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Useful Anatomy and Figure Drawing Books for Artists
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Classic Human Anatomy: The Artist's  Guide to Form, Function, and MovementClassic Human Anatomy: The Artist's Guide to Form, Function, and Movement by Valerie L. Winslow
Buy new: $26.40 / Used from: $25.98
Clear writeup and detailed illustrations. Muscles and bones are shown individually and as a whole. Every anatomy part is explained in terms of functionality. Great anatomy reference book.
Human Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of FormHuman Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of Form by Eliot Goldfinger
Buy new: $43.87 / Used from: $39.03
Focuses on the individual parts of the body. Has good side-by-side comparisons with real photos of models. Lacks the big picture of the whole body. Overall still recommended.
Human Anatomy for ArtistsHuman Anatomy for Artists by Andras Szunyoghy
Buy new: $36.46 / Used from: $29.79
Lots of detailed and big illustrations of muscles and bones, individually and as a whole. Not much text except for labels. Great anatomy reference book.
Figure Drawing for All It's WorthFigure Drawing for All It's Worth by Andrew Loomis
Buy used from: $195.94
This is a very good starter guide for anyone looking to learn figure drawing and anatomy. It's out of print but you should be able to find PDF versions of the book online.
The Human MachineThe Human Machine by George B. Bridgman
Buy new: $8.95 / Used from: $1.89
Writeup is not bad but the reproduction of the Bridgman's sketches are way to sketchy.
Anatomy for Artists: A New Approach to Discovering, Learning and Remembering the BodyAnatomy for Artists: A New Approach to Discovering, Learning and Remembering the Body by Anthony Apesos
Buy new: $15.63 / Used from: $2.19
Not really a reference book or drawing guide. It's a unique way to explore and learn about anatomy by adopting a hands-on approach.
Strength Training Anatomy - 2nd EditionStrength Training Anatomy - 2nd Edition by Frederic Delavier
Buy new: $11.75 / Used from: $11.99
This book is for bodybuilders but artists can learn a lot from the detailed muscle illustrations that fill the pages.
Drawing the Human Head (Practical Art Books)Drawing the Human Head (Practical Art Books) by Burne Hogarth
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $7.25
Great for anyone looking to draw heads from memory. Some people might not like Burne Hogarth's drawing style -- ultra stylistic. Recommended to be read with an anatomy reference book by the side.
Drawing Dynamic Hands (Practical Art Books)Drawing Dynamic Hands (Practical Art Books) by Burne Hogarth
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $9.45
Great for anyone looking to draw hands from memory. Lots of examples and guides. Some people might not like Burne Hogarth's drawing style -- ultra stylistic. Recommended to be read with an anatomy reference book by the side.
Force: Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators, Second EditionForce: Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators, Second Edition by Mike Mattesi
Buy new: $16.97 / Used from: $20.21
This is a figure drawing guide that takes a rather stylistic approach. It focuses on forces acting on the body to create realistic and appealing figure drawings.
Force: Character Design from Life DrawingForce: Character Design from Life Drawing by Mike Mattesi
Buy new: $19.77 / Used from: $24.71
This is a figure drawing guide as well as a character design guide. There are lots of tips and it has guest artists.
Drawn to Life: 20 Golden Years of Disney Master Classes: Volume 1: The Walt Stanchfield LecturesDrawn to Life: 20 Golden Years of Disney Master Classes: Volume 1: The Walt Stanchfield Lectures by Walt Stanchfield
Buy new: $19.77 / Used from: $25.99
Gesture drawing tips from the Disney legend Walt Stanchfield. Enough said. This is volume 1 of 2.
Drawn to Life: 20 Golden Years of Disney Master Classes: Volume 2: The Walt Stanchfield LecturesDrawn to Life: 20 Golden Years of Disney Master Classes: Volume 2: The Walt Stanchfield Lectures by Walt Stanchfield
Buy new: $19.77 / Used from: $19.49
Gesture drawing tips from the Disney legend Walt Stanchfield. Enough said. This is volume 2 of 2.
The Art and Feel of Making it Real: Gesture Drawing for the Animation and Entertainment IndustryThe Art and Feel of Making it Real: Gesture Drawing for the Animation and Entertainment Industry by Mark McDonnell
Buy new: $44.50 / Used from: $41.99
Lots of gesture drawing tips with Mark McDonnell
Drawing the Living FigureDrawing the Living Figure by Joseph Sheppard
Buy new: $10.36 / Used from: $6.58
It has very beautiful life drawings from models with clear annotations.
The Artist's Complete Guide to Facial ExpressionThe Artist's Complete Guide to Facial Expression by Gary Faigin
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $9.98
If you want to draw realistic facial expressions and want your characters to act, this book is a compulsory purchase.
Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters (Practical Art Books)Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters (Practical Art Books) by Robert Hale
Buy new: $15.61 / Used from: $8.50
Robert Hale teaches some fundamental art techniques that will have you seeing results instantly.
Anatomy Lessons from the Great MastersAnatomy Lessons from the Great Masters by Robert Hale
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $9.45
Not bad but I prefer Joseph Sheppard's Drawing the Living Figure. The teaching style is the same but that book has clearer images.
The Human Figure: A Sourcebook for Artists and Designers (Drawing)The Human Figure: A Sourcebook for Artists and Designers (Drawing)
Buy new: $22.79 / Used from: $17.00
Features a collection of some cool figure drawings from different eras. Good for some inspiration.
Figure Drawing Without A ModelFigure Drawing Without A Model by Ron Tiner
Buy new: $13.59 / Used from: $8.62
Misleading title. It doesn't teach much about actual figure construction.
Drawing the Head and Figure (Perigee)Drawing the Head and Figure (Perigee) by Jack Hamm
Buy new: $10.36 / Used from: $4.75
Well worth the money. Packs a lot of information on figure drawing. Great for beginners.
Figure Drawing: Design and InventionFigure Drawing: Design and Invention by Michael Hampton
Buy new: $35.00 / Used from: $64.57
Henry Yan's Figure Drawing (Techniques and Tips)Henry Yan's Figure Drawing (Techniques and Tips) by Henry Yan
Buy used from: $97.62
Lots of tips and techniques provided for life figure drawing.
Bridgman's Complete Guide to Drawing from LifeBridgman's Complete Guide to Drawing from Life by George Bridgman
Buy new: $12.21 / Used from: $10.38
Six of the Bridgman books collected into one. * Bridgman's Life Drawing * Constructive Anatomy * The Human Machine * Heads Features and Faces * The Book of a Hundred Hands * Drawing the Draped Figure