Best Instructional Books for Learning Art Forms
1. 
The Warner Loughlin Technique: An Acting Revolution
by:
Warner Loughlin
4.51 avg rating — 107 ratings 2. 
Actor for Life: How to Have an Amazing Career Without All the Drama
by:
Connie de Veer
4.85 avg rating — 20 ratings 
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Coming to Terms with Experience through Writing, Scott Oury
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Scott Oury
really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 5 ratings 5. 
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Poses for Artists Volume 4 - Couples Poses: An essential reference for figure drawing and the human form.
by:
Justin R. Martin
4.30 avg rating — 27 ratings 
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Poses for Artists Volume 3 - Fighting and Various Poses: An essential reference for figure drawing and the human form.
by:
Justin R. Martin
3.77 avg rating — 39 ratings 12. 
Mel Bay's Frailing the Five String Banjo: An Instruction Manual
by:
Eric Muller
4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings 12. 
Poses for Artists Volume 2 - Standing Poses: An essential reference for figure drawing and the human form
by:
Justin R. Martin
3.92 avg rating — 39 ratings 14. 
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12 Roses for Hand Embroidery — Sarah's Hand Embroidery Tutorials
by:
Juby Aleyas Koll
it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings 
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A Manual on How to Play the 5-String Banjo for the Complete Ignoramus
by:
Wayne Erbsen
3.50 avg rating — 2 ratings 17. 
Everyday Watercolor: Learn to Paint Watercolor in 30 Days
by:
Jenna Rainey
4.17 avg rating — 986 ratings 19. 
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The Magic Bookshelf: A Parent's Guide to Showing Growing Minds the Path to the Best Children's Literature
by:
Janie Jarvis
3.50 avg rating — 8 ratings 
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Ruhlman's Twenty: 20 Techniques, 100 Recipes, A Cook's Manifesto
by:
Michael Ruhlman
4.18 avg rating — 2,486 ratings 23. 
The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The Original Classics
by:
Martha Stewart
really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1,315 ratings 23. 
How to Draw Adorable: Joyful Lessons for Making Cute Art
by:
Carlianne Tipsey
4.62 avg rating — 164 ratings 
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The Drawing Handbook: Comprehensive, Easy-To-Master Lessons on Composition and Techniques Using Pencil and Pen & Ink
by:
Frank J. Lohan
3.88 avg rating — 24 ratings 28. 
5-Minute Sketching -- Landscapes: Super-quick Techniques for Amazing Drawings
by:
Virginia Hein
4.17 avg rating — 65 ratings 29. 
Baking with Mary Berry: Cakes, Cookies, Pies, and Pastries from the British Queen of Baking
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Mary Berry
4.20 avg rating — 832 ratings 
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The America's Test Kitchen Cooking School Cookbook: Everything You Need to Know to Become a Great Cook 4.58 avg rating — 788 ratings
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Poses for Artists Volume 1 - Dynamic and Sitting Poses: An essential reference for figure drawing and the human form
by:
Justin R. Martin
4.11 avg rating — 76 ratings 
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Vegan for Everybody: Foolproof Plant-Based Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and In-Between 4.28 avg rating — 1,007 ratings
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First-Time Quiltmaking: Learning to Quilt in Six Easy Lessons
by:
Becky Johnston
4.06 avg rating — 36 ratings 
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Get Quilting with Angela & Cloe: 14 Projects for Kids to Sew
by:
Angela Walters
4.21 avg rating — 14 ratings 
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Steering the Craft: Exercises and Discussions on Story Writing for the Lone Navigator or the Mutinous Crew 4.23 avg rating — 5,767 ratings
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Waiting in the Wings: How to Launch Your Performing Career on Broadway and Beyond
by:
Tiffany Haas
4.46 avg rating — 28 ratings 
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The Complete Manual of Woodworking: A Detailed Guide to Design, Techniques, and Tools for the Beginner and Expert
by:
Albert Jackson
4.16 avg rating — 334 ratings 44. 
Neon Spectacular: Japan: A Photographic Documentary of the Japanese Neon Industry
by:
Kody Shafer
really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings 44. 
Creative Concepts for Artists: Volume 01: a POSEmuse/SenshiStock collaboration
by:
Justin R. Martin
liked it 3.00 avg rating — 2 ratings 44. 
Around the World in 80 Tangles: Step-outs for 80 Tangles from Certified Zentangle Teachers from 30 Countries!
by:
Mz Creates
4.68 avg rating — 63 ratings 
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Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist (Volume 1) (James Gurney Art)
by:
James Gurney
4.11 avg rating — 8,424 ratings 59. 
Easy Origami (Dover Origami Papercraft)over 30 simple projects
by:
John Montroll
3.83 avg rating — 442 ratings 59. 
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Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book: Completely Revised & Updated
by:
Vogue Knitting
4.70 avg rating — 459 ratings 62. 
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Classical Guitar Book in Open D Tuning: Arrangements in Open D Tuning with Tablature and Notation
by:
Brent Robitaille
it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings 62. 
Force: Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators (Force Drawing Series) 4.29 avg rating — 1,980 ratings
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The Grammar Daily: 365 Quick Tips for Successful Writing from Grammar Girl
by:
Mignon Fogarty
4.71 avg rating — 49 ratings 62. 
The Watercolor Book: Materials and Techniques for Today's Artists
by:
David Dewey
4.26 avg rating — 54 ratings 67. 
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Chinese Painting Techniques for Exquisite Watercolors
by:
Lian Quan Zhen
4.27 avg rating — 112 ratings 67. 
Beautiful Book Designs: From the Middle Ages to the Mid 20th Century (PIE × Hiroshi Unno Art Series) (Japanese Edition)
by:
Hiroshi Unno
4.70 avg rating — 10 ratings 67. 
Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter (Volume 2) (James Gurney Art)
by:
James Gurney
4.14 avg rating — 17,256 ratings 
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Poses for Artists Volume 1 - Dynamic and Sitting Poses: An essential reference for figure drawing and the human form
by:
Justin R. Martin
4.11 avg rating — 76 ratings 
74. 
Scientific Illustration: A Guide to Biological, Zoological, and Medical Rendering Techniques, Design, Printing, and Display
by:
Phyllis Wood
3.83 avg rating — 18 ratings 
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Poses for Artists Volume 7 - Faces & Expressions: An Essential Reference for Figure Drawing and the Human Form
by:
Justin R. Martin
did not like it 1.00 avg rating — 1 rating 74. 
Color Harmony for Artists: How to Transform Inspiration into Beautiful Watercolor Palettes and Paintings 4.03 avg rating — 212 ratings
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Words for Pictures: The Art and Business of Writing Comics and Graphic Novels 4.13 avg rating — 836 ratings
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The Folksinger's Guitar Guide: An Instruction Manual
by:
Jerry Silverman
4.60 avg rating — 10 ratings 83. 
The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics
by:
Martha Stewart
4.07 avg rating — 799 ratings 
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Jane Brody's Good Food Book: Living the High-Carbohydrate Way
by:
Jane E. Brody
4.03 avg rating — 267 ratings 
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Ratio: The Simple Codes Behind the Craft of Everyday Cooking
by:
Michael Ruhlman
4.09 avg rating — 7,034 ratings 90. 
The Moosewood Cookbook: Recipes from Moosewood Restaurant, Ithaca, New York
by:
Mollie Katzen
3.94 avg rating — 53,296 ratings 91. 
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The Structure of Singing: System and Art in Vocal Technique
by:
Richard Miller
4.43 avg rating — 142 ratings 94. 
Ballet Beginnings for Children: Book One - Pre-School Movement Fundamentals, Ages 3-4
by:
Rosemary Boross
2.50 avg rating — 2 ratings 95. 
Ballet Beginnings for Children: Book Two - Pre-Ballet Instructional Exercises, Ages 5-6
by:
Rosemary Boross
it was ok 2.00 avg rating — 1 rating 96. 
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Stitched Gifts: 25 Sweet and Simple Embroidery Projects for Every Occasion
by:
Jessica Marquez
3.69 avg rating — 97 ratings 
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