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WOW, 18 May 2008
This book is truly beautiful. I adore fashion books and this is one of my favourites; whether you are interested in fashion, illustration, art or just want a beautiful coffee table book, this is the one to buy!
Buy this book!, 25 Jun 2007
Whether your studying fashion or you just love to shop this book is an amazing insight into the world of fashion illustration. Each page features a beautiful drawing, information about the author, and the media used (when possible). There are some reading pages throughout out the book highlighting changes in fashion and the influences on fashion illustration. This book is a perfect guide for those studying fashion to find reference and inspiration. Each page is colourful and different from the last. It is definately worth the money and is a great book to have! It would also make a gat gift for anyone with a remote interest in fashion, BUY IT NOW!
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WOW, 18 May 2008
This book is truly beautiful. I adore fashion books and this is one of my favourites; whether you are interested in fashion, illustration, art or just want a beautiful coffee table book, this is the one to buy!
Buy this book!, 25 Jun 2007
Whether your studying fashion or you just love to shop this book is an amazing insight into the world of fashion illustration. Each page features a beautiful drawing, information about the author, and the media used (when possible). There are some reading pages throughout out the book highlighting changes in fashion and the influences on fashion illustration. This book is a perfect guide for those studying fashion to find reference and inspiration. Each page is colourful and different from the last. It is definately worth the money and is a great book to have! It would also make a gat gift for anyone with a remote interest in fashion, BUY IT NOW!
big book of greatness, 02 Nov 2008
A great sourcebook for illustrators, fashion designers and students. It features a vast range of styles and subjects with some hidden gem illustrators that won't be featured in any other books
THE best ever, 14 Dec 2007
This is of the the most packed books so great value ...such a range of modern illustration...very inspiring.Lots of computer aided illustrations. In my top 5 fashion Ill books!
A superb resource which features a huge and inspirational variation of styles., 16 Jul 2007
Illustration sourcebooks don't come much better than this. An excellent mixed bag of all sorts of illustrative techniques than really does impress. Contact details are given for all artists included which makes this perfect for art buyers/directors.
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WOW, 18 May 2008
This book is truly beautiful. I adore fashion books and this is one of my favourites; whether you are interested in fashion, illustration, art or just want a beautiful coffee table book, this is the one to buy!
Buy this book!, 25 Jun 2007
Whether your studying fashion or you just love to shop this book is an amazing insight into the world of fashion illustration. Each page features a beautiful drawing, information about the author, and the media used (when possible). There are some reading pages throughout out the book highlighting changes in fashion and the influences on fashion illustration. This book is a perfect guide for those studying fashion to find reference and inspiration. Each page is colourful and different from the last. It is definately worth the money and is a great book to have! It would also make a gat gift for anyone with a remote interest in fashion, BUY IT NOW!
big book of greatness, 02 Nov 2008
A great sourcebook for illustrators, fashion designers and students. It features a vast range of styles and subjects with some hidden gem illustrators that won't be featured in any other books
THE best ever, 14 Dec 2007
This is of the the most packed books so great value ...such a range of modern illustration...very inspiring.Lots of computer aided illustrations. In my top 5 fashion Ill books!
A superb resource which features a huge and inspirational variation of styles., 16 Jul 2007
Illustration sourcebooks don't come much better than this. An excellent mixed bag of all sorts of illustrative techniques than really does impress. Contact details are given for all artists included which makes this perfect for art buyers/directors.
The Meanings of Enchantment!, 19 Nov 2007
I was introduced to Arthur Rackham's magical illustrations as a child via the old St. Nicholas children's magazines, and his pictures have lost none of their magic in the ensuing years. His pen-and-ink drawings are complemented by a muted palette of colors that transform the pages into insubstantial doors into an enchanted world populated by slender butterfly-winged fairies, multitudes of elves and gnomes, and twisted anthropomorphic trees that capture a child's imagination, without being threatening. And yet the sharp angular faces of the children in his drawings suggest a subtle mischievous humor that prevents Rackham's illustrations from ever sinking into sentimentality.
Rackham's pen covered a wide range of subjects, from Shakespeare's "Midsummer Night's Dream" and "The Tempest" by way of Kenneth Grahame's "Wind in the Willows", Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland," and classical fairy tales, to Wagner's "Ring of the Niebelungen."
We are so lucky to have these beautifully reproduced Dover illustrations in a single book. They should be introduced to one's grandchildren so that their imaginations may also take flight with the enchanting creatures of Arthur Rackham's world.
Well worth the money, 13 Mar 2007
This is a very nice little book. It contains some of the not quite so well known illustrations too which I liked. It's so cheap that it's good to buy 2 copies. One to keep and browse, and the prints are of a reasonable size so that you could cut out your favourites to frame up. Well worth the money.
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Customer Reviews
WOW, 18 May 2008
This book is truly beautiful. I adore fashion books and this is one of my favourites; whether you are interested in fashion, illustration, art or just want a beautiful coffee table book, this is the one to buy!
Buy this book!, 25 Jun 2007
Whether your studying fashion or you just love to shop this book is an amazing insight into the world of fashion illustration. Each page features a beautiful drawing, information about the author, and the media used (when possible). There are some reading pages throughout out the book highlighting changes in fashion and the influences on fashion illustration. This book is a perfect guide for those studying fashion to find reference and inspiration. Each page is colourful and different from the last. It is definately worth the money and is a great book to have! It would also make a gat gift for anyone with a remote interest in fashion, BUY IT NOW!
big book of greatness, 02 Nov 2008
A great sourcebook for illustrators, fashion designers and students. It features a vast range of styles and subjects with some hidden gem illustrators that won't be featured in any other books
THE best ever, 14 Dec 2007
This is of the the most packed books so great value ...such a range of modern illustration...very inspiring.Lots of computer aided illustrations. In my top 5 fashion Ill books!
A superb resource which features a huge and inspirational variation of styles., 16 Jul 2007
Illustration sourcebooks don't come much better than this. An excellent mixed bag of all sorts of illustrative techniques than really does impress. Contact details are given for all artists included which makes this perfect for art buyers/directors.
The Meanings of Enchantment!, 19 Nov 2007
I was introduced to Arthur Rackham's magical illustrations as a child via the old St. Nicholas children's magazines, and his pictures have lost none of their magic in the ensuing years. His pen-and-ink drawings are complemented by a muted palette of colors that transform the pages into insubstantial doors into an enchanted world populated by slender butterfly-winged fairies, multitudes of elves and gnomes, and twisted anthropomorphic trees that capture a child's imagination, without being threatening. And yet the sharp angular faces of the children in his drawings suggest a subtle mischievous humor that prevents Rackham's illustrations from ever sinking into sentimentality.
Rackham's pen covered a wide range of subjects, from Shakespeare's "Midsummer Night's Dream" and "The Tempest" by way of Kenneth Grahame's "Wind in the Willows", Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland," and classical fairy tales, to Wagner's "Ring of the Niebelungen."
We are so lucky to have these beautifully reproduced Dover illustrations in a single book. They should be introduced to one's grandchildren so that their imaginations may also take flight with the enchanting creatures of Arthur Rackham's world.
Well worth the money, 13 Mar 2007
This is a very nice little book. It contains some of the not quite so well known illustrations too which I liked. It's so cheap that it's good to buy 2 copies. One to keep and browse, and the prints are of a reasonable size so that you could cut out your favourites to frame up. Well worth the money.
Great Illustration Work, but no techniques ..., 06 Sep 2008
I am currently studying Graphic Design, and looking though this book has given me so much insiration for Illustration class! There are lots of illustrations I found that would appeal more to students, or younger people, as they are bold, colourful and abstract. There is plenty variation from Photoshop to clay models, every page you turn it's something different. I found it very useful for new ideas.
Only downside is that it's just examples of work. There are no techniques explained, though it tells you what programs and tools were used ...
inspirational, 14 May 2007
I believe this book is helpful for anyone who is interested in illustration, it gives you a taster of what is produced in the commercial industry today.
I like the fact that there is information on the artists, you can also contact the artists for help, information and techniques. There is also a broad range of styles shown so should appeal to everyone.
The only thing lacking in the book is detailed information on techniques undertook by the illustrators, abit sparse, you would have to contact the illustrator for more info. Otherwise a great inspirational book, would recommend this book for anyone who is studying illustration.
Great reading!!
Impossibly pretty, but not a strong selection, 22 Feb 2006
I just couldn't leave this in the shop. It's so beautifully produced that all my objections went for nothing. The Gary Baseman cover alone would have done it.
But if we were to go by the book's content, we would find that 80 percent of today's most remarkable in illustration consists of unimaginative, clipart-like vector graphics and over-airbrushed Photoshop clumsiness. Too much of this stuff fits the term 'visual demagogy'.
By the amount of shallow commerciality presented (which very often borders on dilettantish) the book gives an objective account on the general state of things, to be sure. But why be concerned with the artistically irrelevant, when there are so many great talents out there? Greg Clarke, Gary Taxali, Mark Ulriksen, Dan Page, Joe Morse, James Jean, Brad Holland, John Hendrix, Olaf Hajek, Douglas Fraser, Vanessa Dell, Brian Cronin, Daniel Chang and the already mentioned Gary Baseman are among them. Their painfully few pages save an otherwise unsubstantial book.
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WOW, 18 May 2008
This book is truly beautiful. I adore fashion books and this is one of my favourites; whether you are interested in fashion, illustration, art or just want a beautiful coffee table book, this is the one to buy!
Buy this book!, 25 Jun 2007
Whether your studying fashion or you just love to shop this book is an amazing insight into the world of fashion illustration. Each page features a beautiful drawing, information about the author, and the media used (when possible). There are some reading pages throughout out the book highlighting changes in fashion and the influences on fashion illustration. This book is a perfect guide for those studying fashion to find reference and inspiration. Each page is colourful and different from the last. It is definately worth the money and is a great book to have! It would also make a gat gift for anyone with a remote interest in fashion, BUY IT NOW!
big book of greatness, 02 Nov 2008
A great sourcebook for illustrators, fashion designers and students. It features a vast range of styles and subjects with some hidden gem illustrators that won't be featured in any other books
THE best ever, 14 Dec 2007
This is of the the most packed books so great value ...such a range of modern illustration...very inspiring.Lots of computer aided illustrations. In my top 5 fashion Ill books!
A superb resource which features a huge and inspirational variation of styles., 16 Jul 2007
Illustration sourcebooks don't come much better than this. An excellent mixed bag of all sorts of illustrative techniques than really does impress. Contact details are given for all artists included which makes this perfect for art buyers/directors.
The Meanings of Enchantment!, 19 Nov 2007
I was introduced to Arthur Rackham's magical illustrations as a child via the old St. Nicholas children's magazines, and his pictures have lost none of their magic in the ensuing years. His pen-and-ink drawings are complemented by a muted palette of colors that transform the pages into insubstantial doors into an enchanted world populated by slender butterfly-winged fairies, multitudes of elves and gnomes, and twisted anthropomorphic trees that capture a child's imagination, without being threatening. And yet the sharp angular faces of the children in his drawings suggest a subtle mischievous humor that prevents Rackham's illustrations from ever sinking into sentimentality.
Rackham's pen covered a wide range of subjects, from Shakespeare's "Midsummer Night's Dream" and "The Tempest" by way of Kenneth Grahame's "Wind in the Willows", Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland," and classical fairy tales, to Wagner's "Ring of the Niebelungen."
We are so lucky to have these beautifully reproduced Dover illustrations in a single book. They should be introduced to one's grandchildren so that their imaginations may also take flight with the enchanting creatures of Arthur Rackham's world.
Well worth the money, 13 Mar 2007
This is a very nice little book. It contains some of the not quite so well known illustrations too which I liked. It's so cheap that it's good to buy 2 copies. One to keep and browse, and the prints are of a reasonable size so that you could cut out your favourites to frame up. Well worth the money.
Great Illustration Work, but no techniques ..., 06 Sep 2008
I am currently studying Graphic Design, and looking though this book has given me so much insiration for Illustration class! There are lots of illustrations I found that would appeal more to students, or younger people, as they are bold, colourful and abstract. There is plenty variation from Photoshop to clay models, every page you turn it's something different. I found it very useful for new ideas.
Only downside is that it's just examples of work. There are no techniques explained, though it tells you what programs and tools were used ...
inspirational, 14 May 2007
I believe this book is helpful for anyone who is interested in illustration, it gives you a taster of what is produced in the commercial industry today.
I like the fact that there is information on the artists, you can also contact the artists for help, information and techniques. There is also a broad range of styles shown so should appeal to everyone.
The only thing lacking in the book is detailed information on techniques undertook by the illustrators, abit sparse, you would have to contact the illustrator for more info. Otherwise a great inspirational book, would recommend this book for anyone who is studying illustration.
Great reading!!
Impossibly pretty, but not a strong selection, 22 Feb 2006
I just couldn't leave this in the shop. It's so beautifully produced that all my objections went for nothing. The Gary Baseman cover alone would have done it.
But if we were to go by the book's content, we would find that 80 percent of today's most remarkable in illustration consists of unimaginative, clipart-like vector graphics and over-airbrushed Photoshop clumsiness. Too much of this stuff fits the term 'visual demagogy'.
By the amount of shallow commerciality presented (which very often borders on dilettantish) the book gives an objective account on the general state of things, to be sure. But why be concerned with the artistically irrelevant, when there are so many great talents out there? Greg Clarke, Gary Taxali, Mark Ulriksen, Dan Page, Joe Morse, James Jean, Brad Holland, John Hendrix, Olaf Hajek, Douglas Fraser, Vanessa Dell, Brian Cronin, Daniel Chang and the already mentioned Gary Baseman are among them. Their painfully few pages save an otherwise unsubstantial book.
Excellent!!!, 04 Jun 2008
I bought this very recently and have enjoyed every page. The book looks at a range of artists with a different approach to creating their visual art. From screenprinting to papercutting to stitch and embroidery (and many more). There are short interviews on the artists giving an idea on their take of Art.
If you like artwork with a different approach, I highly recommend this book.
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WOW, 18 May 2008
This book is truly beautiful. I adore fashion books and this is one of my favourites; whether you are interested in fashion, illustration, art or just want a beautiful coffee table book, this is the one to buy!
Buy this book!, 25 Jun 2007
Whether your studying fashion or you just love to shop this book is an amazing insight into the world of fashion illustration. Each page features a beautiful drawing, information about the author, and the media used (when possible). There are some reading pages throughout out the book highlighting changes in fashion and the influences on fashion illustration. This book is a perfect guide for those studying fashion to find reference and inspiration. Each page is colourful and different from the last. It is definately worth the money and is a great book to have! It would also make a gat gift for anyone with a remote interest in fashion, BUY IT NOW!
big book of greatness, 02 Nov 2008
A great sourcebook for illustrators, fashion designers and students. It features a vast range of styles and subjects with some hidden gem illustrators that won't be featured in any other books
THE best ever, 14 Dec 2007
This is of the the most packed books so great value ...such a range of modern illustration...very inspiring.Lots of computer aided illustrations. In my top 5 fashion Ill books!
A superb resource which features a huge and inspirational variation of styles., 16 Jul 2007
Illustration sourcebooks don't come much better than this. An excellent mixed bag of all sorts of illustrative techniques than really does impress. Contact details are given for all artists included which makes this perfect for art buyers/directors.
The Meanings of Enchantment!, 19 Nov 2007
I was introduced to Arthur Rackham's magical illustrations as a child via the old St. Nicholas children's magazines, and his pictures have lost none of their magic in the ensuing years. His pen-and-ink drawings are complemented by a muted palette of colors that transform the pages into insubstantial doors into an enchanted world populated by slender butterfly-winged fairies, multitudes of elves and gnomes, and twisted anthropomorphic trees that capture a child's imagination, without being threatening. And yet the sharp angular faces of the children in his drawings suggest a subtle mischievous humor that prevents Rackham's illustrations from ever sinking into sentimentality.
Rackham's pen covered a wide range of subjects, from Shakespeare's "Midsummer Night's Dream" and "The Tempest" by way of Kenneth Grahame's "Wind in the Willows", Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland," and classical fairy tales, to Wagner's "Ring of the Niebelungen."
We are so lucky to have these beautifully reproduced Dover illustrations in a single book. They should be introduced to one's grandchildren so that their imaginations may also take flight with the enchanting creatures of Arthur Rackham's world.
Well worth the money, 13 Mar 2007
This is a very nice little book. It contains some of the not quite so well known illustrations too which I liked. It's so cheap that it's good to buy 2 copies. One to keep and browse, and the prints are of a reasonable size so that you could cut out your favourites to frame up. Well worth the money.
Great Illustration Work, but no techniques ..., 06 Sep 2008
I am currently studying Graphic Design, and looking though this book has given me so much insiration for Illustration class! There are lots of illustrations I found that would appeal more to students, or younger people, as they are bold, colourful and abstract. There is plenty variation from Photoshop to clay models, every page you turn it's something different. I found it very useful for new ideas.
Only downside is that it's just examples of work. There are no techniques explained, though it tells you what programs and tools were used ...
inspirational, 14 May 2007
I believe this book is helpful for anyone who is interested in illustration, it gives you a taster of what is produced in the commercial industry today.
I like the fact that there is information on the artists, you can also contact the artists for help, information and techniques. There is also a broad range of styles shown so should appeal to everyone.
The only thing lacking in the book is detailed information on techniques undertook by the illustrators, abit sparse, you would have to contact the illustrator for more info. Otherwise a great inspirational book, would recommend this book for anyone who is studying illustration.
Great reading!!
Impossibly pretty, but not a strong selection, 22 Feb 2006
I just couldn't leave this in the shop. It's so beautifully produced that all my objections went for nothing. The Gary Baseman cover alone would have done it.
But if we were to go by the book's content, we would find that 80 percent of today's most remarkable in illustration consists of unimaginative, clipart-like vector graphics and over-airbrushed Photoshop clumsiness. Too much of this stuff fits the term 'visual demagogy'.
By the amount of shallow commerciality presented (which very often borders on dilettantish) the book gives an objective account on the general state of things, to be sure. But why be concerned with the artistically irrelevant, when there are so many great talents out there? Greg Clarke, Gary Taxali, Mark Ulriksen, Dan Page, Joe Morse, James Jean, Brad Holland, John Hendrix, Olaf Hajek, Douglas Fraser, Vanessa Dell, Brian Cronin, Daniel Chang and the already mentioned Gary Baseman are among them. Their painfully few pages save an otherwise unsubstantial book.
Excellent!!!, 04 Jun 2008
I bought this very recently and have enjoyed every page. The book looks at a range of artists with a different approach to creating their visual art. From screenprinting to papercutting to stitch and embroidery (and many more). There are short interviews on the artists giving an idea on their take of Art.
If you like artwork with a different approach, I highly recommend this book.
Delightfully Eccentric Robinson for the Masses (and about time!), 29 Nov 2007
This is a delightfully illustrated book that was printed to coincide with the Heath Robinson Exhibition that took place at The Cartoon Museum in London in 2007. (FINISHED IN OCTOBER)
It is NOT the official publication for that exhibition and the content differs in that there are fewer earlier works represented here, and not so many wartime sketches which are very funny indeed and worth tracking down, what with 'The Enemy' always being portrayed in traditional Prussian garb, pot-bellied and complete with comical spikey-helmet!
However this book, as the title suggests is probably the best (and only) readily available book on the subject of Heath Robinson contraptions and will delight and amuse all ages. it is a Hardback at about A4 size and has an attractive Dust-Jacket (seen in the Amazon Illustration). There is a small introduction with some biographical detail, and then from page 9 to 191 a continuous sequence of excellent illustrations at nearly full-page with some in full-colour, limited colour, or black and white (as most of them would have originally been seen. It is printed on good quality paper. If you don't find these pictures funny, you may need to see a doctor as they are all excellent, obsurd, hilarious (delete as applicable)
The only thing missing is perhaps a bit more information on the illustrations, and some more wartime cartoons, but this is a very minor quibble as the official exhibition catelogue more than fills these gaps.
Highly recommended.
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Customer Reviews
WOW, 18 May 2008
This book is truly beautiful. I adore fashion books and this is one of my favourites; whether you are interested in fashion, illustration, art or just want a beautiful coffee table book, this is the one to buy!
Buy this book!, 25 Jun 2007
Whether your studying fashion or you just love to shop this book is an amazing insight into the world of fashion illustration. Each page features a beautiful drawing, information about the author, and the media used (when possible). There are some reading pages throughout out the book highlighting changes in fashion and the influences on fashion illustration. This book is a perfect guide for those studying fashion to find reference and inspiration. Each page is colourful and different from the last. It is definately worth the money and is a great book to have! It would also make a gat gift for anyone with a remote interest in fashion, BUY IT NOW!
big book of greatness, 02 Nov 2008
A great sourcebook for illustrators, fashion designers and students. It features a vast range of styles and subjects with some hidden gem illustrators that won't be featured in any other books
THE best ever, 14 Dec 2007
This is of the the most packed books so great value ...such a range of modern illustration...very inspiring.Lots of computer aided illustrations. In my top 5 fashion Ill books!
A superb resource which features a huge and inspirational variation of styles., 16 Jul 2007
Illustration sourcebooks don't come much better than this. An excellent mixed bag of all sorts of illustrative techniques than really does impress. Contact details are given for all artists included which makes this perfect for art buyers/directors.
The Meanings of Enchantment!, 19 Nov 2007
I was introduced to Arthur Rackham's magical illustrations as a child via the old St. Nicholas children's magazines, and his pictures have lost none of their magic in the ensuing years. His pen-and-ink drawings are complemented by a muted palette of colors that transform the pages into insubstantial doors into an enchanted world populated by slender butterfly-winged fairies, multitudes of elves and gnomes, and twisted anthropomorphic trees that capture a child's imagination, without being threatening. And yet the sharp angular faces of the children in his drawings suggest a subtle mischievous humor that prevents Rackham's illustrations from ever sinking into sentimentality.
Rackham's pen covered a wide range of subjects, from Shakespeare's "Midsummer Night's Dream" and "The Tempest" by way of Kenneth Grahame's "Wind in the Willows", Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland," and classical fairy tales, to Wagner's "Ring of the Niebelungen."
We are so lucky to have these beautifully reproduced Dover illustrations in a single book. They should be introduced to one's grandchildren so that their imaginations may also take flight with the enchanting creatures of Arthur Rackham's world.
Well worth the money, 13 Mar 2007
This is a very nice little book. It contains some of the not quite so well known illustrations too which I liked. It's so cheap that it's good to buy 2 copies. One to keep and browse, and the prints are of a reasonable size so that you could cut out your favourites to frame up. Well worth the money.
Great Illustration Work, but no techniques ..., 06 Sep 2008
I am currently studying Graphic Design, and looking though this book has given me so much insiration for Illustration class! There are lots of illustrations I found that would appeal more to students, or younger people, as they are bold, colourful and abstract. There is plenty variation from Photoshop to clay models, every page you turn it's something different. I found it very useful for new ideas.
Only downside is that it's just examples of work. There are no techniques explained, though it tells you what programs and tools were used ...
inspirational, 14 May 2007
I believe this book is helpful for anyone who is interested in illustration, it gives you a taster of what is produced in the commercial industry today.
I like the fact that there is information on the artists, you can also contact the artists for help, information and techniques. There is also a broad range of styles shown so should appeal to everyone.
The only thing lacking in the book is detailed information on techniques undertook by the illustrators, abit sparse, you would have to contact the illustrator for more info. Otherwise a great inspirational book, would recommend this book for anyone who is studying illustration.
Great reading!!
Impossibly pretty, but not a strong selection, 22 Feb 2006
I just couldn't leave this in the shop. It's so beautifully produced that all my objections went for nothing. The Gary Baseman cover alone would have done it.
But if we were to go by the book's content, we would find that 80 percent of today's most remarkable in illustration consists of unimaginative, clipart-like vector graphics and over-airbrushed Photoshop clumsiness. Too much of this stuff fits the term 'visual demagogy'.
By the amount of shallow commerciality presented (which very often borders on dilettantish) the book gives an objective account on the general state of things, to be sure. But why be concerned with the artistically irrelevant, when there are so many great talents out there? Greg Clarke, Gary Taxali, Mark Ulriksen, Dan Page, Joe Morse, James Jean, Brad Holland, John Hendrix, Olaf Hajek, Douglas Fraser, Vanessa Dell, Brian Cronin, Daniel Chang and the already mentioned Gary Baseman are among them. Their painfully few pages save an otherwise unsubstantial book.
Excellent!!!, 04 Jun 2008
I bought this very recently and have enjoyed every page. The book looks at a range of artists with a different approach to creating their visual art. From screenprinting to papercutting to stitch and embroidery (and many more). There are short interviews on the artists giving an idea on their take of Art.
If you like artwork with a different approach, I highly recommend this book.
Delightfully Eccentric Robinson for the Masses (and about time!), 29 Nov 2007
This is a delightfully illustrated book that was printed to coincide with the Heath Robinson Exhibition that took place at The Cartoon Museum in London in 2007. (FINISHED IN OCTOBER)
It is NOT the official publication for that exhibition and the content differs in that there are fewer earlier works represented here, and not so many wartime sketches which are very funny indeed and worth tracking down, what with 'The Enemy' always being portrayed in traditional Prussian garb, pot-bellied and complete with comical spikey-helmet!
However this book, as the title suggests is probably the best (and only) readily available book on the subject of Heath Robinson contraptions and will delight and amuse all ages. it is a Hardback at about A4 size and has an attractive Dust-Jacket (seen in the Amazon Illustration). There is a small introduction with some biographical detail, and then from page 9 to 191 a continuous sequence of excellent illustrations at nearly full-page with some in full-colour, limited colour, or black and white (as most of them would have originally been seen. It is printed on good quality paper. If you don't find these pictures funny, you may need to see a doctor as they are all excellent, obsurd, hilarious (delete as applicable)
The only thing missing is perhaps a bit more information on the illustrations, and some more wartime cartoons, but this is a very minor quibble as the official exhibition catelogue more than fills these gaps.
Highly recommended.
Absolutely superb, 15 Nov 2008
No wonder this book was voted Practical Art Book of The Year in 2007, it is a book to grace any artist's shelf and has become a firm favourite with me. There is a very good reason for this, I love to paint but I do not consider myself to be good at drawing. I have therefore, always opted for 'impressions' of flowers. I have tried many drawing course books, only to fail at almost every step. The big difference is that this book really works and at last I am proud at my drawing efforts.
This book is for all levels of botanical illustrators and it is full of practical information that is easy to apply to your own projects. Advice given includes how to set up a studio, mixing colour and composition. The steps are easy to follow - come on, if I can do it, you can. All the basics of drawing are here. Starting with pencil, this book takes you through the stages from basic skills to advanced techniques to complete works in colour. The finished illustrations in this book are exquisite and throughout the book is well-presented and easy to use.
If there is one book that can inspire you to illustrate, this is it. Worth every penny.
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WOW, 18 May 2008
This book is truly beautiful. I adore fashion books and this is one of my favourites; whether you are interested in fashion, illustration, art or just want a beautiful coffee table book, this is the one to buy! Buy this book!, 25 Jun 2007
Whether your studying fashion or you just love to shop this book is an amazing insight into the world of fashion illustration. Each page features a beautiful drawing, information about the author, and the media used (when possible). There are some reading pages throughout out the book highlighting changes in fashion and the influences on fashion illustration. This book is a perfect guide for those studying fashion to find reference and inspiration. Each page is colourful and different from the last. It is definately worth the money and is a great book to have! It would also make a gat gift for anyone with a remote interest in fashion, BUY IT NOW! big book of greatness, 02 Nov 2008
A great sourcebook for illustrators, fashion designers and students. It features a vast range of styles and subjects with some hidden gem illustrators that won't be featured in any other books THE best ever, 14 Dec 2007
This is of the the most packed books so great value ...such a range of modern illustration...very inspiring.Lots of computer aided illustrations. In my top 5 fashion Ill books! A superb resource which features a huge and inspirational variation of styles., 16 Jul 2007
Illustration sourcebooks don't come much better than this. An excellent mixed bag of all sorts of illustrative techniques than really does impress. Contact details are given for all artists included which makes this perfect for art buyers/directors. The Meanings of Enchantment!, 19 Nov 2007
I was introduced to Arthur Rackham's magical illustrations as a child via the old St. Nicholas children's magazines, and his pictures have lost none of their magic in the ensuing years. His pen-and-ink drawings are complemented by a muted palette of colors that transform the pages into insubstantial doors into an enchanted world populated by slender butterfly-winged fairies, multitudes of elves and gnomes, and twisted anthropomorphic trees that capture a child's imagination, without being threatening. And yet the sharp angular faces of the children in his drawings suggest a subtle mischievous humor that prevents Rackham's illustrations from ever sinking into sentimentality.
Rackham's pen covered a wide range of subjects, from Shakespeare's "Midsummer Night's Dream" and "The Tempest" by way of Kenneth Grahame's "Wind in the Willows", Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland," and classical fairy tales, to Wagner's "Ring of the Niebelungen."
We are so lucky to have these beautifully reproduced Dover illustrations in a single book. They should be introduced to one's grandchildren so that their imaginations may also take flight with the enchanting creatures of Arthur Rackham's world. Well worth the money, 13 Mar 2007
This is a very nice little book. It contains some of the not quite so well known illustrations too which I liked. It's so cheap that it's good to buy 2 copies. One to keep and browse, and the prints are of a reasonable size so that you could cut out your favourites to frame up. Well worth the money. Great Illustration Work, but no techniques ..., 06 Sep 2008
I am currently studying Graphic Design, and looking though this book has given me so much insiration for Illustration class! There are lots of illustrations I found that would appeal more to students, or younger people, as they are bold, colourful and abstract. There is plenty variation from Photoshop to clay models, every page you turn it's something different. I found it very useful for new ideas.
Only downside is that it's just examples of work. There are no techniques explained, though it tells you what programs and tools were used ... inspirational, 14 May 2007
I believe this book is helpful for anyone who is interested in illustration, it gives you a taster of what is produced in the commercial industry today.
I like the fact that there is information on the artists, you can also contact the artists for help, information and techniques. There is also a broad range of styles shown so should appeal to everyone.
The only thing lacking in the book is detailed information on techniques undertook by the illustrators, abit sparse, you would have to contact the illustrator for more info. Otherwise a great inspirational book, would recommend this book for anyone who is studying illustration.
Great reading!! Impossibly pretty, but not a strong selection, 22 Feb 2006
I just couldn't leave this in the shop. It's so beautifully produced that all my objections went for nothing. The Gary Baseman cover alone would have done it. But if we were to go by the book's content, we would find that 80 percent of today's most remarkable in illustration consists of unimaginative, clipart-like vector graphics and over-airbrushed Photoshop clumsiness. Too much of this stuff fits the term 'visual demagogy'. By the amount of shallow commerciality presented (which very often borders on dilettantish) the book gives an objective account on the general state of things, to be sure. But why be concerned with the artistically irrelevant, when there are so many great talents out there? Greg Clarke, Gary Taxali, Mark Ulriksen, Dan Page, Joe Morse, James Jean, Brad Holland, John Hendrix, Olaf Hajek, Douglas Fraser, Vanessa Dell, Brian Cronin, Daniel Chang and the already mentioned Gary Baseman are among them. Their painfully few pages save an otherwise unsubstantial book. Excellent!!!, 04 Jun 2008
I bought this very recently and have enjoyed every page. The book looks at a range of artists with a different approach to creating their visual art. From screenprinting to papercutting to stitch and embroidery (and many more). There are short interviews on the artists giving an idea on their take of Art.
If you like artwork with a different approach, I highly recommend this book. Delightfully Eccentric Robinson for the Masses (and about time!), 29 Nov 2007
This is a delightfully illustrated book that was printed to coincide with the Heath Robinson Exhibition that took place at The Cartoon Museum in London in 2007. (FINISHED IN OCTOBER)
It is NOT the official publication for that exhibition and the content differs in that there are fewer earlier works represented here, and not so many wartime sketches which are very funny indeed and worth tracking down, what with 'The Enemy' always being portrayed in traditional Prussian garb, pot-bellied and complete with comical spikey-helmet!
However this book, as the title suggests is probably the best (and only) readily available book on the subject of Heath Robinson contraptions and will delight and amuse all ages. it is a Hardback at about A4 size and has an attractive Dust-Jacket (seen in the Amazon Illustration). There is a small introduction with some biographical detail, and then from page 9 to 191 a continuous sequence of excellent illustrations at nearly full-page with some in full-colour, limited colour, or black and white (as most of them would have originally been seen. It is printed on good quality paper. If you don't find these pictures funny, you may need to see a doctor as they are all excellent, obsurd, hilarious (delete as applicable)
The only thing missing is perhaps a bit more information on the illustrations, and some more wartime cartoons, but this is a very minor quibble as the official exhibition catelogue more than fills these gaps.
Highly recommended.
Absolutely superb, 15 Nov 2008
No wonder this book was voted Practical Art Book of The Year in 2007, it is a book to grace any artist's shelf and has become a firm favourite with me. There is a very good reason for this, I love to paint but I do not consider myself to be good at drawing. I have therefore, always opted for 'impressions' of flowers. I have tried many drawing course books, only to fail at almost every step. The big difference is that this book really works and at last I am proud at my drawing efforts.
This book is for all levels of botanical illustrators and it is full of practical information that is easy to apply to your own projects. Advice given includes how to set up a studio, mixing colour and composition. The steps are easy to follow - come on, if I can do it, you can. All the basics of drawing are here. Starting with pencil, this book takes you through the stages from basic skills to advanced techniques to complete works in colour. The finished illustrations in this book are exquisite and throughout the book is well-presented and easy to use.
If there is one book that can inspire you to illustrate, this is it. Worth every penny. There are better books on the market!, 23 Sep 2007
There are some very VERY basic ideas in this book which may be useful but overall the quality is appaling.
I wanted to learn to draw proffessional looking caricatures. Instead it seems that the author has collected drawings from an infant school art class.
If you have no previous drawing experience then this may be a good place to start, and to be honest you can pick it up on here for pence, but if you have a natural flair for all things arty then do yourself a favor; skip this book and buy "How to draw caricatures" by "Lenn Redman". a far superior book. Great buy!, 02 Apr 2006
I got this book for my little brother and he loves it! It was the best bargin i've got in years. He's learnt so much from it and i'd recomend it to anyone whose kids love drawing because its a real good way of getting your kid to just sit down quietly and get on with something they enjoy. Easy peasy instructions and great layout on each page. Really glad i bought this book! About the lowest quality book you can find on the subject, 06 Nov 2003
I was thoroughly disappointed when this book arrived. It took me no time at all to read because there wasn't that much content. And although I only really bought this book as a cheap impulse buy at £2 or so (whilst buying other charicature books), I still felt like I'd been cheated! Although the book shows some basic principles of drawing figures, it doesn't explain much about anything else. It resembles a kids dot-2-dot book, and provides about as much stimulation. It's only saving grace was the low price, and even that wasn't a complete comfort!
How to Draw Like I Always Wanted, 12 Dec 2002
When I was a kid I wished I could draw cartoons and caricatures. It's probably too late now, but I couldn't resist buying this at such a bargain price. Filled with plenty of illustrations, it's easy enough to flick through in an evening. Starting with the basics (drawing bodies, hands, feet etc based on simple guidelines) it eventually leads up to caricaturing famous people - illustrating the practice with Prince Charles, sports stars, Basil Fawlty and the like (already slightly out of date for including William Hague as leader of the Conservatives, but they're all still people I knew). You're supposed to do exercises at the end of each chapter, which I never really tried (I'm resigned to a 'can't do' attitude). My only complaint would be the pictures it talks about are often on different pages from what it's actually saying, so you can't always see the illustration as you read. Generally though a good guide to drawing, that should be very helpful for budding cartoonists. And at [the price] you can't go far wrong anyway!
An Excellant Help, 09 Feb 2001
This book really told me loads of stuff about drawing. i got this from spain when i was over there for on the plane and it cept me busy all the journey
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Customer Reviews
WOW, 18 May 2008
This book is truly beautiful. I adore fashion books and this is one of my favourites; whether you are interested in fashion, illustration, art or just want a beautiful coffee table book, this is the one to buy! Buy this book!, 25 Jun 2007
Whether your studying fashion or you just love to shop this book is an amazing insight into the world of fashion illustration. Each page features a beautiful drawing, information about the author, and the media used (when possible). There are some reading pages throughout out the book highlighting changes in fashion and the influences on fashion illustration. This book is a perfect guide for those studying fashion to find reference and inspiration. Each page is colourful and different from the last. It is definately worth the money and is a great book to have! It would also make a gat gift for anyone with a remote interest in fashion, BUY IT NOW! big book of greatness, 02 Nov 2008
A great sourcebook for illustrators, fashion designers and students. It features a vast range of styles and subjects with some hidden gem illustrators that won't be featured in any other books THE best ever, 14 Dec 2007
This is of the the most packed books so great value ...such a range of modern illustration...very inspiring.Lots of computer aided illustrations. In my top 5 fashion Ill books! A superb resource which features a huge and inspirational variation of styles., 16 Jul 2007
Illustration sourcebooks don't come much better than this. An excellent mixed bag of all sorts of illustrative techniques than really does impress. Contact details are given for all artists included which makes this perfect for art buyers/directors. The Meanings of Enchantment!, 19 Nov 2007
I was introduced to Arthur Rackham's magical illustrations as a child via the old St. Nicholas children's magazines, and his pictures have lost none of their magic in the ensuing years. His pen-and-ink drawings are complemented by a muted palette of colors that transform the pages into insubstantial doors into an enchanted world populated by slender butterfly-winged fairies, multitudes of elves and gnomes, and twisted anthropomorphic trees that capture a child's imagination, without being threatening. And yet the sharp angular faces of the children in his drawings suggest a subtle mischievous humor that prevents Rackham's illustrations from ever sinking into sentimentality.
Rackham's pen covered a wide range of subjects, from Shakespeare's "Midsummer Night's Dream" and "The Tempest" by way of Kenneth Grahame's "Wind in the Willows", Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland," and classical fairy tales, to Wagner's "Ring of the Niebelungen."
We are so lucky to have these beautifully reproduced Dover illustrations in a single book. They should be introduced to one's grandchildren so that their imaginations may also take flight with the enchanting creatures of Arthur Rackham's world. Well worth the money, 13 Mar 2007
This is a very nice little book. It contains some of the not quite so well known illustrations too which I liked. It's so cheap that it's good to buy 2 copies. One to keep and browse, and the prints are of a reasonable size so that you could cut out your favourites to frame up. Well worth the money. Great Illustration Work, but no techniques ..., 06 Sep 2008
I am currently studying Graphic Design, and looking though this book has given me so much insiration for Illustration class! There are lots of illustrations I found that would appeal more to students, or younger people, as they are bold, colourful and abstract. There is plenty variation from Photoshop to clay models, every page you turn it's something different. I found it very useful for new ideas.
Only downside is that it's just examples of work. There are no techniques explained, though it tells you what programs and tools were used ... inspirational, 14 May 2007
I believe this book is helpful for anyone who is interested in illustration, it gives you a taster of what is produced in the commercial industry today.
I like the fact that there is information on the artists, you can also contact the artists for help, information and techniques. There is also a broad range of styles shown so should appeal to everyone.
The only thing lacking in the book is detailed information on techniques undertook by the illustrators, abit sparse, you would have to contact the illustrator for more info. Otherwise a great inspirational book, would recommend this book for anyone who is studying illustration.
Great reading!! Impossibly pretty, but not a strong selection, 22 Feb 2006
I just couldn't leave this in the shop. It's so beautifully produced that all my objections went for nothing. The Gary Baseman cover alone would have done it. But if we were to go by the book's content, we would find that 80 percent of today's most remarkable in illustration consists of unimaginative, clipart-like vector graphics and over-airbrushed Photoshop clumsiness. Too much of this stuff fits the term 'visual demagogy'. By the amount of shallow commerciality presented (which very often borders on dilettantish) the book gives an objective account on the general state of things, to be sure. But why be concerned with the artistically irrelevant, when there are so many great talents out there? Greg Clarke, Gary Taxali, Mark Ulriksen, Dan Page, Joe Morse, James Jean, Brad Holland, John Hendrix, Olaf Hajek, Douglas Fraser, Vanessa Dell, Brian Cronin, Daniel Chang and the already mentioned Gary Baseman are among them. Their painfully few pages save an otherwise unsubstantial book. Excellent!!!, 04 Jun 2008
I bought this very recently and have enjoyed every page. The book looks at a range of artists with a different approach to creating their visual art. From screenprinting to papercutting to stitch and embroidery (and many more). There are short interviews on the artists giving an idea on their take of Art.
If you like artwork with a different approach, I highly recommend this book. Delightfully Eccentric Robinson for the Masses (and about time!), 29 Nov 2007
This is a delightfully illustrated book that was printed to coincide with the Heath Robinson Exhibition that took place at The Cartoon Museum in London in 2007. (FINISHED IN OCTOBER)
It is NOT the official publication for that exhibition and the content differs in that there are fewer earlier works represented here, and not so many wartime sketches which are very funny indeed and worth tracking down, what with 'The Enemy' always being portrayed in traditional Prussian garb, pot-bellied and complete with comical spikey-helmet!
However this book, as the title suggests is probably the best (and only) readily available book on the subject of Heath Robinson contraptions and will delight and amuse all ages. it is a Hardback at about A4 size and has an attractive Dust-Jacket (seen in the Amazon Illustration). There is a small introduction with some biographical detail, and then from page 9 to 191 a continuous sequence of excellent illustrations at nearly full-page with some in full-colour, limited colour, or black and white (as most of them would have originally been seen. It is printed on good quality paper. If you don't find these pictures funny, you may need to see a doctor as they are all excellent, obsurd, hilarious (delete as applicable)
The only thing missing is perhaps a bit more information on the illustrations, and some more wartime cartoons, but this is a very minor quibble as the official exhibition catelogue more than fills these gaps.
Highly recommended.
Absolutely superb, 15 Nov 2008
No wonder this book was voted Practical Art Book of The Year in 2007, it is a book to grace any artist's shelf and has become a firm favourite with me. There is a very good reason for this, I love to paint but I do not consider myself to be good at drawing. I have therefore, always opted for 'impressions' of flowers. I have tried many drawing course books, only to fail at almost every step. The big difference is that this book really works and at last I am proud at my drawing efforts.
This book is for all levels of botanical illustrators and it is full of practical information that is easy to apply to your own projects. Advice given includes how to set up a studio, mixing colour and composition. The steps are easy to follow - come on, if I can do it, you can. All the basics of drawing are here. Starting with pencil, this book takes you through the stages from basic skills to advanced techniques to complete works in colour. The finished illustrations in this book are exquisite and throughout the book is well-presented and easy to use.
If there is one book that can inspire you to illustrate, this is it. Worth every penny. There are better books on the market!, 23 Sep 2007
There are some very VERY basic ideas in this book which may be useful but overall the quality is appaling.
I wanted to learn to draw proffessional looking caricatures. Instead it seems that the author has collected drawings from an infant school art class.
If you have no previous drawing experience then this may be a good place to start, and to be honest you can pick it up on here for pence, but if you have a natural flair for all things arty then do yourself a favor; skip this book and buy "How to draw caricatures" by "Lenn Redman". a far superior book. Great buy!, 02 Apr 2006
I got this book for my little brother and he loves it! It was the best bargin i've got in years. He's learnt so much from it and i'd recomend it to anyone whose kids love drawing because its a real good way of getting your kid to just sit down quietly and get on with something they enjoy. Easy peasy instructions and great layout on each page. Really glad i bought this book! About the lowest quality book you can find on the subject, 06 Nov 2003
I was thoroughly disappointed when this book arrived. It took me no time at all to read because there wasn't that much content. And although I only really bought this book as a cheap impulse buy at £2 or so (whilst buying other charicature books), I still felt like I'd been cheated! Although the book shows some basic principles of drawing figures, it doesn't explain much about anything else. It resembles a kids dot-2-dot book, and provides about as much stimulation. It's only saving grace was the low price, and even that wasn't a complete comfort!
How to Draw Like I Always Wanted, 12 Dec 2002
When I was a kid I wished I could draw cartoons and caricatures. It's probably too late now, but I couldn't resist buying this at such a bargain price. Filled with plenty of illustrations, it's easy enough to flick through in an evening. Starting with the basics (drawing bodies, hands, feet etc based on simple guidelines) it eventually leads up to caricaturing famous people - illustrating the practice with Prince Charles, sports stars, Basil Fawlty and the like (already slightly out of date for including William Hague as leader of the Conservatives, but they're all still people I knew). You're supposed to do exercises at the end of each chapter, which I never really tried (I'm resigned to a 'can't do' attitude). My only complaint would be the pictures it talks about are often on different pages from what it's actually saying, so you can't always see the illustration as you read. Generally though a good guide to drawing, that should be very helpful for budding cartoonists. And at [the price] you can't go far wrong anyway!
An Excellant Help, 09 Feb 2001
This book really told me loads of stuff about drawing. i got this from spain when i was over there for on the plane and it cept me busy all the journey
The magic of Rackham, 24 Sep 2003
I discovered Arthur Rackham's wonderful illustrations about 4 years ago, thanks largely to the book on him by James Hamilton.From the late 1890s until his death in 1939 he illustrated many classics-the Brothers Grimm, Alice in Wonderland,English Fairy Tales, Irish Fairy Tales, The Wind in the Willows,3 different versions of A Midsummer Night's Dream,even Wagner's Ring Cycle. You won't find Ratty or Toad or Shakespeare or the Valkyries in this particular volume but you will find many of the things Rackham is famous for: gnarled and angry dwarfs, terrifying witches, the Sleeping Beauty in her finery, also dark, twisted trees in dark landscapes.If, like me, your appetite for Rackham has been whetted, this book is for you.If you don't know his work, but simply like fairy stories,this is also a good buy.There's virtually no text-just the title of each illustration and the title of the book it originally appeared in.No analyses, no biography-for that, there's James Hamilton's excellent book.
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Customer Reviews
WOW, 18 May 2008
This book is truly beautiful. I adore fashion books and this is one of my favourites; whether you are interested in fashion, illustration, art or just want a beautiful coffee table book, this is the one to buy! Buy this book!, 25 Jun 2007
Whether your studying fashion or you just love to shop this book is an amazing insight into the world of fashion illustration. Each page features a beautiful drawing, information about the author, and the media used (when possible). There are some reading pages throughout out the book highlighting changes in fashion and the influences on fashion illustration. This book is a perfect guide for those studying fashion to find reference and inspiration. Each page is colourful and different from the last. It is definately worth the money and is a great book to have! It would also make a gat gift for anyone with a remote interest in fashion, BUY IT NOW! big book of greatness, 02 Nov 2008
A great sourcebook for illustrators, fashion designers and students. It features a vast range of styles and subjects with some hidden gem illustrators that won't be featured in any other books THE best ever, 14 Dec 2007
This is of the the most packed books so great value ...such a range of modern illustration...very inspiring.Lots of computer aided illustrations. In my top 5 fashion Ill books! A superb resource which features a huge and inspirational variation of styles., 16 Jul 2007
Illustration sourcebooks don't come much better than this. An excellent mixed bag of all sorts of illustrative techniques than really does impress. Contact details are given for all artists included which makes this perfect for art buyers/directors. The Meanings of Enchantment!, 19 Nov 2007
I was introduced to Arthur Rackham's magical illustrations as a child via the old St. Nicholas children's magazines, and his pictures have lost none of their magic in the ensuing years. His pen-and-ink drawings are complemented by a muted palette of colors that transform the pages into insubstantial doors into an enchanted world populated by slender butterfly-winged fairies, multitudes of elves and gnomes, and twisted anthropomorphic trees that capture a child's imagination, without being threatening. And yet the sharp angular faces of the children in his drawings suggest a subtle mischievous humor that prevents Rackham's illustrations from ever sinking into sentimentality.
Rackham's pen covered a wide range of subjects, from Shakespeare's "Midsummer Night's Dream" and "The Tempest" by way of Kenneth Grahame's "Wind in the Willows", Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland," and classical fairy tales, to Wagner's "Ring of the Niebelungen."
We are so lucky to have these beautifully reproduced Dover illustrations in a single book. They should be introduced to one's grandchildren so that their imaginations may also take flight with the enchanting creatures of Arthur Rackham's world. Well worth the money, 13 Mar 2007
This is a very nice little book. It contains some of the not quite so well known illustrations too which I liked. It's so cheap that it's good to buy 2 copies. One to keep and browse, and the prints are of a reasonable size so that you could cut out your favourites to frame up. Well worth the money. Great Illustration Work, but no techniques ..., 06 Sep 2008
I am currently studying Graphic Design, and looking though this book has given me so much insiration for Illustration class! There are lots of illustrations I found that would appeal more to students, or younger people, as they are bold, colourful and abstract. There is plenty variation from Photoshop to clay models, every page you turn it's something different. I found it very useful for new ideas.
Only downside is that it's just examples of work. There are no techniques explained, though it tells you what programs and tools were used ... inspirational, 14 May 2007
I believe this book is helpful for anyone who is interested in illustration, it gives you a taster of what is produced in the commercial industry today.
I like the fact that there is information on the artists, you can also contact the artists for help, information and techniques. There is also a broad range of styles shown so should appeal to everyone.
The only thing lacking in the book is detailed information on techniques undertook by the illustrators, abit sparse, you would have to contact the illustrator for more info. Otherwise a great inspirational book, would recommend this book for anyone who is studying illustration.
Great reading!! Impossibly pretty, but not a strong selection, 22 Feb 2006
I just couldn't leave this in the shop. It's so beautifully produced that all my objections went for nothing. The Gary Baseman cover alone would have done it. But if we were to go by the book's content, we would find that 80 percent of today's most remarkable in illustration consists of unimaginative, clipart-like vector graphics and over-airbrushed Photoshop clumsiness. Too much of this stuff fits the term 'visual demagogy'. By the amount of shallow commerciality presented (which very often borders on dilettantish) the book gives an objective account on the general state of things, to be sure. But why be concerned with the artistically irrelevant, when there are so many great talents out there? Greg Clarke, Gary Taxali, Mark Ulriksen, Dan Page, Joe Morse, James Jean, Brad Holland, John Hendrix, Olaf Hajek, Douglas Fraser, Vanessa Dell, Brian Cronin, Daniel Chang and the already mentioned Gary Baseman are among them. Their painfully few pages save an otherwise unsubstantial book. Excellent!!!, 04 Jun 2008
I bought this very recently and have enjoyed every page. The book looks at a range of artists with a different approach to creating their visual art. From screenprinting to papercutting to stitch and embroidery (and many more). There are short interviews on the artists giving an idea on their take of Art.
If you like artwork with a different approach, I highly recommend this book. Delightfully Eccentric Robinson for the Masses (and about time!), 29 Nov 2007
This is a delightfully illustrated book that was printed to coincide with the Heath Robinson Exhibition that took place at The Cartoon Museum in London in 2007. (FINISHED IN OCTOBER)
It is NOT the official publication for that exhibition and the content differs in that there are fewer earlier works represented here, and not so many wartime sketches which are very funny indeed and worth tracking down, what with 'The Enemy' always being portrayed in traditional Prussian garb, pot-bellied and complete with comical spikey-helmet!
However this book, as the title suggests is probably the best (and only) readily available book on the subject of Heath Robinson contraptions and will delight and amuse all ages. it is a Hardback at about A4 size and has an attractive Dust-Jacket (seen in the Amazon Illustration). There is a small introduction with some biographical detail, and then from page 9 to 191 a continuous sequence of excellent illustrations at nearly full-page with some in full-colour, limited colour, or black and white (as most of them would have originally been seen. It is printed on good quality paper. If you don't find these pictures funny, you may need to see a doctor as they are all excellent, obsurd, hilarious (delete as applicable)
The only thing missing is perhaps a bit more information on the illustrations, and some more wartime cartoons, but this is a very minor quibble as the official exhibition catelogue more than fills these gaps.
Highly recommended.
Absolutely superb, 15 Nov 2008
No wonder this book was voted Practical Art Book of The Year in 2007, it is a book to grace any artist's shelf and has become a firm favourite with me. There is a very good reason for this, I love to paint but I do not consider myself to be good at drawing. I have therefore, always opted for 'impressions' of flowers. I have tried many drawing course books, only to fail at almost every step. The big difference is that this book really works and at last I am proud at my drawing efforts.
This book is for all levels of botanical illustrators and it is full of practical information that is easy to apply to your own projects. Advice given includes how to set up a studio, mixing colour and composition. The steps are easy to follow - come on, if I can do it, you can. All the basics of drawing are here. Starting with pencil, this book takes you through the stages from basic skills to advanced techniques to complete works in colour. The finished illustrations in this book are exquisite and throughout the book is well-presented and easy to use.
If there is one book that can inspire you to illustrate, this is it. Worth every penny. There are better books on the market!, 23 Sep 2007
There are some very VERY basic ideas in this book which may be useful but overall the quality is appaling.
I wanted to learn to draw proffessional looking caricatures. Instead it seems that the author has collected drawings from an infant school art class.
If you have no previous drawing experience then this may be a good place to start, and to be honest you can pick it up on here for pence, but if you have a natural flair for all things arty then do yourself a favor; skip this book and buy "How to draw caricatures" by "Lenn Redman". a far superior book. Great buy!, 02 Apr 2006
I got this book for my little brother and he loves it! It was the best bargin i've got in years. He's learnt so much from it and i'd recomend it to anyone whose kids love drawing because its a real good way of getting your kid to just sit down quietly and get on with something they enjoy. Easy peasy instructions and great layout on each page. Really glad i bought this book! About the lowest quality book you can find on the subject, 06 Nov 2003
I was thoroughly disappointed when this book arrived. It took me no time at all to read because there wasn't that much content. And although I only really bought this book as a cheap impulse buy at £2 or so (whilst buying other charicature books), I still felt like I'd been cheated! Although the book shows some basic principles of drawing figures, it doesn't explain much about anything else. It resembles a kids dot-2-dot book, and provides about as much stimulation. It's only saving grace was the low price, and even that wasn't a complete comfort!
How to Draw Like I Always Wanted, 12 Dec 2002
When I was a kid I wished I could draw cartoons and caricatures. It's probably too late now, but I couldn't resist buying this at such a bargain price. Filled with plenty of illustrations, it's easy enough to flick through in an evening. Starting with the basics (drawing bodies, hands, feet etc based on simple guidelines) it eventually leads up to caricaturing famous people - illustrating the practice with Prince Charles, sports stars, Basil Fawlty and the like (already slightly out of date for including William Hague as leader of the Conservatives, but they're all still people I knew). You're supposed to do exercises at the end of each chapter, which I never really tried (I'm resigned to a 'can't do' attitude). My only complaint would be the pictures it talks about are often on different pages from what it's actually saying, so you can't always see the illustration as you read. Generally though a good guide to drawing, that should be very helpful for budding cartoonists. And at [the price] you can't go far wrong anyway!
An Excellant Help, 09 Feb 2001
This book really told me loads of stuff about drawing. i got this from spain when i was over there for on the plane and it cept me busy all the journey
The magic of Rackham, 24 Sep 2003
I discovered Arthur Rackham's wonderful illustrations about 4 years ago, thanks largely to the book on him by James Hamilton.From the late 1890s until his death in 1939 he illustrated many classics-the Brothers Grimm, Alice in Wonderland,English Fairy Tales, Irish Fairy Tales, The Wind in the Willows,3 different versions of A Midsummer Night's Dream,even Wagner's Ring Cycle. You won't find Ratty or Toad or Shakespeare or the Valkyries in this particular volume but you will find many of the things Rackham is famous for: gnarled and angry dwarfs, terrifying witches, the Sleeping Beauty in her finery, also dark, twisted trees in dark landscapes.If, like me, your appetite for Rackham has been whetted, this book is for you.If you don't know his work, but simply like fairy stories,this is also a good buy.There's virtually no text-just the title of each illustration and the title of the book it originally appeared in.No analyses, no biography-for that, there's James Hamilton's excellent book.
Great idea - pity about the implimentation, 15 Nov 2008
As a 40 somthing the cars in the book are GREAT. Haynes Manuals - GREAT. The idea of making a book of Terry Davies drawings - FANTASTIC. The cover - GREAT. Inside. Well, some muppet decided that instead of the sharp lines on the cover of this book (and the Haynes Manuals)that it would be a good idea to make them bigger and - er - softer focus.Suggest the bright spark (ford - Haynes joke) that thought up that one is fired(no pun intended) Great opportunity - miss fired !!!!
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Customer Reviews
WOW, 18 May 2008
This book is truly beautiful. I adore fashion books and this is one of my favourites; whether you are interested in fashion, illustration, art or just want a beautiful coffee table book, this is the one to buy!
Buy this book!, 25 Jun 2007
Whether your studying fashion or you just love to shop this book is an amazing insight into the world of fashion illustration. Each page features a beautiful drawing, information about the author, and the media used (when possible). There are some reading pages throughout out the book highlighting changes in fashion and the influences on fashion illustration. This book is a perfect guide for those studying fashion to find reference and inspiration. Each page is colourful and different from the last. It is definately worth the money and is a great book to have! It would also make a gat gift for anyone with a remote interest in fashion, BUY IT NOW!
big book of greatness, 02 Nov 2008
A great sourcebook for illustrators, fashion designers and students. It features a vast range of styles and subjects with some hidden gem illustrators that won't be featured in any other books
THE best ever, 14 Dec 2007
This is of the the most packed books so great value ...such a range of modern illustration...very inspiring.Lots of computer aided illustrations. In my top 5 fashion Ill books!
A superb resource which features a huge and inspirational variation of styles., 16 Jul 2007
Illustration sourcebooks don't come much better than this. An excellent mixed bag of all sorts of illustrative techniques than really does impress. Contact details are given for all artists included which makes this perfect for art buyers/directors.
The Meanings of Enchantment!, 19 Nov 2007
I was introduced to Arthur Rackham's magical illustrations as a child via the old St. Nicholas children's magazines, and his pictures have lost none of their magic in the ensuing years. His pen-and-ink drawings are complemented by a muted palette of colors that transform the pages into insubstantial doors into an enchanted world populated by slender butterfly-winged fairies, multitudes of elves and gnomes, and twisted anthropomorphic trees that capture a child's imagination, without being threatening. And yet the sharp angular faces of the children in his drawings suggest a subtle mischievous humor that prevents Rackham's illustrations from ever sinking into sentimentality.
Rackham's pen covered a wide range of subjects, from Shakespeare's "Midsummer Night's Dream" and "The Tempest" by way of Kenneth Grahame's "Wind in the Willows", Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland," and classical fairy tales, to Wagner's "Ring of the Niebelungen."
We are so lucky to have these beautifully reproduced Dover illustrations in a single book. They should be introduced to one's grandchildren so that their imaginations may also take flight with the enchanting creatures of Arthur Rackham's world.
Well worth the money, 13 Mar 2007
This is a very nice little book. It contains some of the not quite so well known illustrations too which I liked. It's so cheap that it's good to buy 2 copies. One to keep and browse, and the prints are of a reasonable size so that you could cut out your favourites to frame up. Well worth the money.
Great Illustration Work, but no techniques ..., 06 Sep 2008
I am currently studying Graphic Design, and looking though this book has given me so much insiration for Illustration class! There are lots of illustrations I found that would appeal more to students, or younger people, as they are bold, colourful and abstract. There is plenty variation from Photoshop to clay models, every page you turn it's something different. I found it very useful for new ideas.
Only downside is that it's just examples of work. There are no techniques explained, though it tells you what programs and tools were used ...
inspirational, 14 May 2007
I believe this book is helpful for anyone who is interested in illustration, it gives you a taster of what is produced in the commercial industry today.
I like the fact that there is information on the artists, you can also contact the artists for help, information and techniques. There is also a broad range of styles shown so should appeal to everyone.
The only thing lacking in the book is detailed information on techniques undertook by the illustrators, abit sparse, you would have t | | |