Creating Characters with personality by Tom Bancroft

"Creating Characters has never been easy for me. The designs don't gives themselves up without a struggle; there are no formulas for a quick and easy path. To design the character i do hundreds of drawing, exploring and waiting for that moment of recognition when i can see the face of the character I am searching for staring back at me. That is the magic moment I am always working to achieve" Glen Keane

The Fundamental os Illustration , Lawrence Zeegen/ Chrush

'The Fundamental of Illustration' is intented as a comprehensive guide for illustrators, designers and those who commission illustration. Investigating the generation of ideas, interpretation of the brief, analogue and digital working methods, and the art selfpromotion through example of contemporary practice, this book offers a unique resource and insight into illustration.

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What is Packagind Design? by Giles Calver

as implied in the title of the book, this book introduces us to the packaging, what it is and explains a bit of its history and explains a great deal about the understanding, the type and function of packaging.
This book is so interesting that we can get an insight into the packaging.

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