This is truly the rebirth of a classic in its field. Originally published in 1957, Thinking with a Pencil was one of the very first books to attempt to break through the conceptual barriers between words and images, anticipating many ideas we are just now coming to understand about thinking and creativity. As orginally presented it is a book aimed at those who wish to use drawing as a tool for thought and communication. It explains how to draw for those who want to use it for that purpose, but the real value is in the fresh techniques of using illustration as a thinking tool and as a means of organizing and presenting ideas. In all there are 692 illustrations throughout the book.

This manual is meant both for those with artistic talent and those who consider themselves complete beginners in the field of drawing. If you have enough skill with a pencil to write your own name, you can make a drawing.