To begin with I wasn't sure how helpful it would be, because it is just about 3D characters, however the information in this book was super helpful and could even be applied to 2D characters as well.
The book provides detailed, up close pictures of specific characters, with character descriptions and highlighted features and body language which influence their personality and demeanors.
Even the incorporation of "Mabel" who isn't a main character and isn't on screen for a log time, was still very interesting. This was an interesting one because she is portrayed a such a sweet lady but turns out to be rather scary and defensive when it comes to rats. Features such as her small frame, pink clothing and hat, make her look quite timid, especially with those huge eyes. However, I do think a good amount of the appeal she has also comes from her desire to shoot rats with a shot gun, because this adds a lot of comedy.
After looking through this book a lot, especially when trying to come up with new designs, it has helped me a lot. It has helped because it has got me to spend more time always actively thinking what could make a certain character appealing and pleasing to look at? And how can their visual appearance and body language help their role in the story?
This is definitely a book I will be keeping close for now, because I have found it not only helpful, but also really interesting. It's the sort of thing I can also flick through just for the hell of it.
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