The Book of the 100 Hands

Since its publication, The Book of the Hundred Hands, of George B. Bridgman, has become one of the fundamental works of anatomical drawing. Through one hundred studies of the hand, Bridgman develops a method based on observation, construction, and the analysis of movement, teaching how to understand form from its structure rather than its outline.

This revised and enriched edition preserves the original illustrations and thought of the author, while updating the anatomical terminology, improving the reproduction of the graphic material, and reorganizing the content for easier consultation. In addition, it incorporates an illustrated essay that proposes a structural reading of the work and a selection of studies by the hand of masters such as Albrecht Dürer, expanding its historical and artistic context.

Ideal for art students, illustrators, artists, and anyone interested in understanding the anatomy of the hand from a classical and structural perspective.

This edition includes:

• Revised translation and updated anatomical terminology.
• Digital restoration and enhancement of the reproduction of the original illustrations.
• New subject-based organization and layout to make studying easier.
• Expanded content featuring diagrams, essays, and references to classical drawing that help readers understand Bridgman’s approach to design.