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Art books for your library. And your courses.

We publish hardcover art books on anatomy, character design, digital drawing and illustration, with lessons by working artists such as Loish, Jazza and Tom Bancroft. Libraries, campus bookstores and faculty order them from us directly.

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21 Days to Learn Anatomy

By Laia López, Neimy Kanani, Warren Louw, René Córdova, Maria Lia Malandrino and Rodgon

$69.95

Three weeks of daily lessons: body forms, then figure drawing, then details such as the head, hands and feet. Every day comes with exercises.

Hardcover · ISBN 978-91-987991-9-4

The Character Designer

By Loish, Tom Bancroft, Loopydave, Kenneth Anderson, Wouter Tulp, Gerardo Sandoval, René Córdova, Rodgon and 3 more

$69.95

Eleven chapters on character design, each by a different artist, from shape language and gesture to turnarounds, color and caricature.

Hardcover · ISBN 978-91-982277-3-4

Mastering Digital Drawing

By Feefal (Linnea Kikuchi), Xiaofan Zhang, Simone Grünewald, Erika Wiseman, Andrea Cofrancesco, Ginevra Grigolo and Frank Calicó

$69.95

Seven chapters by seven artists in numbered, step-by-step lessons: digital drawing and coloring, manga characters, Photoshop and Procreate.

Hardcover · ISBN 978-91-987991-5-6

The Complete Guide to Procreate

By Feefal (Linnea Kikuchi), Aveline Stokart, Simone Grünewald, Erika Wiseman, Ginevra Grigolo and Meike Schneider

$69.95

Six chapters by six illustrators: setting up Procreate on the iPad, then coloring, drawing a character, lighting and shading, portraits and scenes.

Hardcover · ISBN 978-91-987991-7-0

Illustrator's Guidebook 3

By Laia López, Kenneth Anderson, Erika Wiseman, Philip Sue, René Córdova, Maria Lia Malandrino and Jordan Rhodes

$69.95

Lessons by different artists on figure drawing, digital illustration, anatomy for comic artists, gouache portraits, characters and landscapes.

Hardcover · ISBN 978-91-986379-8-4

Illustrator's Guidebook 2

By Aveline Stokart, Kenneth Anderson, Erika Wiseman, René Córdova, Rodgon, Randy Bishop and Meike Schneider

$69.95

Lessons by different artists on lighting and shading, drawing in Procreate, character design, figure drawing and story illustration.

Hardcover · ISBN 978-91-986379-5-3

Illustrator's Guidebook, Special Edition

By Loish, Jazza, Tom Bancroft, Kim Jung Gi, Loopydave, Steve Rude, Lorenzo Etherington, Warren Louw and 7 more

$69.95

Lessons by 18 artists on figure drawing, character design, perspective, backgrounds and composition.

Hardcover · ISBN 978-91-986379-0-8

Learn from 100 Famous Artists

By Loish, Jazza, Tom Bancroft, Kim Jung Gi, Loopydave, Kenneth Anderson, Steve Rude, Lorenzo Etherington and over 90 more

$69.95

A character design reference with over 1,000 images by over 100 artists, including hands, faces and action poses.

Hardcover · ISBN 978-91-982277-2-7

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Written by working artists

Each book is made with professional illustrators, animators and character designers. Here is what some of them say about the books.

  • Ariel Olivetti
    “I wish I had these books when I was starting my career.”
    Ariel OlivettiMarvel artist on Hulk, Thor, Cable and Daredevil
  • “Excellent books from a stunning variety of top-notch artists.”
    Steve RudeCo-creator of the comic Nexus; drew for DC and Dark Horse
  • Warren Louw
    “It’s awesome to be in these books. The line-up of talent is unbelievable!”
    Warren LouwCharacter designer for Bandai Namco; cover artist for DC Comics
  • Tom Bancroft
    “I am honored to be part of this amazing project.”
    Tom BancroftDisney animator on Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Aladdin and Mulan

Contributing authors of our books

  • LoishDigital Artist & Animator
  • JazzaArtist & YouTube star
  • Laia LópezIllustrator & Character Designer
  • Feefal (Linnea Kikuchi)Digital and Traditional Artist
  • Tom BancroftAnimator & Character Designer
  • Aveline StokartComic artist & Character Designer
  • Kim Jung GiCartoonist and Artist
  • Xiaofan ZhangConcept artist and Illustrator
  • LoopydaveFreelance Illustrator
  • Kenneth AndersonIllustrator & Character Designer
  • Simone GrünewaldVisual Development Artist and Illustrator
  • Erika WisemanDigital Artist and Illustrator
  • Steve RudeComic book artist and fine art painter
  • Lorenzo EtheringtonComic book artist
  • Wouter TulpCharacter Designer
  • Neimy KananiDigital Artist, Illustrator and Painter
  • Andrea CofrancescoConcept Artist and Anime Character Designer
  • Philip SueIllustrator and Environment Designer
  • Ginevra GrigoloDigital Illustrator and Portrait Artist
  • Warren LouwIllustrator & Character Designer
  • Gerardo SandovalComic book artist
  • René CórdovaFreelance character designer
  • Maria Lia MalandrinoCharacter Designer, Story Designer & Illustrator
  • Jordan RhodesGouache Artist
  • RodgonCartoonist, Illustrator, Teacher
  • Michael BillsCharacter Designer & Concept Artist
  • Randy BishopCharacter Designer & Content Creator
  • Dave BardinFreelance Illustrator
  • Jeffrey Cruz CHAMBAComic book artist
  • Frank CalicóIllustrator and Comic Artist
  • Luis GadeaCharacter Designer and Animator
  • Meike Schneider3D Artist and Illustrator
  • GenzomanFreelance illustrator
  • David RoselIllustrator and painter
  • BleedmanFreelance and Webcomic Artist

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  • 21 Days to Learn AnatomyISBN 978-91-987991-9-4
  • The Character DesignerISBN 978-91-982277-3-4
  • Mastering Digital DrawingISBN 978-91-987991-5-6
  • The Complete Guide to ProcreateISBN 978-91-987991-7-0
  • Illustrator's Guidebook 3ISBN 978-91-986379-8-4
  • Illustrator's Guidebook 2ISBN 978-91-986379-5-3
  • Illustrator's Guidebook, Special EditionISBN 978-91-986379-0-8
  • Learn from 100 Famous ArtistsISBN 978-91-982277-2-7 · ships from Hong Kong, extra shipping may apply
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