| 1. The Visual Display of Quantitative Information, 2nd edition | 
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By: Edward R. Tufte
Publisher: Graphics Press
2001-05
Edward Tufte's The Visual Display of Quantitative Information is sheer genius - he lays out the principles of how information should be portrayed graphically, with rules like "the number of information-carrying (variable) dimensions should not exceed the number of dimensions in the data." It's like reading The Art of War, except for data analysis... more
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| 2. Lady Chatterley's Lover: Cartoons (Humourotica) | 
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By: Hunt Emerson, D.H. Lawrence
Publisher: Knockabout Comics
October 08, 1998
I picked this book up in honor of banned book week. It seems to me that this book gained more notoriety off the fact that it was banned than because it was a great piece of literature. I had to keep reminding myself that it was set in the 1920s, as the writing style was more reminiscent of a Victorian era novel. Furthermore, Lawrence portrayed his characters as if they were in the Victorian era... more
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| 3. The Design of Everyday Things |
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By: Donald A. Norman
Publisher: Basic Books
September 17, 2002
I don't know all the types of people who would benefit from reading this book, but I have it on my [short] list of "must reads" for game designers. I imagine that anyone who creates things that other people are supposed to use would learn something from this book that would be beneficial.
The author presents principles of design that focus on usability. My only gripe, which is not enough... more
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| 4. Drawn to Life: 20 Golden Years of Disney Master Classes: Volume 1: The Walt Stanchfield Lectures |
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By: Walt Stanchfield
Publisher: Focal Press
April 06, 2009
This book is better than I expected. It's a very big book full of amazing tips for animators at any level of knowledge. The way it explains how you can give life and shape to characters is very simple and efficient, it can be used for animators, illustrators and character designers. I bought the two volumes and they are both really helpful... more
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| 5. The Art of How to Train Your Dragon |
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By: Tracey Miller-Zarneke
Publisher: Newmarket Press
March 02, 2010
While not as good as The Art of Kung Fu Panda, I still adore this book! Nico Marlet is a design genius! This is definitely a must-have for all animation students and animation lovers interested in design... more
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| 6. How to Draw 101 Animals (How to Draw 101) |
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From: Top That Publishing PLC
Publisher: Top That Publishing PLC
2003-07
I ORDERED SEVERAL BOOKS, THEY WERE RECEIVED IN A TIMELY MANNER AND WERE PACKAGED REALY WELL. I ORDERED THESE FOR MY GRANDCHILD WHO JUST LOVES TO DRAW AND I AM HERE TO TELL YOU, MOM IS CONSTANTLY RUNNING OUT OF PAPER. CHILD IS VERY HAPPY WHEN SHE FOLLOWS EASY DIRECTIONS AND CAN ACTUALLY BE PROUD OF WHAT SHE HAS DONE. SHE IS 6 YEARS OLD AND LOVES IT... more
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| 7. Dante's Inferno: The First Part of the Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri |
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By: Dante Alighieri
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
1985-08
The Divine Comedy is a classic, of course. This edition arrived very quickly and in perfect shape. I was very pleased... more
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| 8. Apple Pro Training Series: Motion 4 |
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By: Mark Spencer
Publisher: Peachpit Press
August 23, 2009
I purchased this book to learn how to use Motion. This book really unleashes the creative thought process to create visually stunning effects with simplicity. This book has so much more than what I expected.
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| 9. Envisioning Information |
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By: Edward R. Tufte
Publisher: Graphics Press
1990-05
I bought this book as a present for a friend who has an interest in typography. She's also been interested in graphic design, which is why I picked this book in particular.
I've read part of it myself (a library copy), before deciding to buy a copy for my friend. It's stunningly simple at first glance. The textual descriptions are spare but, should the reader want to, they guide him/her... more
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| 10. Complete Digital Photography, Third Edition (Digital Photography Series) |
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By: Ben Long
Publisher: Charles River Media
2004-10
This book is very comprehensive. I am just starting to read it but I am impressed with the content of material. I purchased this book based on the other recommendations on Amazon and was not disappointed.
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