Best example of the art form
929734
This movie is perhaps the best example so far of what the new technologies have enabled the art form of film to become. Having a copy of this at home to watch whenever the spirit moves us can easily lead us to spend too much time living in another world. Where is the benefit? Are we amusing ourselves to death as Neil Postman suggests?
It only gets worse after the other movies are complete and available. You can easily spend a whole day watching these and have a tremendous experience doing so. Is the enjoyment of the art a sufficient reason to give up living for the day or living vicariously through the fictitious lives of Frodo and Sam? I suppose at least occasionally yes. This stuff is too good for mere mortals. The nectar of the Gods.
600966
Sharing my favorite pic cause I'm really excited this is all from the best artist of the last Dark Fantasy. Even more detailed than the last with all original work. Lovin it : )
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.
4234858
I love Eric Zener's work. I have 2 of his lithographs and hope one day to have an original painting. This book is an amazing piece of art in itself; the detail is amazing--even the cardboard box it was shipped in has water bubbles on it like the ones seen in his artwork! The color pictures are stunning and the writings that accompany the work make for an interesting read. The book is also beautifully made and I highly recommend it.
1446083
Figure Sculpting by Phillipe and Charisse Faraut is without a doubt the best book on sculpture I have seen. The photography is A+, The text is A+ in content and clarity. The numerous step by step instruction examples are A+ also, I wish I had it years ago. It should help both beginner and professional sculptors. I must add the examples of finished works by Phillipe in this book are beautiful and inspirational.
2095730
This is my favorite art book.  I love it because it visually shows how a lithograph goes from a print, to a wallpaper, to a textile print, to a fashion design, to a photograph of said design, and ends up in a painting (Klimt's).  The process is amazing.
3162539
Of the collection I have begun since studying and making pop-ups, this one is a favorite.  The multimedia approach is very nice.  The pop-up inventions used are a medium complexity.  I have yet to read it.  I enjoy the art of it.
859466
It's easy to understand the concepts the author is trying to get across.  The illustration is very detailed and goes along with the written words.  I would recommend this book to anyone that is trying to understand this style of art.
2174931
I love this little booklet, with pure white covers and intriguing simple pieces of the artist's work inside, which look like little worms- she calls them flaps! Apparently they are 3 dimensional in the show. A couple of pieces in the back are like paint wiggles, which she calls agents. (There is an intro by Bill Arning which talks more about her work, to interpret it.) The best part? Under the back flap of the book is an actual watercolor on acetate piece of art!!! This is a limited edition of 500 catalogues. I can see why, with an original piece of art included. Great.
4701862
The Encyclopedia of Fernal Affairs is easily one of the most beautiful art books I have ever seen, and I've seen many of them. Better almost than the craftsmanship of those whose artwork adorns these pages, is the subversive, political, erotic, and just plain magical material displayed. I could sit for hours looking and wondering at the works in this book.
1953073
The cover says it all. Ben Caldwell's images have punch. And like any good sensei, he shares his techniques with the up-and-coming student. Lots of solid groundwork to build great art upon. The proper capture of movement is what makes the difference between a good drawing and a great one. And Ben knows his stuff. Add this to your collection. You won't go wrong.
3414271
I really liked this book. I found the content most helpful. When I look at Tom's examples and his drawings you can see the years of experience come right off the page and his talent for art glows. I loved how Tom was able to take other people's drawings and demonstrate how little changes in character poses, mood or stance made a difference in the language of the character being drawn. I would recommend this book to any artist not just those who want to draw fictional characters because it really imparts Tom's experience giving you a unique perspective in this form of art, where as otherwise an opportunity would be missed. I thank you sir for sharing your experience in this book.
1468882
Andy Goldsworthy is an amazing artist and seeing him in action is incredible.  He builds sculptures out of natural materials (stones, leaves, ice) and then waits for nature to do her part in the natural destruction of them.  His books have pictures of both the finished product and sometimes the sequence either leading up to or after the sculpture is complete, but to see the painstaking process of building (not always successfully) is very impressive.  Nice narration too.
1849723
Love the diverse collection of artist books. Th examples are simply amazing, in terms of technique, execution and last but not least the variety of ideas and concepts.
2163238
Although there are few paintings in the collection itself (mainly drawings), a large number of paintings are actually represented in the book to illustrate essays on Klimt's most important patrons and muses (some of which I had not seen in reproduction before) - these form about half the book, with interviews, contemporary documents, letters and photographs - I found this section the most interesting - there are also good essays on his background and his relationships to other artists, contemporary reception of his work, and his inspirations (especially fascinating were the visual comparisons of his drawings of nudes to the work of a contemporary erotic photographer, where the similarities are too many and complex to be put down to pure coincidence). Most poignant is the essay on three of the most prominent Jewish families of the period who were major collectors of Klimt's work - the Lederers, the Bloch-Bauers, and the Zuckerkandls, based on a mind-boggling 193 references. These families began the century at the pinnacle of contemporary society, and were at the centre of Vienna's cultural life; their stories make for harrowing reading - for example, Elizabeth Bachofen-Echt, the daughter of Adele Bloch-Bauer, survived the Third Reich by claiming that she was Klimt's illegitimate daughter and therefore of mixed race - and are worth the price of the book in themselves. Layout and reproductions are superb, as is the general quality of the book. A joy to the eye and definitely one of the best art books on the market.
2637521
I used interlibrary loan to borrow most of "The Art of..." series for the Miyazaki films to preview before purchase. The Spirited Away edition had the best selection of concept sketches, art board drawings, background art, as well as stories about the design. It is the only one I chose to finally purchase. (FYI the Ponyo one was the most disappointing, very few original concept sketches.)
807871
This is the best interpretation of this work that I have found. Preview it for yourself and you may agree it's worth adding to your collection.