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Art and Animation Books : A selection
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The Natural Way to Draw: A Working Plan for Art StudyThe Natural Way to Draw: A Working Plan for Art Study by Kimon Nicolaides
Buy new: $10.88 / Used from: $4.15
This course is so clear it can make anybody an artist.
Composing picturesComposing pictures by Donald W Graham
Buy used from: $91.08
I want this one.
Bridgman's Complete Guide to Drawing From Life: Over 1,000 IllustrationsBridgman's Complete Guide to Drawing From Life: Over 1,000 Illustrations by George B. Bridgman
Buy new: $12.21 / Used from: $4.97
The best anatomy book from the old school.
The Human MachineThe Human Machine by George B. Bridgman
Buy new: $8.95 / Used from: $2.04
Old school.
Bridgman's Life DrawingBridgman's Life Drawing by George B. Bridgman
Buy new: $7.95 / Used from: $0.36
Old school.
Heads, Features and FacesHeads, Features and Faces by George B. Bridgman
Buy new: $4.95 / Used from: $2.38
Old school.
Constructive Anatomy (Dover Books on Art Instruction)Constructive Anatomy (Dover Books on Art Instruction) by George B. Bridgman
Buy new: $8.95 / Used from: $3.39
Old school.
Drawing the Draped FigureDrawing the Draped Figure by George B. Bridgman
Buy new: $5.95 / Used from: $4.77
Old school.
The Book of a Hundred HandsThe Book of a Hundred Hands by George B. Bridgman
Buy new: $8.95 / Used from: $3.08
Old school.
The Illusion of Life: Disney AnimationThe Illusion of Life: Disney Animation by Ollie Johnston
Buy new: $40.50 / Used from: $37.38
The best book about Disney animation.
Paper Dreams: The Art And Artists Of Disney StoryboardsPaper Dreams: The Art And Artists Of Disney Storyboards by John Canemaker
Buy used from: $11.80
A book about storytelling through pictures - the Disney way.
Cartoon Animation (The Collector's Series)Cartoon Animation (The Collector's Series) by Preston Blair
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $9.68
The best book to learn classic Disney-style animation.
Chuck Amuck:  The Life and Times of an Animated CartoonistChuck Amuck: The Life and Times of an Animated Cartoonist by Chuck Jones
Buy used from: $20.00
The auto-biography of Chuck Jones. Very funny...
Chuck Reducks: Drawing from the Fun Side of LifeChuck Reducks: Drawing from the Fun Side of Life by Chuck Jones
Buy used from: $12.32
I want this one.
Don Bluth's Art Of StoryboardDon Bluth's Art Of Storyboard by Don Bluth
Buy used from: $60.00
If you want to master storytelling.
Don Bluth's Art Of Animation DrawingDon Bluth's Art Of Animation Drawing by Don Bluth
Buy used from: $45.00
Timing and planning an animation sequence.
Makin' Toons: Inside the Most Popular Animated TV Shows and MoviesMakin' Toons: Inside the Most Popular Animated TV Shows and Movies by Allan Neuwirth
Buy new: $21.95 / Used from: $3.13
About the industry. Very interesting.
Cartoons: One Hundred Years of Cinema AnimationCartoons: One Hundred Years of Cinema Animation by Giannalberto Bendazzi
Buy new: $45.85 / Used from: $24.00
I want this one.
Comics, Comix & Graphic Novels: A History Of Comic ArtComics, Comix & Graphic Novels: A History Of Comic Art by Roger Sabin
Buy new: $22.76 / Used from: $11.98
Good overview of the american comic book history.
Manga: 60 Years of Japanese ComicsManga: 60 Years of Japanese Comics by Paul Gravett
Buy new: $13.73 / Used from: $9.06
This one was an eye-opener for me. I appreciate more and more manga and anime because I understand its history.
The Art and Flair of Mary BlairThe Art and Flair of Mary Blair by John Canemaker
Buy used from: $5.99
One of the best concept artist of Disney's Golden Age.
Batman AnimatedBatman Animated by Paul Dini
Buy new: $22.79 / Used from: $9.40
I want this one.
The Art of Getting OverThe Art of Getting Over by Stephen Powers
Buy new: $19.77 / Used from: $10.00
This book thought me about the importance of style.
Comedy Writing SecretsComedy Writing Secrets by Melvin Helitzer
Buy used from: $6.40
You can learn to be funny. No joke.
To the ActorTo the Actor by Michael Chekhov
Buy new: $31.16 / Used from: $21.46
Learn to become an actor through your soul. Inspired by yoga techniques and Rudolf Steiner's teachings.