Most Popular Books by David Antram

Originally published: Brighton, UK: Salariya Book Co., 2010.

"These books offer artists the monster models and monster weaponry that help a new artist become a strong manga cartoonist. With discussion that ranges from pencil and materials to shading, layering and perspective, these are high interest subjects that strongly support the "discovery" routines of STEAM environments, will supporting the reader with projects of progressive complexity."

''Draw Scary Creatures'' is an excellent way to introduce the concepts of drawing terrifying creatures to children and adults alike, featuring all types of animals, from a fire-breathing dragon to a ferocious sharp-toothed tiger.

Children can explore the swashbuckling world of pirates, learning about famous buccaneers and their exploits, whilst completing all manner of entertaining activities, from join-the-dots puzzles to crosswords!

Presents step-by-step instruction on how to render female manga characters, discussing proportion, perspective, and illustrating movement.

What''s your favorite fantasy figure? Whether it''s a flying fairy, a frightening ghost, a gentle unicorn, or a howling werewolf, the fundamental drawing techniques for bringing it to life on the page are right here!

"This step-by-step drawing book by well-known artist Mark Bergin gives budding artists the tools they need to draw funny caricatures. Tips and tricks, along with clear steps, build skill and confidence in young artists."

The stories of ancient Greece are still as vivid as they always were. This book retells in words and pictures five of the greatest stories ever told. Each section begins with an introduction to the characters to make the story easier to follow.

This drawing book is all action! Just look at the fantastic, fearsome characters it has inside: Knights in battle wielding their swords and lances. Scary Blackbeard terrorizing the Caribbean waters. And a cape-covered vampire scouring the night for victims. Thanks to step-by-step instructions, coloring techniques, and blank pages for practice, kids can create entire imaginative worlds--even a castle! The drawing-pad format makes it convenient for traveling and drawing on the go.

Discover a whole range of fantasy castles in this step-by-step drawing book. From an underwater castle formed from coral to a spooky pirate skull castle, and from a traditional fairytale castle to an ice castle carved from jagged ice. A must-have for any budding artist, featuring lessons on perspective and techniques.

"These books offer artists the animal and pet models that can help a new artist become a strong manga cartoonist. With discussion that ranges from pencil and materials to shading, layering and perspective, these are high interest subjects that strongly support the "discovery" routines of STEAM environments, will supporting the reader with projects of progressive complexity."

Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing villains in manga style.

Start your vision of Victorian futurism with the sepia-tinted world of elegant characters and fancy costumes. Use this book as your secret weapon and to learn how to draw, colour and create your very own Steampunk characters. With step-by-step guides and handy tips, you''ll learn how to create the unimaginable using a variety of drawing and colouring methods and tools. From pillaging sky pirates to mad scientists and inventors, this book will provide you with the knowledge and enthusiasm to launch your own Steampunk universe.

The ''Draw'' series takes a highly visual and practical approach to drawing, featuring step-by-step instructions for each art project. ''Draw Portraits and the Human Figure'' is an excellent way to introduce the concepts of drawing each person''s unique facial features and figure, as well as tips on drawing accessories such as hats.

Nothing gets the heart pounding or the imagination active like the tales of zombies, vampires, and other monsters. This fun-filled art activity book shares fabulous stories while teaching children how to draw their own monsters. Drawing terms are clearly defined and full-color illustrations entice the eye. Maps and supplemental illustrations highlight interesting facts in relation to each monster''s story.

This wonderful collection of instructional books uses accessible language and helpful illustrations to teach budding artists how to draw. Knights, fairies, and vampires are just some of the spell-binding characters that children will learn to draw. Important artistic concepts like shading and perspective are explained in easy-to-understand terms and are paired with explanatory illustrations. Readers are encouraged to explore art and to learn about other artists while developing their own style.

Illustrations and text describe the hard life of mammoth hunters in the ice age, including many of the tools and implements they used.

Traces the history of the samurai castles of medieval Japan with information on the role of samurai, shogun, and women in feudal Japanese society, on religious beliefs, and on arms and armor of the period. Suggested level: primary, intermediate, junior secondary.