--- product_id: 193700550 title: "Cartoon Animation with Preston Blair, Revised Edition!: Learn techniques for drawing and animating cartoon characters (Collector's Series)" price: "£23.60" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/193700550-cartoon-animation-with-preston-blair-revised-edition-learn-techniques-drawing store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Animate lifelike movements Master character construction Realistic mouth & facial animation Cartoon Animation with Preston Blair, Revised Edition!: Learn techniques for drawing and animating cartoon characters (Collector's Series) **Price:** £23.60 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Unlock your inner animator and make your cartoons move like never before! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Cartoon Animation with Preston Blair, Revised Edition!: Learn techniques for drawing and animating cartoon characters (Collector's Series) - **How much does it cost?** £23.60 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/193700550-cartoon-animation-with-preston-blair-revised-edition-learn-techniques-drawing) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Speak with Expression:** Create authentic mouth movements and facial expressions for dialogue. - • **Design with Personality:** Craft unique characters by mastering shape, features, and mannerisms. - • **Bring Characters to Life:** Learn to animate walking, running, dancing & more with expert precision. - • **Step-by-Step Expert Guidance:** Follow Preston Blair’s revised edition packed with diagrams and pro tips. - • **Master Animation Fundamentals:** Understand key poses, in-betweens, and animation principles from a pioneer. ## Overview Cartoon Animation with Preston Blair, Revised Edition is a definitive guide for aspiring animators, offering step-by-step lessons on character design, movement, and expressive animation. This collector’s edition combines foundational drawing skills with advanced animation techniques, taught by animation legend Preston Blair, making it essential for beginners and intermediate artists eager to bring cartoons to life. ## Description By following the lessons in Cartoon Animation with Preston Blair , you can make any character—person, animal, or object—come to life through animated movement! While animators must first know how to draw, the animation process involves much more than just good drawing skills. In this new edition, acclaimed cartoon animator Preston Blair shares his vast practical knowledge to explain and demonstrate the many techniques of cartoon animation. Learn the knowledge and skills animators must have, including: How to construct original cartoon characters by developing a character’s shape, personality, features, and mannerisms How to animate movements such as running, walking, dancing, posing, skipping, and more How to create realistic-looking mouth movements during dialogue, as well as body movements and facial expressions while the character is speaking The finer points of animating a character, including drawing key character poses and in-betweens Full of expert advice from animation pioneer Preston Blair, and packed with helpful drawings and diagrams, the new edition of Cartoon Animation with Preston Blair is a book no animation enthusiast should be without. THIS REVISED EDITION INCLUDES: Chapter 1: Getting Started Tools & Materials Drawing Basics Animation Methods Chapter 2: Cartoon Construction Parts of a Cartoon Character The Body The Head Facial Expressions The Hands Chapter 3: Character Design & Development Cartoon Examples The Cute Character The Screwball Type The “Pugnacious” Character More Animal Characters Fictional People Children Chapter 4: Basic Character Movement Comics to Life Line of Action Rhythm & Design Basic Movement Chapter 5: Animation Principles Beyond Simple Movements Rough Sketches Balance Paths of Action Animation Effects Chapter 6: Animated Acting Expressing an Attitude Three Rules for Actors Body Language Dialogue The Collector’s Series offers a broad range of projects across a variety of mediums and genres, such as drawing, oil, acrylic, watercolor, cartooning, calligraphy, and others. This series is suitable for beginning to intermediate artists, and each title features in-depth instruction about how to work with the tools of the trade, master techniques, and use newfound skills in practical application. ## Features - Cartoon Animation with Preston Blair, Revised Edition! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #70,967 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #13 in How to Create Anime & Cartoons #181 in Pop Culture Art | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 432 Reviews | ## Images ![Cartoon Animation with Preston Blair, Revised Edition!: Learn techniques for drawing and animating cartoon characters (Collector's Series) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91+FcZ3u5hL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by L***K on August 24, 2025* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by L***F on January 13, 2025* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by D***8 on January 7, 2025* ## Frequently Bought Together - Cartoon Animation with Preston Blair, Revised Edition!: Learn techniques for drawing and animating cartoon characters (Collector's Series) - The Animator's Survival Kit: A Manual of Methods, Principles and Formulas for Classical, Computer, Games, Stop Motion and Internet Animators - The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/193700550-cartoon-animation-with-preston-blair-revised-edition-learn-techniques-drawing](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/193700550-cartoon-animation-with-preston-blair-revised-edition-learn-techniques-drawing) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-07-01*