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Must have books for artists and animators!
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items A collection of some of my favorite books that will help you along your art and animation journey!
These books are top rated sellers and recommend by professional animators and artists (and also me!)
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Animation guides
Art books
Animation guides
It's the all in one stop shop for everything you'd need to know about the base principles of animation! It's a mandatory read.
The Animator's Survival Kit: A Manual of Methods, Principles and Formulas for ...
Don't let the language barrier concern you! The TACOS himan anatomy art books are fantastic for learning basic human figure drawing! The tips and tutorials are easy to follow even without understanding japanese.
Le-zhin Point Character Drawing Techniques Paperback TA-CO 1 Makeup Organizers - Walmart.com
The second edition of the infamous TACO character art book! Similar to it's first edition, the tips and tricks in this books are easy to follow no matter what language you speak.
Le-zhin Point Character Drawing Techniques Paperback TA-CO 2 Makeup Organizers - Walmart.com
Preston blair gives a great presentation of the flow of cartoon animation in this book! It helps with learning the basics of animation as well as shows how they're applied in cartoons and movies!
Collector's Cartoon Animation with Preston Blair, Revised Edition!: Learn Techniques for Drawing and Animating Cartoon Characters, (Paperback)
If you’re unfamiliar with the 12 Principles of animation, you wont be after reading the book. They’re explained in detail, not just what each principles is but how Disney animators applied them to their craft. A fantastic find for anyone that wants t...
The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation: Ollie Johnston, Frank Thomas
Character Animation Crash Course! by animator Eric Goldberg teaches aspiring animators how to create strong characters by focusing on their inner personality. The book uses detailed text and drawings to explain classic animation techniques and includ...
Character Animation Crash Course!( DVD not included): Eric Goldberg
Art books
A beautifully detailed art book displaying the works of famous director james cameron, including concept pieces from his most famous movies such as aliens and terminator!
Tech Noir: The Art of James Cameron
A richly illustrated journey through the extraordinary cinematic worlds of beloved filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki. This is much more than just movie stills. It's a fantastic exploration into some of miyazaki's most loved works.
Hayao Miyazaki academy exhibition artbook