If the techniques covered in this book seem familiar, it's because every teacher, lecturer and youtube tutor you encounter will at one time or another have quoted it, directly or -more often - indirectly. It's a terrific book to read, and it's great to look at. I've got a strong interest in old comic books, so the illustrations in Loomis' book, which are very much of their period in style, are a real treat. They're not out of date, just true to their time. This edition is quite hefty - the same dimensions as the originals, but I think on thicker paper - so you get a bit of physical exercise reading it, to go along with the creative exercises.