
by Alex Carter
Animation: An Introduction
Animation is a fascinating field where creativity meets technology, producing captivating visuals that tell compelling stories. Whether you are a professional animator, a student, or an enthusiast, having the right resources can significantly enhance your skills. Here are the top 10 books on animation graphic design that are must-reads for anyone looking to excel in this art form.
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Fundamentals of Character Design: How to Create Engaging Characters for Illustration, Animation & Visual Development
- English (Publication Language)
- 288 Pages – 11/24/2020 (Publication Date) – 3DTotal Publishing (Publisher)
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Make Your Own Pixel Art: Create Graphics for Games, Animations, and More!
- Dawe, Jennifer (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 200 Pages – 03/12/2019 (Publication Date) – No Starch Press (Publisher)
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Animation Lab for Kids: Fun Projects for Visual Storytelling and Making Art Move – From cartooning and flip books to claymation and stop-motion movie making
- Bellmont, Laura (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 144 Pages – 10/01/2016 (Publication Date) – Quarry Books (Publisher)
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Sketching for Animation: Developing Ideas, Characters and Layouts in Your Sketchbook (Required Reading Range)
- Parr, Peter (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 352 Pages – 08/22/2018 (Publication Date) – Bloomsbury Academic (Publisher)
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Designing Interface Animation: Improving the User Experience Through Animation
- Head, Val (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 240 Pages – 07/26/2016 (Publication Date) – Rosenfeld Media (Publisher)
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Framed Ink: Drawing and Composition for Visual Storytellers
- Used Book in Good Condition
- Mateu-Mestre, Marcos (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 128 Pages – 08/31/2010 (Publication Date) – Design Studio Press (Publisher)
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Video Game Design For Dummies (For Dummies: Learning Made Easy)
- Mandeville, Alexia (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 336 Pages – 05/06/2025 (Publication Date) – For Dummies (Publisher)
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PERSONA 5 the Animation Material Book
- English (Publication Language)
- 272 Pages – 01/07/2020 (Publication Date) – PIE International (Publisher)
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The Nine Old Men: Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration from Disney’s Great Animators: Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration from Disney’s Great Animators
- Hardcover Book
- Deja, Andreas (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 394 Pages – 09/23/2015 (Publication Date) – Routledge (Publisher)
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Realizing 3D Animation in Blender: Master the fundamentals of 3D animation in Blender, from keyframing to character movement
- Brubaker, Sam (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 456 Pages – 07/12/2024 (Publication Date) – Packt Publishing (Publisher)
These books offer a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for anyone interested in animation graphic design. Whether you are looking to improve your skills or simply enjoy the artistry of animation, these resources are invaluable.