His first book Fundamentals Of Drawing is a best-seller. This is a terrific complement to his other books and a great benefit to accomplished artists and beginners alike. Each page is fully illustrated to clarify his points. It talks about male/female anatomy, dressed figures, tone, line, and light. This is a wonderfully instructive book. It is fully illustrated on each page to help illuminate the points being made. Barrington's own original sketches and drawings inspire the reader to reach the same level of excellence in draughtsmanship and technical know-how. He includes examples of figure drawing and representation from around the world and examines the approach of other artists. He explains how to make the most of life classes and how to handle crowd scenes, energy, and compositions.