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The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

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Arts & Photography Non-Fiction Psychology Self-Help

by Betty Edwards

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3.84 (218.3K ratings)
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description 291 pages

The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards holds a well received rating of 3.84 out of 5, based on 218.3K reader ratings. First published in 1979. The book spans 291 pages.

About The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

When Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain was first published in 1979, it hit the New York Times bestseller list within two weeks and stayed there for more than a year. In 1989, when Dr. Betty Edwards revised the book, it went straight to the Times list again. Now Dr. Edwards celebrates the twentieth anniversary of her classic book with a second revised edition.Over the last decade, Dr. Edwards has refined her material through teaching hundreds of workshops and seminars. Truly The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, this edition includes:the very latest developments in brain researchnew material on using drawing techniques in the corporate world and in educationinstruction on self-expression through drawingan updated section on using colordetailed information on using the five basic skills of drawing for problem solving

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Author Betty Edwards
Published 1979
Pages 291
Genres Arts & Photography, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Self-Help
Average Rating 3.84 / 5.00
Total Ratings 218,264

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3.8
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218.3K ratings
With a rating of 3.84, The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.01, it performs below the genre benchmark. With 218.3K ratings, it is among the most reviewed books in its category.

How It Compares

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What genre is The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain?

The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is categorized as Arts & Photography, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Self-Help. Its primary genre classification is Arts & Photography.

Is The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain worth reading?

Based on 218.3K reader ratings, The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain has an average score of 3.84 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain?

The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain has 291 pages.

Who wrote The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain?

The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain was written by Betty Edwards. It was first published in 1979.

What is the ISBN for The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain?

The ISBN-13 for The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is 9780874774240.0.

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