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1	The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain more books like this by Betty Edwards add to wishlist A fully revised edition of the world's most widely used drawing instruction book. Whether you feel you have little talent and you doubt you could ever learn, or you enjoy drawing but have not been able to get much beyond a childlike level, this book will give you the skill you have always wanted. If you are already drawing as a professional ... see all copies from £6.93! new only from £9.85! \| first editions
2	Ways of Seeing more books like this by John Berger add to wishlist WAYS OF SEEING (1972), one of John Berger's best known works, began as a series of BBC programs. Both TV shows and book attempt to popularize some of Berger's very anti-establishment ideas about art, particularly his proto-feminist way of looking at the nude, his appreciation of photography and other mechanically reproduced art, and his ... see all copies from £2.36! new only from £6.29! \| first editions
3	How to Draw What You See more books like this by Rudy De Reyna add to wishlist Watson-Guptill's all-time best-selling drawing book. A best-seller for 35 years! This is a timeless classic that has taught generations of artists - and will teach generations more. When it was originally published in 1970, "How to Draw What You See" zoomed to the top of Watson-Guptill's best-seller list - and it has remained there ever since. "I ... see all copies from £5.71! new only from £9.03! \| first editions
4	How I play golf more books like this by Tiger Woods add to wishlist 'How I Play Golf' offers a lavishly illustrated instructional book with four-colour photography, original artwork, unique sequential shots of Tiger in action, and easy-to-follow diagrams for golfers of all abilities. Only in his mid-20s, Tiger Woods is already a golfing legend worldwide. Fans everywhere have marvelled at his explosive drives, his ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £9.31! \| signed copies \| first editions
5	Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting more books like this by Robert McKee add to wishlist Robert McKee's screenwriting workshops have earned him an international reputation for inspiring novices, refining works in progress, and putting major screenwriting careers back on track. In "Story", McKee expands on the concepts he teaches in his seminars, providing readers with the most comprehensive, integrated explanation of the craft of ... see all copies from £12.81! new only from £14.44! \| first editions
6	Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art more books like this by Scott McCloud add to wishlist This is an exploration of the history, meaning, and art of comics and cartooning. Using comics to examine the medium itself, the author takes the form of a cartoon character and explains the structure, meaning, and appeal of comics, and provides a running analysis of comics as art, literature, and communication. He reaches back to pre-Columbus ... see all copies from £8.61! new only from £10.97! \| first editions
7	Discovering Great Artists: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of the Great more books like this by MaryAnn F Kohl, Kim Solga add to wishlist This guide is suitable for ages 4 to 12 years. Featuring over 150 activities, this guide teaches the styles, works, and techniques of the great masters - Van Gogh, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, and more. A brief biography of each artist is included with a fully illustrated child-tested art activity, featuring painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £1.24! \| signed copies \| first editions
8	New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Workbook more books like this by Betty Edwards add to wishlist Millions of people have learned to draw using Betty Edwards' methods. Now, in an essential companion to her bestselling classic, Edwards offers readers the key to mastering this art form--guided practice in their newfound creative abilities. Forty new exercises cover each of the five basic skills of drawing. see all copies from £10.13! new only from £10.13!
9	Keys to Drawing Keys to Drawing more books like this by Bert Dodson add to wishlist North Light is proud to present North Light Classic Editions -- art books that have proven themselves to be true "classics" of the category through consistently excellent sales and unanimously high praise. Each title bestowed this honor appears with an unmistakable blue seal designating them as the best of the best. Bert Dodson's successful method ... see all copies from £7.46! new only from £7.46! \| first editions
10	Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft more books like this by Janet Burroway add to wishlist The most widely used and respected text on writing fiction, the Sixth Edition of Writing Fiction guides the student writer from first inspiration to final revision. Written in a tone that is personal and non-prescriptive, the text encourages students to gain confidence with the writing process. Through discussion of key topics of fiction writing, ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £30.50!
11 view cover	How to draw comics the Marvel way more books like this by Stan Lee add to wishlist Stan Lee, the founding father of Marvel Comics, and John Buscema, artist of the classic Silver Surfer series, give professional advice and instruction for budding comics artists. Learn how to draw the Marvel way, courtesy of this lavishly illustrated, step-by-step guide to all facets of the process. see all copies from £6.00! new only from £8.18! \| first editions
12 view cover	Draw 50 Animals more books like this by Lee J Ames add to wishlist A title in the acclaimed "Draw 50" series, this volume teaches budding artists to draw both furry and feathered friends. Other titles in the series include "Draw 50 Airplanes, Aircraft and Spacecraft", "Draw 50 Boats, Ships, Trucks & Trains", "Draw 50 Cats", "Draw 50 Creepy Crawlies", "Draw 50 Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Animals", and "Draw 50 ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £6.93!
13 view cover	How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-By-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling more books like this by James N Frey add to wishlist Written in a clear, crisp style by a successful novelist and teacher, this book is perfect for beginners or professional writers who need a crash course in the down-to-earth basics of storytelling. Topics include: creating sizzling characters, developing a compelling premise, telling a riveting story, bringing the story to climax, resolving the ... see all copies from £7.48! new only from £14.32! \| signed copies \| first editions
14 view cover	The Natural Way to Draw: A Working Plan for Art Study more books like this by Kimon Nicolaides add to wishlist An established guide to drawing the natural way, by an American art teacher who died in 1938. In a specific course of exercises, students are advised to forget technique and concentrate on the object before them. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £9.89! \| first editions
15 view cover	Ed Emberley's Drawing Book Make a World more books like this by Edward R Emberley (Illustrator) add to wishlist Using simple shapes, Ed Emberley shows would-be artists how to draw over 400 things, such as an airplane, anteater, submarine, train, kangaroo, gondola, and much much more! This classic book is packed with cool things that kids - and adults too - really want to draw. Easy and fun, the book provides hours of art-full entertainment. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £1.24! \| first editions
16 view cover	Art Fundamentals: Theory & Practice more books like this by Otto G. Ocvirk add to wishlist This book has guided generations of students through the essential elements of art. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £43.31! \| first editions
17 view cover	Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels more books like this by Scott McCloud add to wishlist 272 see all copies from £9.74! new only from £9.74!
18 view cover	Painting the Impressionist Landscape: Lessons in Interpreting Light and Color more books like this by Lois Griffel add to wishlist Impressionism has inspired generations of artists and no one has done more for the cause than Charles Hawthorne, the founder of the Cape Cod School of Art. In "Painting the Impressionist Landscape", author and artist Lois Griffel explores Hawthorne's theories on colour and light, in depth. Griffel, the longtime director of the school Hawthorne ... see all copies from £8.26! new only from £12.63! \| first editions
19 view cover	Acrylic Revolution: New Tricks & Techniques for Working with the World's Most Versatile Medium more books like this by Nancy Reyner add to wishlist "Acrylic Revolution" will show readers everything they need to know to be successful in their acrylic painting projects. With over 101 of the most popular, interesting, and indispensable tricks for working with acrylic - each with its own step-by-step demonstration - there is literally page after age of acrylic instruction and inspiration for ... see all copies from £13.95! new only from £13.95!
20 view cover	How Fiction Works more books like this by James Wood add to wishlist What makes a story a story? What is style? What's the connection between realism and real life? These are some of the questions Wood answers in "How Fiction Works," a book-length essay by the preeminent critic of his generation. see all copies from £5.17! new only from £5.17! \| signed copies \| first editions
21 view cover	Annie Leibovitz at Work more books like this by Annie Leibovitz (Photographer) add to wishlist The most celebrated photographer of our time discusses portraiture, fashion photography, lighting, and digital cameras. Leibovitz describes how her pictures were made, starting with Richard Nixon's resignation and ending with Barack Obama's presidential campaign. see all copies from £18.04! new only from £18.97! \| signed copies \| first editions
22 view cover	Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: A Course in Enhancing Creativity and Artistic Confidence more books like this by Betty Edwards add to wishlist A drawing instruction guide incorporating research on the visual, perceptive center in the right hemisphere of the brain. The exercises contained here are designed to enhance the drawing skills of both beginning and accomplished artists. Includes sections on drawing in color, manipulating light and shadows to create 3-D images, and more. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £8.73! \| signed copies \| first editions
23 view cover	Making Color Sing more books like this by Jeanne Dobie add to wishlist Through easy-to-follow exercises, this manual seeks to stimulate new ways to think about colour, generating responses that unlock personal creativity and allowing artists to express themselves with paint as never before. Readers are shown how the interplay of complementary hues can trigger vibrations; how the push and pull of warm and cool colours ... see all copies from £7.26! new only from £11.13! \| signed copies \| first editions
24 view cover	Carlson's guide to landscape painting more books like this by John F Carlson add to wishlist The whys and hows of the various aspects of landscape painting: angles and consequent values, perspective, painting of trees, more. 34 black-and-white reproductions of paintings by Carlson. 58 explanatory diagrams. see all copies from £5.36! new only from £5.36!
25 view cover	How to Write a Children's Book and Get It Published more books like this by Barbara Seuling add to wishlist This is your one-stop guide to writing and selling books for children. Get the tools you need to: develop story ideas that work; strengthen your writing skills; improve your work habits; write for different age groups; look at your work critically; submit proposals and manuscripts; find the right publisher for your work; understand and negotiate ... see all copies from £4.99! new only from £7.03! \| first editions

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