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What are some beginner "how to draw" books?
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Depends on exactly how far into the 'beginner's' category a person is, but Ed Emberley's how-to bibliography is a good place to start for an absolute beginner, as in that person has never drawn anything before and is just picking up the hobby for the first time, for example, or at least that's what I've heard anyways.
For going more advanced than 'absolute beginner,' others have made some good recommendations on this thread as well.