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How to Draw Those Bodacious Bad Babes of Comics
Frank McLaughlin , and Mike Gold Manufacturer: Renaissance Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1580630685 |
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.........ugh!!!.......2006-06-20
Horrible amateurish drawings.......2004-05-06
Don't expect much instruction and you DO NOT want to practice your skills by looking at the junk in this book. The bodies are oddly distorted and faces unattractive and unbalanced. Just bad bad stuff.
Avoid this book like the plague.
Some Parts are quite useful.......2002-03-18
My biggest beef with this book, is the lack of diagrams and real drawing reference. Instead we get a lot of 'figure drawing' style sketches accompanied by an occasional full color illo. Not bad, but not what I'm looking for in a drawing instruction book.
This book needs more diagram style drawings with art measured in head lengths (muscles) we women have them you know...(Grin). And step-by-step instructions. Regretfully, this book is composed of nearly finished illustrations. The "turnarounds" that exist are small and amateurly done (page 12 & 13), and should reflect MORE body types and have better details in the arms and legs.
Also the artist seems to have trouble drawing arms. The arms seem disproportionate, and at times are drawn so long, they appear almost ape-like, other times they hang at awkward angles as thought the artist doesn't know quite what to do with them.
Additionally, many of the illustrations in this book, look like they were done in figure drawing class, and don't look like comic book women.
The sections on faces needed to be expanded and improved. Women are drawn with staring eyes and open snarling expressions, making them look like they are suffering from a bad hangover.
What I DID like was the fabulous use of color. Some art is quite good, such as the art used to head each chapter.
While this book is not likely to provide you with anything new in the way of art reference, it has some decent artwork overall and may be able to give the beginning artist some insiration.
A Good Book For The Aspiring Comic Book Artist.......2001-10-11
very sadly lacking.......2001-01-02
the review of this reader...
1st the dynamic duo of frank and mike attempt to tackle posing.... bad, inconsistent, awkward posing... here the writing out-merits the amateurishly illustrated bad sketches. foreshortening is not this artist's strong suit and shouldn't have been attempted. yes, there are good sketches here, but inconsistently strewn thoughout the third of material in this book. Take a look at Loomis' or Hogarth's books to see consistent GOOD posing... and better foreshortening.
2nd, we move on to features like hairstyles, hands and faces that seem to mimic current as well as golden age comic styles.... juxtaposed... I'm not kidding. it's like the Jack Kirby Good Girl meets the Marc Silvestri Demon Spawn. nothing here that wasn't in marvel's "How to Draw Comics The Marvel Way".
3rd, an interesting foray into Manga and 40's style pin-up art. just barely touched on. there's nothing here to even comment on except BUY EISNER'S BOOKS FIRST, if you want to see real pin-up art.
4th, we get into some material that this reader believes shows the meddle of both the writer and artist. do they pursue it to any substantial point that it's worth you plunking down a $20 bill? No way, fan-boy. 2 pages dedicated to the nightmare of perspective... you're kidding right? Try David Chelsea's book. 2 pages dedicated to inking...try 88 pages with over a dozen contributing artists in Gary Martin's book.
next, frank and mike plunge us into more fluff material... weapons and powers. I hate to say it.... but even Christopher Hart's books are marginally better here with slightly MORE material.
finally, they finish up with computer commentary. a whole book in it's own right could have been written on comic book coloring and pre-press software and Mike only mentions the barest essentials.
I don't know who 1st approached who in this travesty, but this book is fluff. the only professional thing in this book is Mark Wheatly's coloring. hopefully this hasn't dragged his career down.
Here's a suggestion to the publishers... pick one thing that you can professionally illustrate and pursue it consistently. Take a look at the books I mentioned above to get an idea of the longevity of good material.
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How to Draw Those Bodacious Bad Babes of Comics
Manufacturer: Renaissance Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000I325N4 |
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Draw the Marvel Comics Super Heroes (Drawing Tools)
Inc. Klutz Manufacturer: Klutz ProductGroup: Book Binding: Spiral-bound Similar Items:
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ASIN: 1570540004 |
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Ka-Pow! Learn to draw your favorite super heroes - Spiderman, Wolverine, Venom and more - the way the experts do! Step-by-step drawing instructions and time-tested artistic techniques show you how to create your own action heroes, while the included tracing paper lets you practice right on the page!Includes:
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Great instruction.......2007-06-12
Great for kids!.......2007-02-06
Good for young artists only. More serious artists left wanting more........2005-10-08
One of the Best Drawing Books Ever Written.......2003-06-22
This book is not just another drawing book; in fact, I have never seen anything like it. It doesn't just teach you to draw in the Marvel style, it kick-starts your unique artstyle. So in just a couple years, one will have almost indefinitely recognized their own way of drawing detailed figures.
Not just an average drawing book, this is a drawing book that shouldn't be passed up. This is the epitome of a wonderful drawing book for beginners. An enthusiastic 5/5!
Great art book for art class........2003-01-05
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How to Draw Iron Man (Marvel Super Heroes)
Manufacturer: Walter Foster Pub ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1560102055 |
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How to Draw Ghost Rider (Marvel Super Heroes Series)
Manufacturer: Walter Foster Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1560102047 |
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Draw the Marvel Comics Super Heroes 6 Copy Pack
John Romita , and Richard Becker Manufacturer: Klutz Press Inc ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: 1570540128 |
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Illustrating an Anthracite Era: The Photographic Legacy of John Horgan Jr
Chester Kulesa , and Gwen Percival Manufacturer: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0892710659 |
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Safe Baby Handling Tips
David Sopp , and Kelly Sopp Manufacturer: Running Press Book Publishers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Board book Similar Items:
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ASIN: 0762424915 |
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New parents are often overwhelmed-and befuddled-when it comes to caring for their bundle of joy. Luckily Safe Baby Handling Tips saves the day with its hilarious "do's and don'ts" on baby care. Now incompetent parents everywhere can benefit from this indispensable guide, which also includes a unique Wheel of Responsibility to help moms and dads negotiate baby chores (and shirk diaper duty!) whenever they can. Makes baby-rearing a blast!Customer Reviews:
I was cracking up!!!.......2007-09-30
HILARIOUS!! A must for all new parents.......2007-03-23
Hilarious book for new parents.......2007-01-09
Laugh out loud, funny!.......2006-12-15
Sadly, Some Parents Really NEED a Book Like This, and Not For Comedy Value.......2006-08-08
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Safe Baby Handling Tips
David Sopp , and Kelly Sopp Manufacturer: Running Press Book Publishers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Board book ASIN: B000WCV7O4 |
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Safe Baby Handling Tips
David Sopp Manufacturer: Running Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000K7F8BE |
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Documenting the Documentary: Close Readings of Documentary Film and Video (Contemporary Film and Television Series)
Manufacturer: Wayne State University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0814326390 |
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An examination of the developments in the history of documentary fimmmaking.
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Nashville Country Lead Guitar (Book and CD) (Red Dog Music Books Country Guitar Series)
Larry McCabe Manufacturer: Red Dog Music Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Spiral-bound Similar Items:
ASIN: B000MUTY2I |
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This book/CD set features 25 twangy intermediate-to-advanced solos in the classic honky tonk style. If you love the sound of a twangy Telecaster guitar, you will enjoy learning the solos in this book. It is the best classic country solos book available! This is an intermediate to advanced book for players having basic skills. However, a brave and ambitious beginner might be able to tackle the slower solos. The solos contain many great LICKS and IDEAS that can be used by a creative onstage country guitarist. All solos are written in TAB and standard notation, and recorded on the companion CD. Few styles of music have enjoyed the widespread and enduring popularity of country music. Through the years, country music has developed from the rural Southern string band sound to the raw honky-tonk of the postwar period, the Nashville pop sounds of the late 50s and 60s, and finally the overly slick commercial sound of today. The solos in this book sound like the breaks one might hear on classic recordings by Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Lefty Frizell, George Jones, and similar artists who defined the exciting honky-tonk sound of the 50s to late 60sbefore rampant commercialism eliminated virtually all originality and feeling from popular country guitar solos. Several hundred popular country recordings were researched to come up with the 25 chord progressions in this book. Each progression was found to be common to several popular songs. A solo incorporating various concepts and techniques was composed to each progression. The result is an authentic sounding collection of country guitar solos through which various ideas can be analyzed.
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Best in the West, Nashville Guitar The History, the Players and the Technique of Country Guitar
Richard Kochli Manufacturer: AMA Verlag ProductGroup: Book Binding: Perfect Paperback Similar Items: ASIN: 3899220153 Release Date: 2004-01-23 |
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A comprehensive analysis of American country music from a European perspective, this massive 275-page book comes with a companion CD with 97 tracks. Everything from basic rhythm accompaniment to blazing bluegrass solos is addressed including: Carter lead style, fingerpicking, rockabilly riffs, Nashville lead styles, Western swing and honky-tonk, country blues and rock, Cajun history and styles, and a forecast of the future of country. The book is carefully structured with progressively arranged exercises, theory lessons and original and traditional tunes. This book should prove to be an important resource for country music enthusiasts. All 387 musical examples appear in both standard notation and tablature. Complete lyrics are provided when applicable. Köchli s love and mastery of the entire spectrum of country music is evident throughout.
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101 Dog-Gone Good Country Guitar Licks in the Honky-Tonk Style (Book and CD) (Red Dog Music Books Country Guitar Series)
Larry McCabe Manufacturer: Red Dog Music Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Spiral-bound ASIN: B000TA6PPU |
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This fine Red Dog book features 101 country guitar licks (phrases) that can be applied to standard chord progressions in thousands of songs. The licks are primarily for the electric guitar and were recorded with a Fender Telecaster. The licks can be applied to an unlimited variety of popular country songs from all eras including acoustic, honkytonk, and contemporary Nashville. In addition, the licks are a perfect match for the country-flavored pop stylings of artists like the Eagles, Bob Dylan, Jackson Browne, and similar musicians. Each example is written in standard notation and also tablature, and recorded on the companion CD. This is a book for early intermediate and intermediate guitarists who are enthusiasts and players of the classic country music of artists like Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, Buck Owens,Johnny Bond, Bobby Bare, Roy Acuff, Johnny Cash, Billy Byrd, James Burton, Jim Ed Brown, Alan Jackson, Ferlin Husky, Hawkshaw Hawkins, Emmylou Harris, Vern Gosdin, Don Gibson, Little Jimmy Dickens, Moon Mullican, Hank Locklin, Waylon Jennings, Sonny James, Stonewall Jackson, Hank Snow, Carl Smith, Connie Smith, Rose Maddox, Jean Shepard, Marty Robbins, Mel Tillis, Hank Thompson, Marty Stuart, Mel Street, George Strait, Wynn Stewart, Gary Stewart, Red Steagall, Red Sovine, Moe Bandy, Leroy Van Dyke, Porter Wagoner, Ian Tyson, T. Tex Tyler, Conway Twitty, Ernest Tubb, Floyd Tillman, Randy Travis, Vince Gill, Mel McDaniel, Faron Young, Dwight Yoakam, Tammy Wynette, Bob Wills, Asleep at the Wheel, Hank Williams Jr., Don Williams, Jimmy Bryant, Gene Watson, Susan Raye, Johnny Horton, Billy Grammar, classic Dolly Parton, Lloyd Green, Jim Reeves, Gram Parsons, the Desert Rose Band, Skeeter Davis, Cowboy Copas, John Conlee, Tommy Collins, David Allan Coe, Hank Cochran, Chris Hillman, Curly Chalker, Don Helms, Ralph Mooney, Leon McAuliffe, Loretta Lynn, Lynn Anderson, John Anderson, and similar classic country artists. For Cajun music and rockabilly fans too.
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BEST OF NASHVILLE for Organs, Pianos, Guitars - Easy-Play Speed Music
Manufacturer: Sight & Sound Systems, Inc. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000JQM36E |
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Songbook of country music for piano, organ and guitar.
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Bob Dylan: Nashville Skyline
Manufacturer: Big Sky Music ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000E39J3W |
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13 songs include Lay Lady Lay, One More Night, Tonight I'll Be Staying With You.
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Building Bridges, Recorded by Brooks and Dunn with Sheryl Crow and Vince Gill on Arista Nashville Records
Larry Willoughby , and Frank Devito Manufacturer: Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Sheet music ASIN: B000K5F7BM |
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Original Sheet Music Edition
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Chasing Fireflies: An Englishman's Recollection of Travelling through America in 1974
Stan Laundon Manufacturer: Trafford Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1412020972 Release Date: 2006-07-06 |
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Thirty years ago a young man fulfilled a dream by travelling to Nashville, Tennessee; this tells what happened to him and his companions on a journey through seven States.
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Give It Away (Recorded by George Strait on MCA Nashville Records)
Jamey Johnson , Bill Anderson , and Buddy Cannon Manufacturer: SONY/ATV Music Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Sheet music ASIN: B000LR8QEE |
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Sheet music for piano/vocal/guitar. 7 pages. SONY/ATV Music Publishing. Distributed by Hal Leonard corps.
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Nashville guitar
Arlen Roth Manufacturer: Oak Publications ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B00071SHU2 |
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put this back into print!.......2001-07-09
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Nashville Guitar New Sounds in Country Music for the Beginning Guitarist
Jimmy Miller Manufacturer: Alfred Music Co., Inc. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000K0TEYI |
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The Science of Pocket Billiards
Jack H. Koehler Manufacturer: Sportology Publications ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0962289027 |
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The Science of Pocket Billiards covers the entire spectrum from basics to the most advanced concepts of pool. There are 262 pages (81/2 X 11) crammed with information along with 33 photographs and 277 illustrations to help clarify the material presented. The occasional player can skim through the book and learn enough for a lifetime of casual play while a serious student of pool can study this book for months or even years and continue to gain valuable knowledge.Customer Reviews:
Full of Details.......2007-04-10
Very comprehensive but technical.......2007-01-09
My opinion.......2006-10-17
Real Magic.......2006-08-31
Great Gift for a Pool-Loving Loved one.......2006-08-27
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The Physics of Pocket Billiards
Wayland C. Marlow , and Wayland C. Harlow Manufacturer: American Institute of Physics ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0964537001 |
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Encyclopedia of Trekkie Memorabilia: Identification and Value Guide
Sally Gentry-Downs Manufacturer: Books Americana ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 089689066X |
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