How to Draw Those Bodacious Bad Babes of Comics
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • .........ugh!!!
  • Horrible amateurish drawings
  • Some Parts are quite useful
  • A Good Book For The Aspiring Comic Book Artist
  • very sadly lacking
How to Draw Those Bodacious Bad Babes of Comics
Frank McLaughlin , and Mike Gold
Manufacturer: Renaissance Books
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ASIN: 1580630685

Book Description

How to Draw Those Bodacious Bad Babes of Comics shows you not only how to draw Bad Babes, but how to motivate them, how to reveal their hidden thoughts, how to show them in extreme action, and how to dress and arm them. The authors focus on drawing the female form, but they also offer an excellent introduction to figure drawing of all sorts.

Frank McLaughlin and Mike Gold-household names in the world of comics-teach tricks of the trade that anybody can learn and master, including secret inking techniques and helpful shortcuts in background drawing. With the inside knowledge of comic-book production contained in this book, those too-busy-to-take-your-call art directors should be phoning back any day.

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars .........ugh!!!.......2006-06-20

you will most definitely, never ever EVER know how to draw those bodacious babes of comics after studying this book! the drawings are god-awful and the "lesson plan" has more holes in it than Robert Davi's face (haha!!) all of the advice is weird and really useless, like telling you draw beautiful women for like four hours a day and fill "sketchbooks full of drawings of hands". so does being a comic book artist mean you have to keep a bodybuilder's schedule? The worst feature is the chapter on computers. Why would somebody who is still trying to learn drawing skills need to even begin to worry about cheesy computer effects? seriously, wasted paper guys. It says on the back the artist has "been in the feild for years", but you would think that after looking at his illustrations for this book that this is his sole commision. The only pleasure I got from reading this book is from seeing that so many other people agree that this book is garbage. Don't buy it.

1 out of 5 stars Horrible amateurish drawings.......2004-05-06

I can't believe how bad the drawings are in this book. Awkward bodies and faces that look like they came from a high school kids figure drawing class. These guys worked in comics? Incredible.

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.

3 out of 5 stars Some Parts are quite useful.......2002-03-18

I buy most every art book on how to draw comics, and leapt at the chance to purchase this book, sight unseen.

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.

4 out of 5 stars A Good Book For The Aspiring Comic Book Artist.......2001-10-11

Although the title is incredibly cheesy, the book itself is pretty good. They cover solidly the foundations of comic-style character design and how to implement them into a scenario. The only thing I really disliked was that they didn't spend enough time on manga. But, there are many many other books that take care of it. The other thing is the cheesiness of the "good girl" in their book. I don't know of a single MODERN comic that had heroines that look like that... they ALL look like the "bad girl" these days!

1 out of 5 stars very sadly lacking.......2001-01-02

the only reason I gave a one-star rating to this fluff is because amazon doesn't allow anything lower.

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.
How to Draw Those Bodacious Bad Babes of Comics
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    Binding: Paperback
    ASIN: B000I325N4

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    This book is good for young artists and young artists only. If you're a kid who just wants to enhance your doodling skills then buy this book! The markers it comes with are water based, cheap, and nothing like what the pros use. If you are over 13 or you are young but want to become a very serious artist do not buy this book! you should buy: How To Draw the Marvel Way by Stan Lee. That book is quite a bit more advanced and involved for drawing your favorite Marvel characters and for creating your own characters.

    5 out of 5 stars One of the Best Drawing Books Ever Written.......2003-06-22

    When I started out with this book, I was a clumsy, struggling artist, who knew nothing of muscle layout, stick figures, how to draw hands: mostly nothing. I had been illustrating my comic books with simple cartoon figures for some years.
    After purchasing this book, in literally two weeks after I started reading, it my drawing skill increased three-fold! My simple cartoon characters found life in incredibly illustrated figures and costumes, bringing to life new characters in my excitement to draw new things.

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    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!

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    I brought this book to help me with an art project. With the book's help I got a 98 on the project. It gives steps on how to draw many marvel characters like from, Spider-man, Rogue, Storm, and many more. A great book for beginners of all ages.
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            5 out of 5 stars HILARIOUS!! A must for all new parents.......2007-03-23

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                            Manufacturer: Big Sky Music
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                            ASIN: B000E39J3W

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                            13 songs include Lay Lady Lay, One More Night, Tonight I'll Be Staying With You.
                            Building Bridges, Recorded by Brooks and Dunn with Sheryl Crow and Vince Gill on Arista Nashville Records
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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.
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                              Binding: Sheet music

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                              ASIN: B000K5F7BM

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                              Original Sheet Music Edition
                              Chasing Fireflies: An Englishman's Recollection of Travelling through America in 1974
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                                Chasing Fireflies: An Englishman's Recollection of Travelling through America in 1974
                                Stan Laundon
                                Manufacturer: Trafford Publishing
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                                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.
                                Give It Away (Recorded by George Strait on MCA Nashville Records)
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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
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                                  ASIN: B000LR8QEE

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                                  Sheet music for piano/vocal/guitar. 7 pages. SONY/ATV Music Publishing. Distributed by Hal Leonard corps.
                                  Nashville guitar
                                  Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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                                  Nashville guitar
                                  Arlen Roth
                                  Manufacturer: Oak Publications
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                                  ASIN: B00071SHU2

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                                  5 out of 5 stars put this back into print!.......2001-07-09

                                  hats off to amazon's used service; i had been looking for this book for ages until i found it here. had i discovered this book when i first picked up a guitar at age sixteen, i would be a much better player today. it's all in here, with cool pictures and sound too (record included).
                                  Nashville Guitar New Sounds in Country Music for the Beginning Guitarist
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                                    Nashville Guitar New Sounds in Country Music for the Beginning Guitarist
                                    Jimmy Miller
                                    Manufacturer: Alfred Music Co., Inc.
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                                    ASIN: B000K0TEYI

                                    The Science of Pocket Billiards
                                    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                                    • Full of Details
                                    • Very comprehensive but technical
                                    • My opinion
                                    • Real Magic
                                    • Great Gift for a Pool-Loving Loved one
                                    The Science of Pocket Billiards
                                    Jack H. Koehler
                                    Manufacturer: Sportology Publications
                                    ProductGroup: Book
                                    Binding: Paperback

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                                    1. Byrne's Complete Book of Pool Shots: 350 Moves Every Player Should Know Byrne's Complete Book of Pool Shots: 350 Moves Every Player Should Know
                                    2. Pleasures of Small Motions: Mastering the Mental Game of Pocket Billiards Pleasures of Small Motions: Mastering the Mental Game of Pocket Billiards
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                                    ASIN: 0962289027

                                    Book Description

                                    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:

                                    5 out of 5 stars Full of Details.......2007-04-10

                                    This technical guide is full of tables and statistics, along with lots of tips to make you shoot a better game of pool.

                                    4 out of 5 stars Very comprehensive but technical.......2007-01-09

                                    The book is very comprehensive going into a lot of detail and at times is very technical. There are lots of tables and statistics. However, it does a great job of explaining how the various aspects of the game impact the outcome of each shot. Things like cue ball and object ball movement, best cue stick positions for type of shot, how english and top and bottom spin impact cue ball placement, and much more. If you focus on the less technical aspects taught in this book you will come out with a much better understanding of how to shoot better pool. I'm still reading it but have learned alot and I consider myself a better than average pool player already. It is at times tough reading but you can get into it as deeply as you desire and several readings over time will glean more information.

                                    5 out of 5 stars My opinion.......2006-10-17

                                    First of all, please excuse my English - it is not my native.
                                    I've bought this book and really happy with this purchase, even Byrne's books were not even close to improve my skills in pool. The were commercially composed so that I had to buy more and more books, but fortunately I've found "Science of pocket billiards". Beleive me, its amazing, right now with a small practice after reading this book I beat my friends.
                                    The best one.

                                    5 out of 5 stars Real Magic.......2006-08-31

                                    Sometimes people feel that explaining wonderful things makes them somehow less magical, as if a bit of knowledge could rub the awe off of us. I'm inclined to disagree and fortunately for me, there's a whole genre of books devoted to the related jobs of explaining the wonderful and unravelling the mysteries behind ordinary stuff.

                                    This book stands out in that world and also in the world of books about pool. The author has taken the ordinary, sometimes despised game of pocket billiards and subjected its truths to rigorous experimentation. He built apparatus for standardizing speed and direction of balls and developed a simple device for recording where balls struck a cushion.

                                    Koehler's attention to details is pretty wonderful in itself. Consider this: "Theoretically, the center of the tip doesn't need chalk because it makes contact with the cue ball only when it's struck dead-center. When the cue ball is struck dead-center, there's no chance of the tip slipping off and thus, no need for chalk." A tiny matter? sure. Admire the mind behind it? you bet.

                                    The same thorough approach can be seen in chapters like

                                    1. Equipment
                                    2. Shooting stance and technique
                                    3. Pocketing the object ball
                                    4. Shot selection
                                    5. Cue-ball deflection path
                                    6. English
                                    7. Positioning the cue ball
                                    8. Rail shot
                                    9. Combination shots
                                    10.Bank shots

                                    If you love the game or if you simply marvel at a job well done, this is a book for you. Any pool player will find his or her appeite for practice increased and game improved



                                    Lynn Hoffman, author of The New Short Course in Wine from Prentice-Hall and bang-BANG, a novel from Kunati to be published in 2007

                                    5 out of 5 stars Great Gift for a Pool-Loving Loved one.......2006-08-27

                                    I bought this for my fiance's birthday- it was one of the highest priority items on his wishlist. It is a big book- about the size of the average college textbook- and he read it straight from front to cover in the matter of a few weeks. He believes that it has really taught him a lot and that he has been playing better (and he was already very good) since he'd started reading it. In summary, this is a fantastic gift for the avid pool player in your life, as long as they are the type willing to sit down and do some reading.
                                    The Physics of Pocket Billiards
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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

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                                      ASIN: 0964537001

                                      Encyclopedia of Trekkie Memorabilia: Identification and Value Guide
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                                        Encyclopedia of Trekkie Memorabilia: Identification and Value Guide
                                        Sally Gentry-Downs
                                        Manufacturer: Books Americana
                                        ProductGroup: Book
                                        Binding: Paperback

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