Customer Reviews
Useful, if Exaggerated - By: A. Pettigrew, 24 Dec 2006 
This is a very useful book to have around & very good for anatomy,in particular his directionsin drawing perspective. Few other books cover this & tend to outline muscle & bonein a simple, boring, front - & - side view manner. Hogarth breaks all the rules & stretches & bends the human body to it's limits & I have learnt a few techniques that I still use today (I would probably learn a lot more if I drew more!)
The only downside to the book is probably the exaggeration to the human body. Hands & heads are suggestedin very "over the top" dramatic poses while spines are twisted to the limitin some! This is fantastic for those of us drawing fantasy & super heroes but it makes it hard to translate these poses into every day life.
Still, its a great way to go & it's a fantastic reference for drawing 3d figures, & the musculature layout makes it very unique.
Excellent visual reference, outdated language - By: , 29 Dec 2004 Hogarth's drawings take some getting used to, & his use of language sounds like it's firmly rootedin the 50's, but his style of exagerated light & shade really helps to illustrate the landmarks of a figure much better than a "normal" drawing does. The cover illustrations should give you a fair idea of what to expect. By far the best book on the subject I have read.
�buy this book it will not disappoint�. - By: , 11 Aug 2000 
The chances are that you are already interestedin drawing dynamic style figures before you even choose to look at this book. If this is the case once you have stopped marvelling at the fantastic drawings within, you will quickly start to understand & benefit from them & the accompanying text. It is a book that has already helped me introduce more movement, depth & dimension into the illustrations that I do. If drawing the human figure is essential to you then trust me when I say 'buy this book it will not disappoint'.
An excellent book that lacks the basics - By: tigger9802@hotmail.com, 03 Dec 1999 
Burne Hogarth is an excellent artist but DRAWING THE DYNAMIC FIGURE lacks clarity. The book has few if any explanations on breaking the human form into basic shapes & has littlein the way of fundamental techniques. It does have some interesting analysis on anatomy etc & is overall of some use to an andvanced artist.
A staple for any artist.. struggling or otherwise - By: , 07 Apr 1999 I've been Drawing Comics for the past eight years & i recomend this book to everyone. Gives great insight into anatomy & not the traditional rehash of 7 1/2 head tall three heads wide etc. This book has helped me out alot giving tips & tricks to prooblem areas like the back muscles & different perspectives & especially those pesky hands. Most other books concentrate on the every day anatomy, this book gives what it says "DYNAMIC!" A MUST if you enjoy drawing comics. Thanks Burne!!
