Review: Surprisingly Brilliant!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 21, 2012
This book is the only simple book I've found that teaches a beginner step-by-step how to draw cartoons.Other instruction manuals give too much theory and discussion; this one gets straight to business.Other instruction manuals start too complicated; this one starts from scratch.Other instruction manuals give a few examples and say, "draw like that"; this one actually gives you practical exercises, like simple modules in a course.Other instruction manuals teach you tricks on drawing faces only, for example; this one quickly teaches you how to cartoon just about everything you'll need: faces, bodies, scenery, etc.Other instruction manuals give you too many options and leave you overwhelmed; this one gives you one basic style to start with, after which you can build to greater complexity.This book is simply brilliant and brilliantly simple.  I haven't seen anything like it.  One of my favourite quotes is from Da Vinci: "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."  This book captures the meaning of that quote.I'm almost never this impressed with a book.  What a pleasant surprise!This book has gotten me so excited about finally learning to cartoon--I can't wait.One final wonderful aspect of this book is the price: $2.99, as low-priced as you'll find a book on how to draw cartoons.  It's worth 10x that much.