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| Drawing the Head and Figure | 
 enlarge | Author: Jack Hamm
Publisher: Perigee Trade
Category: Book
List Price: $11.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (63 reviews)
Sales Rank: 18802
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 128
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8 x 0.5
ISBN: 0399507914
Dewey Decimal Number: 743
EAN: 9780399507915
ASIN: 0399507914
Publication Date: January 15, 1982
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 A must have book September 24, 2008
This book is not expensive, but is the most useful book on figure drawing I own. I have consulted it so many times that it is dog-eared. A thing that sets this book apart is the way the author uses easy to remember rules of thumb and anatomical "landmarks" to aid in drawing. While not getting too detailed, the author enables you to avoid the gross mistakes that cripple a drawing. For example, the book shows how to successfully draw a quarter view of the head and shoulders, and explains the natural tendency to draw this view incorrectly. This is, without a doubt, the best art book I own.
The BEST ever ! July 17, 2008
Two weeks ago I couldn't even draw a stick figure with the correct proportions, now, I'm actually drawing males/females quite nice ... for a beginner of course !
This books is awesome ... even though I haven't really paid attention to the 1st part of the book, concerning faces (which really don't generate enough interest at the moment for me as a 3d modeler) the second part, concerning anatomy and proportions was pure gold !
So easy, so nice ... drawing made easy in all possible ways ! I'm still thrilled ! Although at first I was a bit discouraged, after reading the book and getting familiar with it, drawing became so fun. I usually spend about 1 hour per day, and use this baby every time...
I plan in buying my girlfriend a copy of this book in the near future ...
Conclusion: If you're a beginner ... this will be wonderful help ... and best of all it's cheap !
 Not So Good July 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book seems a bit old-fashioned in it's exercises and drawing suggestions. Even the examples of women's faces look like heads of women from the 50's. Maybe it is from the 50's originally. Anyway, it is dated.
The layout is messy and the faces cartoonish.
I am hoping to find some helpful tips on drawing the human figure but I am not too optimistic so far.
I'd say skip this book as I am sure there are much better ones out there.
If you don't have it check out Drawing for Dummies, it is a MUCH BETTER instructional guide than this one.
Excellent July 1, 2008
This is an excellent book, written by a man who was an absolute master of drawing. His depth of knowledge is extraordinary, as is the clarity, simplicity, and comprehensiveness of his approach. As an artist and illustrator I own many books on painting and drawing, and this is one of the best.
All of Jack Hamm's drawing how-to books are excellent March 18, 2008
I grew up reading and using Jack Hamm's "How to Draw Animals", like it was a bible. As a professional illustrator, relying heavily on realism for all my work, his books are a great introduction in learning to see correctly, to gain insight into proportion and drawing skill. Anyone who doesn't get anything out of it isn't putting the time and effort into studying the material. It will help you if you take the time to read it. I just bought this book, as a refresher, as he always has something to teach, no matter what stage of art skill you have. I recommend his books to my students all the time. Art school basics in a book.
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