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"My entire approach to drawing and painting superheroes owes its genesis to Loomis' work." --Alex Ross
"This hardbound edition is a facsimile of the original edition, which came out in 1943. Since I have the earlier edition as well as the new one, I was able to compare them side-by-side. The new version is much better." --Boing Boing
"A must-have ... This is a long-lost treasure that has been rediscovered" --Imagine FX
"Holding this book is like holding a time capsule, beautifully preserved in spirit for the next crop of future artists in the generations to come." --Arts Sketch
"The Holy Grail of art instruction books." --Ain't It Cool News
"This hardbound edition is a facsimile of the original edition, which came out in 1943. Since I have the earlier edition as well as the new one, I was able to compare them side-by-side. The new version is much better." --Boing Boing
"A must-have ... This is a long-lost treasure that has been rediscovered" --Imagine FX
"Holding this book is like holding a time capsule, beautifully preserved in spirit for the next crop of future artists in the generations to come." --Arts Sketch
"The Holy Grail of art instruction books." --Ain't It Cool News
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The illustrator Andrew Loomis (1892-1959) is revered amongst artists - including comics superstar Alex Ross - for his mastery of figure drawing and his clean, realist style. His hugely influential series of art instruction books have never been bettered, and "Figure Drawing" is the first in Titan's programme of facsimile editions, returning these classic titles to print for the first time in decades.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have been drawing for many years from life and from photographic reference, but had always found it hard to just draw figures from my imagination. This book is just magnificent. It may be old, orginally published before the war, but it explains all aspects of drawing the figure in a wonderfully simple way.
The author's artwork is just stunning, and in itself is an inspiration to get your pencil out and give it a try. Some of the text is a bit old fashioned and it references artistic activities that do not relate fully to a more odern world, but this in no way detracts from the technical detail.
I would heartily recommend this book for any artist or budding artist who wants to understand how to draw the human figure. If you are serious about learning to draw the human figure buy this book - it is worth every penny.
The author's artwork is just stunning, and in itself is an inspiration to get your pencil out and give it a try. Some of the text is a bit old fashioned and it references artistic activities that do not relate fully to a more odern world, but this in no way detracts from the technical detail.
I would heartily recommend this book for any artist or budding artist who wants to understand how to draw the human figure. If you are serious about learning to draw the human figure buy this book - it is worth every penny.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book has been the most sought-after work on figure drawing for decades. Since it has been out of print, old copies have been changing hands for high prices. This new edition has been a long time coming, but what a joy to see it at last! This is a facsimile copy, which means that it has been created from an original print of the book, rather than from the original artwork and page layouts. Even so, the results are excellent, and the illustrations are crisp and clear.
Loomis was an illustrator, author and art instructor at the American Academy of Art. This book was published in 1943 and, ever since, has been the standard work on the subject. It covers all aspects of figure drawing, explaining detail and with unequalled clarity, how to draw the figure. As you might expect from the cover artwork, he focuses almost entirely on the nude male and female figure, but also spends some time looking at how the techniques may be applied to drawing children. The final ten pages look at how to draw the clothed figure. Obviously, it looks at how to draw the head and the hands, but for this I would get a copy of Loomis' separate book on the subject, "Drawing the Head and Hands", which is also being reprinted (around October 2011).
Loomis' style of drawing has a distinct 1940s look about it. Some of the hairstyles, complexions and poses are redolent of the times, but this does not age the work at all. It merely reflects our changing ideas about supposedly typical male and female figures. The content remains fascinating, insightful, compelling and inspiring. His drawings are lovely things, always delicate and lively. The final few pages, about working as an artist, are amusing rather than useful to today's artists, but it's all part of the original 1943 publication.
I have a large collection of books on figure and portrait drawing, and I have been after a copy of this book for decades. It has been well worth the wait. It is a must-have. And now that I have a copy, I will be throwing out a few books that this one happily replaces!
Loomis was an illustrator, author and art instructor at the American Academy of Art. This book was published in 1943 and, ever since, has been the standard work on the subject. It covers all aspects of figure drawing, explaining detail and with unequalled clarity, how to draw the figure. As you might expect from the cover artwork, he focuses almost entirely on the nude male and female figure, but also spends some time looking at how the techniques may be applied to drawing children. The final ten pages look at how to draw the clothed figure. Obviously, it looks at how to draw the head and the hands, but for this I would get a copy of Loomis' separate book on the subject, "Drawing the Head and Hands", which is also being reprinted (around October 2011).
Loomis' style of drawing has a distinct 1940s look about it. Some of the hairstyles, complexions and poses are redolent of the times, but this does not age the work at all. It merely reflects our changing ideas about supposedly typical male and female figures. The content remains fascinating, insightful, compelling and inspiring. His drawings are lovely things, always delicate and lively. The final few pages, about working as an artist, are amusing rather than useful to today's artists, but it's all part of the original 1943 publication.
I have a large collection of books on figure and portrait drawing, and I have been after a copy of this book for decades. It has been well worth the wait. It is a must-have. And now that I have a copy, I will be throwing out a few books that this one happily replaces!
36 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
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I never thought I would be able to see or own an actual copy of this book, ever.
Thanks to Titan Books, this book is finally getting reprinted. The wait is over.
The production quality of the book is excellent. It's a 208-page hardcover that's slightly larger than A4 size. The drawings are reproduced very clearly. If you've seen the PDF copies that are floating on the internet, this is exactly that except in physical copy, right down to the number of words per line.
I love the text of the book. The tone is very encouraging and the instructions are always clear. The examples are beautifully illustrated. It's easy to follow along and learn.
This is a highly recommended book on figure drawing, a classic that gets mentioned frequently.
Thanks to Titan Books, this book is finally getting reprinted. The wait is over.
The production quality of the book is excellent. It's a 208-page hardcover that's slightly larger than A4 size. The drawings are reproduced very clearly. If you've seen the PDF copies that are floating on the internet, this is exactly that except in physical copy, right down to the number of words per line.
I love the text of the book. The tone is very encouraging and the instructions are always clear. The examples are beautifully illustrated. It's easy to follow along and learn.
This is a highly recommended book on figure drawing, a classic that gets mentioned frequently.
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I pressed the order button and ...Wham! (Apologies to Roy Lichtenstein) No sooner had I confirmed my order than the books appeared at my door. Well okay! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Captain Chaos (Semper Vigilans)
Stunning book
Having spent the last few years studying Loomis via the "Save Loomis!" PDFs, I was overjoyed to find his work was back in print, and ordered right away. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Tand
The best out there right now
If you're looking to learn to draw the human form, this is the book. I've bought a few in my time, but this beats everyone of them hands down. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mis Nomer
Glad I bought this.
I've had most of Andrew loomis books as PDF files downloaded from the internet. I have to say that electronic books do not float my boat nor do they do the printed version... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Witchfinder General
A must have art book!
If you have any interest in the fundamentals of figure drawing or any drawing for that matter, this book is absolutely essential. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Dominict
Probably one of the best anatomical / figure drawing reference books...
Bought this after a hearty recommendation on boingboing and it's an absolutely brilliant book, despite being nearly 60 years old. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Peej Maybe
At Last!
I can't tell you how happy I am that the Loomis books are being republished. I had a pdf copy that was put on the web some time ago, but it isn't the same as having the actual book... Read more
Published 8 months ago by A. ap Rhisiart
Essential purchase
Nothing more to add to the general consensus. This book is rightly considered a classic and is a must for anyone interested in figure drawing.
Published 9 months ago by I. Anim
THE Definitive Figure Drawing Book
This Classic was published back in the Golden Age of drawing. When sketching was an art form approached like painting, and all commercial art was hand-drafted with mechanical,... Read more
Published 10 months ago by David R. Glier
Can't wait!
I have just pressed "order" but I know I can give 5 stars as I know the book quite well. I have been trying to buy it for years but it's almost impossible to hunt one down. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ripley
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