What are good art or reference books?

[I.was.ink]

Does someone know of any?:)

[HellTaxi]

I just bought one yesterday called "The Artists Complete Guide to Figure Drawing" by Anthony Ryder. This guy is amazing. He reminds me of the masters. But anyways, he covers figure drawing head to toe (no pun intended) Ive already learned alot of cool things from his book. Id suggest it to anybody on these forums. (cept maybe Android...)

[I.was.ink]

thanks, i have that one already. :)

[McNallyism]

Cyclopedia Anatomicae is mandatory anatomical reference for both humans and animals.

-Sean

[Danilo]

I know about some on line books. They are old but stil very useful. Here you are them adresses:

Andrew Loomis: Creative Illustration
http://www.gfxartist.com/actions/go.php?ID=7638

Andrew Loomis: Drawing the Head and Hands
http://www.gfxartist.com/actions/go.php?ID=7642

Andrew Loomis: Figure Drawing For All Its Worth http://www.gfxartist.com/actions/go.php?ID=7639

Andrew Loomis: Fun with the Pencil
http://www.gfxartist.com/actions/go.php?ID=7643

Andrew Loomis: Successful Drawing
http://www.gfxartist.com/actions/go.php?ID=7641

[Danilo]

Hi, me again. Burnie Hogart make best anatomy books I have ever seen. He don't bother you with some bones, skin structure. He not representate his drowing skill than he show only what you need. Just look and you will see.

[gekitsu]

well, since aou are searching for art and ref books, i think i'd recommend the art of metal gear solid artbook by yoji shinkawa.

it's very refreshing to see such unusul concept art and charismatic illustrations.
he's the guy who did all the brush pen imagery for mgs.

plus, there is an interesting interview with shinkawa and yoshitaka amano in it. :)