DRAWING: IDEAS, MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES, by Gerald F. Brommer, Art Teacher, Lutheran High School, Los Angeles, California, 1972 HB 1st edition, Davis Publications (Worcester, MA), 10.2 x 8.68-inch very finely textured HB with author name on red section of front cover and lettering at red spine in slightly embossed white letters, no DJ as issued, 144 pp. printed on thicker-than-average, white, polished stock; strong very good-plus condition (clean and tightly bound, bright covers and pages; would rate higher but for very small rubbed patches at both vertical edges just below the upper corners).
PLEASE NOTE: The author inscribed, signed and dated neatly in blue ink at the upper section of the title page ("For Connie Fay / So nice to meet you - and Thanks for your interest. Very Best Wishes, Gerald F. Brommer 1/74").
*I acquired this at the Tarzana estate sale of Jran Carroll, a veteran teacher, likely at a West San Fernando Valley high school.
In his Foreword, Al Porter, Instructional Specialist - Art, Los Angeles City Unified Art District, laments the fact that drawing "has been sadly neglected in the school curriculum." He then makes the case for its importance in instilling confidence and helping students channel their creativity. Teacher Gerald F. Brommer answered the call with this splendid overview of drawing in its many aspects. It is presented like a series of accessible, informative, and stimulating lessons, and the images he has chosen to demonstrate his points are excellent. I took a very good art class in high school and thoroughly enjoyed it, and my doodling improved greatly. This book would be a great edition to any high school student who wants to improve their ability to draw, which is the basis of most art.
There are 2 matching copies on eBay with cover photos, neither signed. The better one is very good for $8.00 + $4.73 shipping.
My Buy-It-Now price of $14.99 includes shipping bubble-wrapped in a cardboard box via media mail, which takes around 7 days with tracking, half that in SoCal.