Bring Back the Loomis Books

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We, the artists, instructors and other interested parties whose signatures are listed below wish to respectfully request that Clare Ferraro (President) and the editors of Viking Press (a member of Penguin Group (USA)) prepare for publication and re-print the collection of art instruction books by Andrew Loomis.

Widely regarded as one of the foremost authorities in the art field, Mr Loomis wrote a number of detailed, well-illustrated instruction books originally published by Viking Press in the 1940s and 1950s. Research into the value of these books, sold in used bookstores and by individual collectors, would show the potential marketing value of a new printing to be a viable consideration.

The books have proved an invaluable resource for self-taught artists and art instructors alike, and the beautiful illustrations created by Mr Loomis in the books appeals to art lovers and collectors everywhere.

We, the undersigned, believe that it is now time for a reprinting of these wonderful books.

125 Signatures

  • Mary Layton
  • Sarah Skinner
    • Comments
    • Freelance Illustrator
    • Address
    • Dayton, OH
  • Patrick McEvoy
    • Comments
    • There's no moral excuse for keeping these books out of the hands of artists.
    • Address
    • Alameda, Ca., USA
  • Meredith Dillman
    • Comments
    • I would love access to the great books in print!
  • Angela Bamblett
  • DebbieLambert
  • Cheryl L Berube
    • Comments
    • I remember these books from when I was a kid. Please bring them back.
    • Address
    • 4218 Shore Road Eskasoni NS CANADA
  • Jessica Palmer
  • Glendora J Bowling
    • Comments
    • Freelance Artist
    • Address
    • Saint Pauls, NC
  • Kristina Gehrmann
  • Liiga Smilshkalne
  • Ben Powis
  • A. Andrew Gonzalez
    • Comments
    • A valuable resource!
    • Address
    • http://www.sublimatrix.com
  • Renata Ratajczyk
    • Comments
    • Yes, please bring them back. We need them!!!
  • E. G. Shanley-Fitzsimmons
    • Address
    • 1281 Blandford Rd.
  • Brian West
  • Ilva D Johansson
  • Hank Hodgin
  • A. Dale
    • Comments
    • once these books are reprinted the market will go wild for his fantastic insight
    • Address
    • uk
  • CARRIE CHAN
    • Comments
    • Please bring back these books. They are excellent for students that stuggle with the basics of figure drawing ( like me! )
  • Jesica Price
    • Comments
    • Bring Back the Loomis Books
  • Emily Derringer
  • Wesley Wong
  • Tara Godwin
  • Heather Schmitt
    • Comments
    • I love his figure drawing for all it's worth!
  • William Dean
  • Amy Iris Cordero
  • Erica Pizzi
  • Angelina Hanson
  • Kevin Mayes
    • Comments
    • the need for these books is necessary
  • Julie Sant
  • Akyashaa
  • Katina Sielski
  • Lynda Blair
  • Ryan Domingo
  • edward cherniga
    • Comments
    • artists are lost without these teachings
  • Jeff Jacobson
    • Comments
    • please include "Eye of the Painter"!!
  • Hong Nhung Dang
  • Flemming Sшrvin
  • Betty
  • rodney stanton
  • Daniel Terenzio
    • Comments
    • These books are invaluable
  • Fernando Grisolia
    • Comments
    • Please bring these books back. Thay are invaluable!
  • Shawn McPheron
    • Comments
    • Bring Back Loomis!!!
    • Address
    • Tacoma, WA
  • Michael Kreider
  • Erez Gonen
    • Address
    • ISRAEL
  • Chad Covino
    • Comments
    • the absolute greatest books of art ever published
  • Zachary Norton
    • Comments
    • These works are essential to the prosperity of developing and aspiring artists. Please reprint them.
    • Address
    • 1700 Rutledge Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28211
  • Bill Douglas
    • Comments
    • Viking Press is missing out on a great opportunity to rerelease some of the greatest art instructional books that have ever been published. Give Loomis his due as one of the greats in this field!
  • Mark Strutt
    • Comments
    • Don't forget Loomis's Eye of the painter,Elements of Beauty. It is also a must print,Great for advanced artists.
    • Address
    • Hamiton Ontario Canada