The Best Form and Figure books Available
936636
I've been using Bridgman's books as a useful guide to drawing and sketching the human form since I was a kid and continue to find them most helpful. The first I had was a paperback and it finally fell apart after years of reference so I bought this new box set which includes "Bridgman's Life Drawing", "The Book of a Hundred Hands", and "Heads, Features, and Faces". I still find Bridgman's books to be an excellent source of reference and would recommend that every art student or hobbyist use them.
942000
A wonderful figure drawing book. While most of the book covers methods I have learned over my 30+ years, a quarter of the book gave some insights that I have not seen before. The book is well designed and pleasant to read. I am hoping that the artist /author will publish an oil painting the figure book!
3725367
I was glad Won Park got this published since many of these models have been floating around the internet for awhile. I am happy to buy the book to support my fellow origamists. I bought this for $16.50 on Amazon. The price changes over time so in the future you might be buying this for more or less.
For the editors, for future editions, Dragon, page 125 instruction 42 a and b are switched around so this may cause confusion in some. I have not folded every model so there may be other errors but I will update this if I find more.

Conclusion:

I do not regret buying it so I would recommend it. It's a nice hardback book with a beautiful cover design. The diagrams are beautifully done but due to the complexity of some models, obviously not everything can be diagrammed clearly.
The models are complex and for advance folders and turned out very nice.
117596
I've been anticipating the release of this book for some time already. Finally got hold of it, and I can't stop flipping through it. It's definately the BEST book out there right now, if you're looking for a resource of the best contemporary illustrators out there. If you are an illustrator, graphic designer, or fine artist you will find this book indispensible as a source of inspiration. I discover something new every time I look through it.

This book follows the release of popular titles by the same publisher such as "Romantik", "Wonderland" and the "Pictoplasma" series. The book focuses on the new wave of contemporary illustration often using mixed media techniques. It's divided into "chapters" which focus on the techniques, genres and syles themselves such as vector, traditional analog, urban, collage, rock and roll etc. Many of the more prolific contemporary illustrator's, such as Deanne Cheuk are among those featured. My only complaint is that with the vast number of illusatrators represented, they are each only alloted one or two pages on average, and their works are displayed somewhat small so you can't enjoy all the details in some of the works.

I know that there are the Illustrators Annual Index publications which come out every year, and while they serve as a resource like "Illusive" for a reference of names of illustrators out there...I feel that many of those contained within Illusive are not as commercial oriented as they are fine art. Illusive definately blurs the boundaries between contemporary illustration and the realm of fine art.

The print quality is FIRST rate. The inks used are very bright and vivid, and the book is nicely cloth-bound. The retail pricetag alone is worth the many complex vector graphics which are eye-candy.

And BTW, the cover displayed is different.
4899148
This is an excellent instructional manual.  It was an optional choice on the syllabus for a college Figure Drawing class.
Glad I bought this, actually one of two copies... one for my daughter and one for me.  Try it, there are  many useful exercises which will be of benefit.
1552693
Recommended  by Paul Sellers. Found it to be an excellent reference. Drawings are high quality and clear. Limited text but it gets the point across.
A welcome addition to my small library.
4256873
This is an excellent book to make origamic architecture/kirigami style models.  Book is printed on both regular paper for the text and thicker paper for the actual models.  You can remove these pages from the book to create the models.

The models in the book include the following.

1.  Anakins Podracer
2.  Armored Assault Tank
3.  Republic Gunship
4.  AT-TE
5.  Jedi Starfighter
6.  Republic Attack Cruiser
7.  Lukes Landspeeder
8.  Sandcrawler
9.  T-47 Snowspeeder
10.  Millennium Falcon
11.  Imperial Stardestroyer
12.  X-Wing
13.  Reys Speeder
14.  TIE Figher
15.  TIE Silencer
3428031
I received this book as a gift and I absolutely adore it! As an aspiring artist who tends to struggle with drawing correct and proportionate figures, I'm beyond pleased with what this book has to offer my studies. There is a wealth of detail and explanation for practically every part of the human body. Descriptions are detailed and broken down in ways that are easy to understand and follow. I highly recommend this book for artists who are either struggling with drawing figures, or those who would like to expand upon their knowledge and skill set.
734009
Beautiful reference material. The paper quality is thick and the prints are easily legible due to their large format on the pages. I've been collecting images of this subject matter for years online, but I've never found such a large variety in (especially in this quality) in a single place. This is a must-have for designers who draw inspiration from the past.
3711090
I have bought many anatomy books and tutorials now and I really wish I had found this book sooner. Eliot Goldfinger has put a great deal of effort into this book and it really shows. Not only does he go through the bones, proportions and muscles of the human form, he also has many extras that help to understand what exactly is happening underneath the skin. He explores only the muscles that affect the surface but these are done thoroughly. Drawings of the muscles' origins and insertions, the muscles around them and also a photo of the muscle on a model help the reader to get a clear picture of what is occurring beneath the skin. Other extras such as cross sections of the limbs and fat layers just add to the depth of an already great reference. I would recommend this book to anybody who has an interest in art and the human form as it is really the best that I have seen.
2657404
Of the 63 art books in my library, this is the best I've run into.  It's to the point with skilled illustrations.  By isolating one principle at a time and giving examples, it makes it easy for the reader to grasp the issue.  It also isn't full of self-serving comments.  Too many art books go into the soul searching and emotional aspect of painting.  But not all people the same feelings, and this makes the verbiage unnecessary.

Another plus is the binding.  The ring binding means you don't have to crack the book spine to keep it open.

This book is perfect for the artist who wants to-the-point instruction that includes problem solving.  I'm recommending it to the students in my classes.  Frankly, it's the best I've seen.
4339818
I understand people find these books to be a bit old and not an easy read. And you really need to start with volume one, since it provides a great discussion to start the reader off.

And they are not a pleasure read.  But you will learn alot, and the text and their discussions are priceless and definitive.

This one is my favorite, it covers well-ordered series and ordinal numbers. Their notes are interesting and instructive Also vectors are in this volume.
For 60.00 you can get the complete set on amazon.
4082765
Upon first inspection, I realized some of the material in this book had been drawn from Fred Dubery's fine publication Perspective and Other Drawing Systems. Then I saw the author had in fact worked with her teacher Mr. Dubery, so I am happy it has his blessing.

This is an excellent concise foundation course in seeing and perspective drawing (I especially appreciated the inclusion of rare four and five point systems), as well as an effective compendium of other projection systems. There is more substance in this book, more direct visual information, than many other bulkier, stuffier efforts. Why confuse the issue? Get to the point and pick this little book up.
4507884
This series of three books contain the most precise information in a usable form for the amateur that I have seen. A classic series that would be almost impossible to duplicate. Although limited to 1950 co-ordinates  for celestial objects this does not detract from the usability of the  information contained within the pages. Clearly and consisely written, with  background information as well as clear descriptions of the objects listed.  The books could have constellation maps, but since I use them with a star  atlas this would be a luxury.
1356119
Even if you should have bought the first edition of this book, I strongly recommend this new and expanded edition. The text is most informative and the illustrations are even stronger than in the first edition, with plenty of cover reproductions in color, both of the comics themselves and of the original cover paintings. For anybody with the slightest interest in the artwork of Classics Illustrated this is mandatory reading.
2542563
This weighty volume contains photography of all the 3 3/4" SW Action Figures, highlighting the best example of each with a larger photo and verbose description.  A great reference for collectors as well as an entertaining book to review all the thousands of characters that Hasbro & Kenner have produced into figures over the years.  Its 352 large pages are filled with images and highlighted features of interest for each figure.  If you collect figures this will be a great reference for your collection.  I thoroughly enjoy this masterpiece.  Great job Steve!
4918044
A beautifully formatted hardback book with wonderful illustrations.  Love it!