“This master class of a book unlocks the secrets of the caricaturist’s unholy craft, rendering them so simple to grasp that any idiot can soon be drawing just like Tom Richmond, assuming, of course, that the idiot is as fabulously talented as Tom Richmond. Good luck with that.”

GARRY TRUDEAU, creator of Doonesbury

“As a cartoonist, I can write humor and draw funny but when it comes to good caricatures, that is hard! I wish I could have had Tom’s book earlier in my career.”

SERGIO ARAGONÉS, MAD Magazine, Groo

“Learning to draw is a challenge. Having lessons before you from a Master will smooth the road and define the way. Tom Richmond is a blowtorch of caricature genius with the drawing touch of a Holbein. You’ve come to the right place.”

C.F. PAYNE, illustrator

“This is easily one of the most comprehensive, enlightening and provocative books on the art of caricature that’s ever been written—from what the author tells me. I hope to read it someday.”

“WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC, famously weird musician

“Tom Richmond is a very fine artist and his caricatures are wonderful. Anyone who enjoys the art of caricature will want to read this book and see his excellent artwork. They would be interested in how he thinks, what he looks for in the face, how he sees the people he draws, and what makes them unique.”

MORT DRUCKER, MAD Magazine

“I’m writing a blurb for this book so they’ll send me a free one. But I’m even willing to pay on the chance that it could make me one-thousandth the caricaturist Tom Richmond is. That would still be darned good.”

MARK EVANIER, comics and animation writer

“Tom is an excellent colorist. But, that can be said of many other artists. What makes Tom’s work truly exceptional however, is his draftsmanship. I am amazed by, and just a bit jealous of, his ability to draw incredibly well.”

MARK FREDRICKSON, illustrator

“After studying Tom’s great book, I am now going to try charging $800 per smiley face…. More if I color it in.”

JEFF DUNHAM, comedian and ventriloquist

“Where was this book when I needed it most during the years I spent wrestling with my caricatures in all those MAD jobs I had to draw? Tom Richmond’s mastery of the art amazes and entertains, as this book most certainly does.”

ANGELO TORRES, MAD Magazine