Books with author Richie Richmond

In The Mad Art of Caricature, award-winning caricaturist and illustrator Tom Richmond shares his secrets to creating great caricatures, drawing on his 25 years of experience teaching live caricature techniques and producing award-winning humorous illustrations and caricatures for publications, books, advertising, video games, film, television animation, and clients like MAD Magazine. He takes the reader on an artistic journey, examining what really makes a caricature successful, what to look for in a face, and how to draw it. You will also learn how to apply this skill, whether it's drawing live, theme-park-style caricatures, or creating caricature for publication work. Loaded with everything from basic theories and drawing instruction to professional tips and tricks, this book contains something for novices and experts alike. The Mad Art of Caricature! is perhaps the most comprehensive and complete how-to guide on the art of caricature ever published. With over 500 illustrations, it's the definitive guide to the art of caricature. This master class of a book unlocks the secrets of the caricaturist's unholy craft, rendering them so simple to grasp that any idiot can soon be drawing just like Tom Richmond, assuming, of course, that the idiot is as fabulously talented as Tom Richmond. Good luck with that. GARRY TRUDEAU, creator of Doonesbury Learning to draw is a challenge. Having lessons before you from a Master will smooth the road and define the way. Tom Richmond is a blowtorch of caricature genius with the drawing touch of a Holbein. You've come to the right place. C.F. PAYNE, caricature illustrator, painter and MAD Magazine cover artist Tom Richmond is a very fine artist and his caricatures are wonderful. Anyone who enjoys the art of caricature will want to read this book and see his excellent artwork. They would be interested in how he thinks, what he looks for in the face, how he sees the people he draws, and what makes them unique. MORT DRUCKER, MAD Magazine caricaturist, cartoonist and illustrator This is easily one of the most comprehensive, enlightening and provocative books on the art of caricature that s ever been written from what the author tells me. I hope to read it someday. WEIRD AL YANKOVIC, famously weird musician and songwriter As a cartoonist, I can write humor and draw funny but when it comes to good caricatures, that is hard! I wish I could have had Tom's book earlier in my career. SERGIO ARAGONES, MAD Magazine cartoonist and creator of Groo The Wanderer After studying Tom's great book, I am now going to try charging $800 per smiley face.... More if I color it in. JEFF DUNHAM, superstar comedian and ventriloquist The Mad Art of Caricature! has quickly become the gold standard in the examination and instruction of the art form.

“An attractive penguin book for children in the primary grades.” —Booklist What happens after a baby penguin emerges from her egg? Follow her journey and find out! Meet a penguin chick and see how she grows. Developed in tandem with the American Museum of Natural History, and featuring stunning photography in the penguin’s Antarctic home, this nonfiction picture book captures the first few months of a baby penguin’s life and her transformation into adulthood. With fun and engaging text, Baby Penguin’s First Waddles is sure to delight animal-loving kids. This book is a continuation of our AMNH series, which includes Wolf Pups Join the Pack and Baby Dolphin’s First Swim.

A #1 Best Selling Children's Book!Parents are singing praises for All Girls Are Pretty!“This marvelous picture book reassures girl readers that "You are loved for you, and that's who you are." - J. Chambers Amazon Top 50 Reviewer“I highly recommend this book for all parents with daughters” - Robin Top 500 Amazon Reviewer“All Girls are Pretty is a wonderful picture book for readers 3 - 9 years old." - Cheryl Stout Amazon Top 1000 Reviewer.r“An Absolutely Beautiful Book!” - Bev“It should be read by girls of ALL ages. A great self esteem builder." - LisaAll Girls Are Pretty is a fully illustrated rhyming picture book with a very powerful message. The book lets readers know through well done verses that beauty is an inner quality that every girl has. The bright and colorful illustrations will captivate readers and keep them engaged until the very last page of the book.In a world where outer appearances are constantly being scrutinized, it is nice to see a book that teaches little girls to love themselves for who they are. It helps build self-esteem and confidence.Pick up a print copy or download the digital version today!