Complete Anatomy and Figure Drawing Hardcover – September 1, 2007

I got this book out of the library, and like it so much I bought it. It's an excellent book to have in your art book library.

I have not read much of this book per se... the pictures are very useful. If/when I get around to reading it I may update my rating/review.As a visual anatomy reference it does a very good job; there is more information here than most artists are probably going to need, but then little if anything important is missing.There are clear examples of each major area of the body (torso, hips, limbs, head, hands, etc.) showing bone structure and musculature (both surface and deep muscles) from multiple angles, large and detailed enough diagrams to clearly show the structure, both male and female models where necessary or useful.There are diagrams and photos of nudes, but all are tasteful and shouldn't be offensive or objectionable to most (and honestly you're studying anatomy and figure...).

Possibly the best anatomy book for artists that I've ever seen. I devoured this book and keep it handy as a reference. I highly recommend it.

This book is by far the best detailed display of anatomy I have seen, both from an art and human physiology perspective. The explanations of drawing issues and technique are concise and clear. Buy it with confidence.

I bought this for proportional anatomy but it did not have any info on this. But the information is very helpful for figure drawing..

This is a GREAT anatomical tool and reference book. Good for beginners and experienced as well. Offers a source for understanding and capturing balance and movement.

This is a great book for artist collection! you can not only understand all the human body structure, also enjoy the style of the artist by reading the book. High recommended!

book came in on time.there are many books on drawing the human figure,and one book never covers everything i liked how they illustrated the muscle groups

Excellent compositionClearly an insightful manual to the human anatomy.A must have for every student of drawing and painting the human figure.

I am very pleased with this book, because on nice pictures and clear text. I might use it as dictionary to understand some more complex or difficult books about human anatomy in drawing and painting. I have also Bridgman's book on "drawing from life", with very unusual concepts of his own, and Gotfried Bammes's book "human gestalt" which is more clear.

I have been doing life drawing for several years and have frequently wished that I could get under the skin of my subjects to get a better understanding of the construction and mechanics of the human form. I borrowed a `Complete Anatomy and Figure Drawing' by John Raynes from my local library. I was delighted when I realised that it was just what I have been looking for. The first chapter describes the skeleton. Subsequent chapters deal with the muscles, the surface of the body in a variety of poses and how to draw people of different ages, body shape and gender. John Raynes's beautiful illustrations are clearly labelled with easy to read concise descriptions. I found this book so useful that I just had to buy my own copy to use for reference as I work.

頭骸骨から始まり各部分のパーツの説明と、それに筋肉を付随させてデッサンを描いている。最後に、人物デッサンをバランス・コンポジション・光と影（陰)・水彩画・着衣のポーズを多くの図版で掲載している、人物画を描くには参考になる本だろう。

Le livre est presqu'un peu trop d&taillé mais il semble nécessaire de savoir tout cela pour comprendre le corps humain et savoir le dessiner. Donc utile et clair.