Every animation student should have a copy of “How to Animate” by Preston Blair – a book that’s trained countless animators over the decades. Here’s a sample page to give you a taste:

Go to the ASIFA website to download both volumes, for free:
Click on the different images at the linked site for larger versions!
Drawings for animation is very perfect and excellent.
Looks like the links are broken
i’m huge fan of Preston Blair
Hello, I’ve been watching your tutorials on Lynda.com. Your instruction is great! I just wanted to let you know that these links to the book volumes are broken.