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Vanishing Point: Perspective for Comics from the Ground Up Paperback – 19 Dec. 2007

by Jason Cheeseman-Meyer (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 243 ratings
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Master perspective like the pros! Vanishing Point shows you how to conquer the fundamentals of perspective drawing and then equips you with technical tricks and tools that make dynamic and complex scenes a snap. This complete guide helps you build your understanding of perspective to an intuitive level so you can draw anything you can imagine. Inside you'll find:    • Complete instruction on drawing in one-, two- and three-point perspective and four- and five-point curvilinear perspective (where "straight" lines are drawn as curves). Curvilinear perspective has not been taught in any other perspective book - until now!    • Full-color, step-by-step demonstrations move you beyond the theories and let you practice the techniques in real scenes.    • A special chapter on drawing curves helps you break out of the box and draw cylinders, ellipses, cars and, most importantly, people in perfect perspective.    • Shortcuts and tips show you how to create believable perspective in no time flat. No matter what your skill level, Vanishing Point offers you a new way of looking at perspective and lets you draw as though you have decades of drawing experience - even if you don't. You'll learn everything you need to know to pour your imagination on the page with power and confidence.
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  1. Print length
    128 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    19 Dec. 2007
  4. Dimensions
    22.23 x 1.27 x 28.58 cm
  5. ISBN-10
    1581809549
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1581809541
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About the Author

Jason Cheeseman-Meyer is a professional artist who draws from his art, math, teaching and writing backgrounds for his expertise on perspective for comics and fantasy art. He knows how to approach technical subjects and present them in easy-to-understand formats. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of Oberlin College and the Otis College of Art and Design, he has written and edited teaching manuals, and has been working on the subject of curvilinear perspective for eight years, creating a practical system for drawing and teaching it.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ IMPACT Books (19 Dec. 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1581809549
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1581809541
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 22.23 x 1.27 x 28.58 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 243 ratings

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the book's explanations great and understandable. They also say it's great for learning how to get perspective right. Readers describe the book as a good resource for comic artists and visual storytellers. They mention it'll teach you to conceptualize.

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Customers find the book very clear, concise, and better laid out than most books on perspective. They also say the author has a real talent for explaining and simplifying a potentially complex subject.

"...It is quite 'mathematical' but the clarity and results are superb." Read more

"...I also wish he talked about shadows more. Overall though, great guide book, I recommend it." Read more

"...four and five point linear and curvilinear perspective is explained with great clarity and in a fashion which allows one to quickly revise as and..." Read more

"This is an excellent book, and not just for comic artists. Clear, comprehensive, technical, any kind of artist can learn to make their scenes more..." Read more

8 customers mention ‘Perspective’8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's perspective great for learning how to get it right. They say it's the bible of visual perspective illustrations and better laid out than most. Readers also appreciate the excellent drawings to help guide them through the book.

"...To put things into perspective, this book is the bible of visual perspective illustrations, or illusions...." Read more

"This book does a really good job of teaching perspective. I learned a lot from it and will continue using it for reference...." Read more

"...This is not perspective for comics; this is perspective for every single art form imaginable and should be on every keen artist's bookshelf!" Read more

"A really strong look at perspective. I found the chapter on drawing the figure in perspective extremely helpful...." Read more

3 customers mention ‘Use for artists’3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book useful for comic artists and visual storytellers. They say it teaches them to conceptualize. Readers also mention it's one of the best and most useful books on drawing they have purchased.

"...I did find it particularly useful as a fantasy artist as it teaches you to conceptualise rather than just copy backgrounds...." Read more

"...Really good resource for comic artists and visual storytellers." Read more

"Quite brilliant..." Read more

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Lee Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars Stand up and stand out.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 August 2013
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This review is for 'Vanishing Point' by Jason Cheeseman-Meyer.

An incredible book that has a special system able to give your illustrations that missing factor. Previously, like yourselves I was sat there reading through these reviews to further understand what could be learned from this topic. To no surprise, this has been an extremely beneficial purchase.

If there are any titles that you may consider on the subject of perspective, I highly suggest that this book is listed in your top 3 choices. The information contained is from many years of research and study, and is based on a system that does not fail, when applied correctly.

Follow the simple steps in this book, and after 1 week you will notice a tremendous change. Your eyes will absorb the environment differently, and you will start to see the world around you, very differently.

To put things into perspective, this book is the bible of visual perspective illustrations, or illusions. With it, you will be able to create worlds within worlds of fantasy, or reality. The choices are endless. The only limitation between you and this book, are those which you set within your mind.

You may never want to approach your creativity in the same way again. Vanishing Point will open you up. Free you of those situations that you previously avoided because everything you had drawn up until now, was using the same approach. Your mind knew what you WANTED to see, but you were blocked from expressing your true visions....

Say goodbye to yesterday, and get your copy of Vanishing Point today!

Leave it until tomorrow.... and you may never know.

Thank you Jason Cheeseman-Meyer I can see clearly now.
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TG
5.0 out of 5 stars Quite brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 February 2010
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After a few years slowly learning how to draw characters it was time to start improving my scenes including backgrounds.
It feels a bit nerdy getting the set square and compass out but, by following the text and simple exercises, it shows how good results can come from a simple process. It is a bit painstaking to create an entire scene but that's no fault of the book.
It covers more than I think I'll need : 1,2,3,4,5 point perspective plus gems such as 'Putting it all together' and 'Tricks and Troubleshooting'.
If you like more visually exciting books then be aware there is a lot of wireframe with just a few full fleshed out drawings. It is quite 'mathematical' but the clarity and results are superb.
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dthomas
4.0 out of 5 stars Good but could be great....
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 July 2019
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This book does a really good job of teaching perspective. I learned a lot from it and will continue using it for reference. I sometimes found it unclear though. There are some concepts that his drawings and notes didn't make very clear. I would have to read things like that over and over to make sense of them. Occasionally I just couldn't understand and would have to refer to a video on youtube about the same subject. I also wish the author added a specific section into the book about dealing with vanishing points that are far off the page, as I could have done with more help on that. I also wish he talked about shadows more. Overall though, great guide book, I recommend it.
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William Axtell
5.0 out of 5 stars Beyond brilliant!!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 June 2014
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I cannot say enough good things about this book - it is brilliant!!! EVERYTHING you could possibly want to know about one, two, three, four and five point linear and curvilinear perspective is explained with great clarity and in a fashion which allows one to quickly revise as and when needed. There is even a section on cheats for when one is pushed for time and troubleshooting for when things look peculiar and need fixing. This is not perspective for comics; this is perspective for every single art form imaginable and should be on every keen artist's bookshelf!
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Robin Husen
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best and most useful books on drawing I've purchased.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 February 2014
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This is an excellent book, and not just for comic artists. Clear, comprehensive, technical, any kind of artist can learn to make their scenes more accurate and more dynamic. I did find it particularly useful as a fantasy artist as it teaches you to conceptualise rather than just copy backgrounds. One of the best and most useful books on drawing I've purchased.
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STEPHEN POOLE
3.0 out of 5 stars Amazon reprint
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 January 2016
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I borrowed this book from the library before deciding to purchase a copy. Having seen it in the flesh, so to speak, I ordered a copy - which I received next day thank you. I was, however, somewhat disappointed that it was an Amazon reprint and the quality of the paper and printing was not as good as the original - I could not see anything to say that would be the case. Still the content appears to be the same so I can work with it.
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Hannah G Dawson
5.0 out of 5 stars Really good resource for comic artists and visual storytellers
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 July 2017
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A really strong look at perspective. I found the chapter on drawing the figure in perspective extremely helpful. Also has chapters on fish-eye lens effects, which is rare in a perspective book.

Really good resource for comic artists and visual storytellers.
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Matt Hall
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for learning how to get perspective right
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 January 2013
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I've recently started drawing again and needed some sort of guide on how to get perspective correct, so my efforts looked presentable. The book came quickly (a couple of days) and was just what I needed. The illustrations made it very easy to learn techniques and tips and pick them up quickly. Before, drawing background was something I dreaded, now I enjoy it as much (if not more) than the figure drawing
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Raul Bustamante
5.0 out of 5 stars Llegó bien
Reviewed in Mexico on 11 March 2024
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Artículo llegó bien.
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Andrew
5.0 out of 5 stars It arrived on time
Reviewed in Canada on 26 January 2024
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The book came in good condition. It has a lot of good information on ways to learn perspective.
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José M. Lopez L.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book, great method
Reviewed in Spain on 19 April 2016
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Good book. With a lot of illustrations. Not necessary high English level (mine is medium). Very well explicated the perspective in their differents variants. Good for beginners and iniciated in draw. I'm happy with this book!
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Emanuele
5.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo anche per chi non conosce l'inglese
Reviewed in Italy on 22 January 2016
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ho preso questo libro perché mi è stato consigliato dal mio professore, anche se non è in italiano, il libro è molto comprensibile grazie hai disegni (ottimi) quindi non preoccupatevi della lingua, se volete un buon libro di prospettiva eccolo qui!
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A. Mitch
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended
Reviewed in Germany on 23 September 2014
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Excellent book, very informative and engaging in its presentation.
Scott McCloud, a professional in the industry shares his knowledge and experience in an innovative way.
This book is highly recommended.
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