How to Cartoon or Caricature Anyone

Although the book shows some basic principles of drawing figures, it doesn't explain much about anything else. It resembles a kids dot-2-dot book, and provides about as much stimulation.

It's only saving grace was the low price, and even that wasn't a complete comfort!


How to Draw Like I Always Wanted   December 12, 2002
 12 out of 13 found this review helpful

When I was a kid I wished I could draw cartoons and caricatures. It's probably too late now, but I couldn't resist buying this at such a bargain price.

Filled with plenty of illustrations, it's easy enough to flick through in an evening. Starting with the basics (drawing bodies, hands, feet etc based on simple guidelines) it eventually leads up to caricaturing famous people - illustrating the practice with Prince Charles, sports stars, Basil Fawlty and the like (already slightly out of date for including William Hague as leader of the Conservatives, but they're all still people I knew). You're supposed to do exercises at the end of each chapter, which I never really tried (I'm resigned to a 'can't do' attitude).

My only complaint would be the pictures it talks about are often on different pages from what it's actually saying, so you can't always see the illustration as you read. Generally though a good guide to drawing, that should be very helpful for budding cartoonists. And at [the price] you can't go far wrong anyway!


An Excellant Help   February 9, 2001
 8 out of 22 found this review helpful

This book really told me loads of stuff about drawing. i got this from spain when i was over there for on the plane and it cept me busy all the journey