Figure Drawing: Design and Invention vs All Yesterdays: Unique and Speculative Views of Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Animals
Overall winner: Figure Drawing: Design and Invention
Key Differences
Michael Hampton's Figure Drawing (0615272819) targets artists learning figure drawing with clear directions, illustrations, and high user ratings, while John Conway's All Yesterdays (1291177124) focuses on speculative dinosaur art with beautiful illustrations and thought-provoking ideas. Choose Hampton if you want a practical, easy-to-understand drawing guide with stronger reviewer consensus; choose Conway if you want imaginative prehistoric art and speculative perspectives despite slightly lower average ratings
Figure Drawing: Design and Invention
A comprehensive figure drawing reference guide with clear directions and illustrations that help reveal the human form through simple shapes. Customers report it enhances drawing skills and serves as a helpful educational resource for artists of all levels
Pros
- clear directions and illustrations
- helps understand human form through simple shapes
- educational reference for aspiring and accomplished artists
- easy to read and understand
Cons
- no features listed
- no additional content details
All Yesterdays: Unique and Speculative Views of Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Animals
A visually rich book presenting unique and speculative views of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. Readers praise readability, illustrations, and thought-provoking content
Pros
- readable narrative
- beautiful illustrations
- thought-provoking speculative content
- high information quality
Cons
- mixed value for money perception
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Michael Hampton |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | Michael Hampton |
| User Reviews | Michael Hampton |