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Recommended Resources

Here are some resources our members have found useful:

The Guild Handbook of Scientific Illustration

by Elaine R. S. Hodges

This information packed tome, written by GNSI members, is a must for anyone interested in science illustration.

A Life In Hand

by Hannah Hinchman

This is an inspirational book about field sketching and keeping a visual journal.

The Non-Designer's Design Book, Second Edition

by Robin Williams

Though written for beginners, this book is an excellent refresher for old pros as well.

Graphic Artists Guild Handbook of Pricing and Ethical Guidelines

by the Graphic Artists Guild

The GAG handbook is the standard reference for pricing and policy information in most graphics industries. Pricing information is taken from polls of GAG members. It tends to be a little high on the low end, since few beginning illustrators belong to GAG, but it still remains a good reference The sample contracts and other legal documents also makes it worth the price.