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LEARN FROM A LIVING MASTER!!!!.......2003-08-27
THIS BOOK IS MOST EXCELLENT ESPECIALLY IF USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANTHONY RYDER'S BOOK. I'VE BEEN DRAWING ALL MY LIFE, AND NOW I FEEL I'VE JUST BEGUN MY JOURNEY TO BECOME AN EXCELLENT DRAUGHTSMAN!!! BRAVO, TED! BRAVO, TONY!
You need this book.......2003-06-15
If you were stripped of every luxury of life, and had to exile yourself to an abandoned island with only the essentials for human existence, you'd think of things like food, water, and shelter. Likewise, if I ever had to get rid of every book in my how-to art library except for the ones that I would absolutely shrivel up and blow away without, this book would remain on my shelf along with Richard Schmid's "Alla Prima" and "Life Drawing in Charcoal" by Douglas Graves. These three are my food, water and shelter for surviving as a serious art student.
This book puts a greater emphasis on the artist's focus and state of mind than it does on technique.. Sound a little "Zen-like?" It is, in a lot of ways, but "you will draw what the mind sees" until you learn to draw what the eye sees. "The problem," Jacobs writes, "is not that we don't see well enough but that we do not draw what we see. We draw what we think." This is coming from a man whose drawings look like the masterpieces of da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Better listen to him.
While developing your mental-visual muscles, Jacobs goes into symmetry, balance, and light. But only after opening your eyes to what you see before you so your art won't be contaminated from an image file in your brain.
Each topic is broken down into bite-sized segments--you can literally read a topic and digest it in 5 minutes or less. Or, if you want to sit down for the full meal, read and absorb several topics, review some you've read before, and skip ahead to some other stuff you found in the index. Then go draw. You'll be flexing art muscles you never knew you had. And you will be very pleased with your results.
ONE OF THE GREATEST BOOKS ON DRAWING EVER WRITTEN.......2003-02-13
I DON'T KNOW WHAT BOOKS YOU HAVE READ ON DRAWING BEFORE BUT THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS ON DRAWING EVER WRITTEN. ANOTHER EXCELLENT BOOK IS BY HIS FORMER STUDENT ANTHONY RYDER ENTITLED THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO FIGURE DRAWING. EACH IS INCREDIBLY DETAILED IN ITS DESCRIPTIONS ON TECHNIQUE AS WELL AS THE LEVEL OF ATTENTION AND CARE REQUIRED TO CREATE BEAUTIFUL DRAWINGS. IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO HAVE A CAREER IN REPRESENTATIONAL ART YOU HAVE GOT TO READ AT LEAST ONE OF, IF NOT BOTH THESE BOOKS. OTHERWISE YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY "MORE MONEY" FOR A GUIDE TO DRAWING BY MARCUS MANDELOWITZ WHICH SAYS THE SAME THINGS, IT JUST TAKES LONGER TO SAY THEM AND MAKES YOU PAY MORE FOR IT. ANY OTHER BOOK IS PROBOBLY NOT WORTH BUYING.
Great drawings, but text could be better.......2002-06-29
Jacobs' book focuses mostly on figure drawing, and not drawing in general. He makes a number of points that are highly useful for someone who wants to draw well, such as empasizing the need to avoid imposing symbolic forms (circles, tubes, etc.) on figure drawings. As part of that emphasis he stresses some practical points, including the need for the artist to notice that there are no true parallel lines or concave forms in the human body. Unfortunatley he is a bit too long-winded and mystical-sounding when he makes these points, and I found myself having to re-read many of his passages to figure out what he meant, or else simply saying, "Huh?" This book would probably be better to use after you've read one by Jacobs' former student, Anthony Ryder, called "The Artist's Complete Guide to Figure Drawing," which is one of my favorite how-to art books. Ryder covers much of the same ground as Jacobs, but is much clearer and has more practical detail. However, as a previous reviewer noted, Jacobs' drawings included in the book are quite impressive and inspiring by themselves. (Many of Ryder's drawings in his book are remarkably similar in style to those done by Jacobs- you can definitely tell where he learned to draw.)
Great inspiration for aspring artists..........2000-05-09
This book has several simply marvelous sketches by the artist, many of which you'll wish were available as prints. While perhaps not as instuctive in teaching you how to draw as it might be (the author focuses more on mind-set then techniques), the drawings will inspire you to improve.
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Equs: The Creation of a Horse.......2005-10-12
Like other books by Robert Vavra, the pictures and the presentation were superb. Anyone who appreciates horses, will be sure to love this book!
Equus is a must buy or horse lovers!.......1999-03-12
Equus...horse. Robert Vavra captures this magical animal in all it's beauty. If you love horses you must have this book. Robert Vavra has many other horse book too and they all are wonderful. The pictures in the book are great it's a must buy!
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- .The area is Muskoka. No such thing as The Muskokas
- A Difinitive Work
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The Steamboat Era In the Muskokas: Volume I: To the Golden Years
Richard Tatley
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This excellent two-volume set by noted historian Richard Tatley won the American Association for State and Local History Best Regional Book Award. In Muskoka, these books are the steamboat bibles. A must for any collector.
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.The area is Muskoka. No such thing as The Muskokas.......2001-02-27
This area of Ontario name is derived from an Indian Chief. There was only one person so the name can not carry an s. He was a wonderful person and deserves to be honoured. He taught many pioneers how to live in their new home area. Media has sadly slipped into the error of calling the area The Muskokas. It is wrong. Please continue to call it by its correct name. It is Muskoka. Thank you.
A Difinitive Work.......1999-07-16
This volume explains the colorful history of the steamboat era in the Muskoka region in Ontario from the turn of the century until the last steamboat tied up for the last time in 1958. There are also descriptions and photographs of the many luxury hotels that lined the lake shores and were served by the steamers. The final chapter describes the Segwun, built in 1887 and the lone survivor of the steamboat era, tied up at the Muskoka Wharf in Gravenhurst as a floating museum, rotting away day by day and how, what started out to be only simple repairs just to keep her afloat, turned into a full-fledged restoration project and eventual return to service. Today, she proudly steams on three lakes as the only coal-fired passenger steamer in Canada and the oldest engine-powered vessel in North America. No maritime liberary is complete without this book.
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Waysides: The Book of Taverns presents over 30 detailed inns and taverns ready to drop into your campaign world. Everything from the smallest hostel, to the massive hotels with over 100 rooms! Each tavern comes complete with detailed floor plans; NPC stats for the owners, operators and frequent customers; menus and prices for all available good and services; adventure hooks for each inn and tavern; and a short discussion of the local culture, be it European, Viking, Arab or something more exotic.
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Outdated.......2007-06-25
I was really looking forward to this book. It appeared to be the ideal book designed with assignments to increase knowledge of methods of animation. Twenty years ago, this was probably a good book. Does ANYONE animate using acetate cels anymore? Does anyone want to? Maybe if I had been looking for a history of animation, I wouldn't have been as disappointed as I am.
In general, I've gotten great books from Amazon, and this book isn't their fault. It just proves that sometimes, being able to browse through the book in a real bookstore will give you a better idea of whether the book is what you're looking for. Being able to search inside the book (as is possible in this case) doesn't always give you enough of the book to really see.
I just don't understand all the 5-star reviews that don't mention any of this. Are they not drawing with computers or Wacom drawing pads? I honestly don't need to know the methods they used on Mickey Mouse in Steamboat Willy. If I buy a book on printing, I'm not presented with a description of Gutenberg's press. Sigh.
EXCELLENT ANIME .......2007-01-12
Bought for my 19 year old. This book is awesome and really brings out the artist in the person drawing/sketching/using the book. You will love it too and it's suitable for most ages.
Great book for the beginning animator!.......2005-06-08
I just ordered this book. Many flash animators have recommended "The Animator's Workbook", "Cartoon Animation", "Cartooning: Animation 1 with Preston Blair (HT26)" or "The Animator's Survival Kit" in order to create flash cartoons.
I also have "Cartooning: Animation 1 with Preston Blair (HT26)". I have browsed through Richard Williams' "The Animator's Survival Kit" and that seemed too much for me to handle. I'm not an animator by trade but a wannabe. I look forward to improving my animation skills with this book! I also got this book for an excellent price!
6/14/05 - I just received my book. I will be using flash to create web based cartoons! This book is very appealing to me and doesn't intimidate me. I need a book like this because I'm not an animator by trade. You must pick this book, "Cartooning: Animation 1 with Preston Blair (HT26)" or "Cartoon Animation" if you are a beginner. All three books are excellent choices if you want to create flash cartoons! I prefer "Cartooning: Animation 1 with Preston Blair (HT26)" more than the other books.
Not bad, but there are much better options.......2005-04-11
I bought this book a while ago, but recently got my hands on Richard Williams' "The Animator's Survival Kit" and it is astonishingly stronger in every way. I just bought that one tonight actually. Skip this one and go straight to Williams' book, it is strong for beginners, and even stronger for people like myself who need something more detailed and insightful than "The Animator's Workbook." I didn't know there was more that I could learn about the basics and subtleties for a great foundation until I read "Survival Kit." Please learn from my mistake and do yourself a favor by buying that one. You'll be way ahead of the curve.
Perfect :).......2004-05-18
OK.. So this is a bit bias.. But I have the pleasure of working with Tony in my 2D animation class. He is a great teacher and his book gave me a great understanding of animation and how I can apply these concepts to 3D. This is a great book to get started with! Good for 2D and 3D artists. :)
It's more than worth the price.
I just can't wait till his new book get published!
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The most recent scholarship available in the field of Ethnomusicolgy is presented in this collection of essays, which seeks to reveal the commonality of traditional music in the Mediterranean region. An interdisciplinary approach to the study embraces not only musicology and ethnology, but also material culture considerations. In spite of the complexity of the topic treated here, care has been taken to use simple, readable language that will be relevant to serious musicologists and general readers alike.
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- Great Internet Guide for Die-Hard Bond Fans
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The Unofficial James Bond Internet Guide
Angela C. N. Hyatt
Manufacturer: Windstorm Creative
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A guide to internet sites which feature information on James Bond. This guide includes general sites, sites on the actors, the films and the cars as well as information on chat rooms, message boards, interviews and Bond-related merchandise. Lightning Rod Internet Guides are compiled by people interested in the subject so they really dig for the best and most pertinent sites. Includes site name, description and URL. Updated after every 100 copies sold.
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Great Internet Guide for Die-Hard Bond Fans.......2000-11-14
This is definitely the best guide to James Bond on the web. Now u might say hey I could just look this stuff up on yahoo or some other search engine if I wanted. No, not at all! This book contains many unlisted and secret site and has them all compiled neatly in a conformed order of interest from bond gadgets, to the bond girls and more! Best of all there are NO NOT A SINGLE broken link in the book! If your at all interested in James Bond and have the internet get this book
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The Bible of Peckham: Only Fools and Horses (Only Fools & Horses Scripts, 3)
John Sullivan
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Join the family Trotter with their get-rich-quick scheming and back-of-a-lorry sales pitch. The Rothschilds of Peckham cause untold trouble—and laughs—in their bid to become millionaires. This collection covers the first five series' of the hilarious BBC sitcom and has new material, including the Trotter Dictionary, revealing Del's novel command of the English language. The Nag's Head Pub Quiz allows you to test your knowledge.
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In the style of THE COMPLETE A-Z OF DAD'S ARMY - sold 26000 @20 - this will contain everything any fan would want to know about Del, Rodney, Trigger, Trotters Independent Trading and indeed anything and everything about the series.
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Englands greatest comedy.......2003-04-02
Its a shame that the dvds and videos of only fools and horses are not avalible to buy in the USA, because it is quite simply the greatest TV comedy ever. As for the book, you cant go wrong, details on all the characters, episodes, sets atc. No Brit or american should be without it. Brilliant.
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Only Fools and Horses: A Tongue in Cheek Trot Through the World of Horses and Horse Racing (Sports Humour Series)
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Only Fools and Horses: Peckham Concise Trotter Dictionary (The Bible of Peckham)
John Sullivan
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This is the first volume of scripts from the popular TV comedy series "Only Fools and Horses." It features episodes from the first five series and includes specially-written original material, such as the Trotter Dictionary, Rodney's CV, and the Trotter Guide to Seduction.
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This digital document is an article from Financial Management (UK), published by Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) on February 1, 2004. The length of the article is 2824 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Accept no imitations: 'hooky street' of only fools and horses fame has become a six-lane autobahn--no laughing matter for the firms struggling to protect their brands against the massive influx of pirated products. Ruth Prickett investigates this billion-dollar trade and asks what legitimate businesses can do to combat it.(Cover Feature Piracy)
Author: Ruth Prickett
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Financial Management (UK) (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2004
Publisher: Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Page: 18(4)
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