic point of view
Leonardo Da Vinci: The Complete Paintings and DrawingsLeonardo Da Vinci: The Complete Paintings and Drawings by Frank Zollner
Buy used from: $333.12
Not as relevant but in my eyes essential!