Without a doubt, Christopher Hart is one of the most prolific and talented cartoonist around. Having worked with companies such as Disney, his cartoon style is entertaining and stylic as well. It's got personality and it will make you want to engross yourself in the book. If you've not read any book by Chris Hart, this is one of his best. However, it is a wonderful book with lots of helpful ideas on becoming a cartoonist yourself.

Love that Sponge Bob? Always lurking in Dexter’s lab? Wishing for Fairly Odd Parents? Millions of fans watch these shows avidly, often solely for their zingy, stylized look and hip visual jokes. Now there’s a drawing book just right for everyone who admires that quirky style: Cartoon Cool. Top-selling author Christopher Hart shows beginning cartoonists, retro fans, and all other hipsters how to get that almost-1950s look in their drawings. His trademark step-by-step drawings and crystal-clear text are sure to make Saturday mornings more creative!

Christopher Hart's how to draw books are all wonderful. I own this one and a couple others and I often go back to them when I just can't get my sketches perfect. When I first received them I couldn't tear myself away. I was drawing up a storm 24-7. I've drawn realistic pictures all my life, but until buying these books, I'd never been able to whip out anything cartoony. Unexpectedly, his instructions and tips on cartoon drawing also helped me out in my realistic drawing and creativity.

I have a vast library of books on cartooning. I'm learning, myself and just love buying books. This particular book is by far and away THE book for kids who want to learn to cartoon. Its cheap, its aimed at kids and teaches them to draw using the very simple techniques. It can be used by a parent teaching their little Van Goghs and it can be used by your older kids wanting to learn on their own. And then it goes into the entire cartooning and comicbook business in enough depth for your average teenager to make a great start. I love it. Buy it!!

Great book. He displays how to cartoon men, women, children, elderly and many types of animals. He does it in an extremely visual way that even a child could follow along. This book is packed with 95% illustrations and 5% text. To me, that's a winner. The 5% text that is in there is invaluable. The print is nice and large and easy to read. I am very happy I bought this book. It is a keeper.

1-2-3 Draw Cartoon People: A Step-by-Step Guide was created by syndicated comic strip artist Steve Barr as a useful and "user friendly", methodically crafted instructional guide for young people wanting to create their own cartoon figures. Beginning with some expert preparatory advice and a few invaluable cartooning tips, Barr stars with simple, basic shapes and lines which can be quickly copied and expanded upon. The very nicely illustrated instructions continue on for drawing heads, hair, expressions, emotions, hands, arms, boys, girls, grandparents, and characters in motion. Also very highly recommended for budding artists are Steve Barr's two companion instructional books: 1-2-3 draw Cartoon Faces: A Step-by-Step Guide and 1-2-3 Draw Cartoon Animals: A Step-by-Step Guide.

The Justice League. Seven of the world's greatest superheroes united in the fight for truth, justice, and freedom. Superman. Batman. Wonder Woman. Green Lantern. The Flash. Martian Manhunter. Hawkgirl. Together they are Earth's first, last, and best line of defense when danger threatens. Now you can learn how to draw these superheroes and create your own exciting stories. Everything you need to know is in this book. Are you ready to join the Justice League? Then this is the book for you.

Great for kids or adults. This book is smaller than it looks, but is packed with goodies. It has a pouch with washable markers and a pencil. The book also has tracing pages, and encourages you to have fun and scribble in the book. Has seperate sections on drawing faces, muscles, hands, and feet. Another part of the book shows you how to convey movement and action to your drawings so they look more animated. The text is really encouraging and convinces you to try stuff you thought was over your abilities. It shows you how to have fun while you learn. This would be great for a taking on travel on plane or car. I am having a blast with this book. This book is better than the Lee Ames books.

Curvaceous women, a top subject sought by comic book publishers, are the focus of this eye-popping instructional that shows aspiring cartoonists exactly how to master drawing a bevy of fabulous females.

From basic anatomy, musculature, body positions, and action poses to facial expressions, hairstyles, and costumes, this truly invaluable and unique resource covers in great detail every aspect of depicting great-looking women for comic books.

The book also shows how to handle perspective and compose art specifically for comic book panels. In addition to chapters offering effective drawing lessons are sections on tricks of the trade, lists of comic book publishers and their submissions addresses, and interviews with industry professionals Bobby Chase of Marvel Comics and Renae Geerlings of Top Cow, who provide insiders' views of the business and give tips on how newcomers can land their first jobs in the field. Contributing illustrators have penciled and inked such famous characters as the X-Men, Superman, Batman, Spiderman, Catwoman, Supergirl, Green Lantern, Captain America, and many others.

This book is quite good for what he likes to do as the drawings are of good size and highly colored. Finished drawings are interspersed with step by steps so when he wants to go from tracing to drawing he will know what steps to take to produce the results on his own.

This book focus' on bad guys so there is text on what makes a bad guy bad...and what to add visually to put that point across (yellow teeth, baggy clothes...a scowl..etc) There are female as well as male villians and the females have the *typical*...errrr.... buxom comic book body type so perhaps for young children this would be a bit much. It is the typical style tho seen in the graphic novels so if your child is truly into the art form this is a good reference.

The text is helpful but not intrusive and the style of it is informal and conversational. I think it would appeal to a young non-serious set. There is discussion of art /drawing issues in the text (proportion issues in comics... what makes male faces male and female female...shading...etc) but I wouldn't consider this a beginner book. I think there is an expectation of some drawing ability to start with.

Overall, this is a very appealing book on alot of levels. I wish it was longer and that some of the pictures were a bit bigger but these are really minor issues for me and have mostly to do with how my son uses the pictures. The quality of the paper is very nice and heavy and the color is sharp and dramatic..excellent for the subject matter. This is quite a nice book.

When it comes to drawing comics in classic American style, Dick Giordano is a superhero. He shares his talents with fans--and budding artists--in this quintessential guide. It's easy to get started with:

-More than 30 step-by-step demonstrations covering all the basic elements of drawing comics -Sample projects taught in pencil and ink--no expensive materials required -Tips and techniques for creating basic elements such as heads, torsos, backgrounds, and scenery -Pages and pages of dynamic, action-packed artwork

Draw Comics with Dick Giordano gives you a powerful combination: A hot drawing style taught by an even hotter author.

How to Draw Monsters for Comics takes you step by step through the creation of flying monsters, vampires, grotesque ghouls, human/chrome hybrids, and even cute little monsters. Its hows you how to reveal motives through eyes, mouths, and gestures. It clues you in on light and backgrounds, and even recommends materials you'll need, from graphite pencils to computer programs. With How to Draw Monsters you can manifest your darkest fantasies in comic form!