"For anyone interested in forensic related art, facial reconstruction and identification, this book is a wealth of knowledge. Certainly, it is a major work that merits serious attention and consideration. Importantly, the language and style of writing is most conducive to a quick grasp of the intended meaning. Finally, noting that the author gave named recognition to other contributors, it speaks well that the book was written for the right reasons." - RICHARD D. WALTER "This book is quite literally a vade mecum on the subjects it canvasses. it is a manual, more than merely a primer, for the investigative uses of the subjects of forensic art and illustration. would I stock my library with this book? I have two, one for my home study and one for my professional office.
Need more be said in praise of this book?" -PROFESSOR JAMES E. STARRS, LLM, Professor of Law and Forensic Sciences, George Washington University, Law School, Washington, D.C., in Scientific Sleuthing Review ". a comprehensive text that examines forensic art and its role in criminal investigation . essential not only to law enforcement and criminal justice personnel but also to forensic and social anthropologists, police artists, and mental health care professionals who assist crime victims." -MICHAEL TAISTER, Forensic Artist, Forensic Science Communications, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, D.C.
, in Forensic Science Communications "[aentific Sleuthing Review ". a comprehensive text that examines forensic art and its role in criminal investigation . essential not only to law enforcement and criminal justice personnel but also to forensic and social anthropologists, police artists, and mental health care professionals who assist crime victims." -MICHAEL TAISTER, Forensic Artist, Forensic Science Communications, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, D.C., in Forensic Science Communications "[a] multidisciplinary approach to many forensic art applications . an excellent publication . this is one of those books that defines a discipline and will be read and referred to for many years .
" -ROY PASCHAL, Forensic Artist, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, in Journal of Forensic Identification "Our viewers know we''ve worked with Karen on many cases. She''s one of the best." -JOHN WALSH, Host of "America''s Most Wanted," FOX Television ". a class act by a class author . a wonderful contribution to the area ." -DR. RONALD P. FISHER, Department of Psychology, Florida International University, Miami "As Vernon Geberth''s Practical Homicide Investigation is the bible for homicide investigators, Karen Taylor''s Forensic Art and Illustration will become the bible for forensic artists.
" -DETECTIVE CASEY JOHNSON, King County Sheriff''s Office, Seattle, Washington ". superb. It provides an easy-to-read and practical guide to the esoteric science of forensic art." -DR. CLYDE SNOW, Forensic Anthropologist "Great for Television Writers . The book succeeds as both a useful research tool for the experienced analyst as well as being a fascinating, entertaining, easy to follow text for anyone who is new to the field of forensic art . We cannot say enough good things about this book." -JOSH BERMAN (Co-producer) and DAVID BERMAN (Researcher), "C.
S.I.: Crime Scene Investigation", CBS Television "Karen Taylor, a renowned forensic artist, has created the definitive guide to the art and science of forensic illustration. In her lucidly written and gorgeously illustrated book, Forensic Art and Illustration, she provides an authoritative account of the history and practice of forensic illustration and offers her readers a fascinating glimpse into the world of crime victims and criminal offenders. Her book should become a classic reference text for those interested in forensic science and criminal justice, and an invaluable resource for those of us interested in the faces as researchers, artists, physicians, anthropologists, or simply as human beings." -NANCY ETCOFF, Ph.D., Psychologist and Neuropsychologist, Harvard Medical School Author of "Survival of the Prettiest" "This book should be in the library of every forensic artist and forensic anthropologist.
Taylor has managed to produce a comprehensive reference text that is encyclopedic in scope, yet is as interesting as a mystery novel. The book is filled with well-illustrated case reports and step-by-step instructions on the use of techniques . Taylor''s artistic talents, which have resulted in successful identification of countless suspects as well as victims, are now matched only by her talents as an author." -EMILY CRAIG, Ph.D, Forensic Anthropologist, Kentucky State Medical Examiner''s Office ". more than worth the price . it covers simply everything, and even manages to do it in an interesting, extremely well-written manner. I actually found myself sitting down and reading it just for pleasure.
A perfectly superb piece of work." -AARON ELKINS, Anthropologist and Edgar-award winning mystery writer, Washington "Karen Taylor''s much anticipated text on forensic art happily lives up to the highest expectations. Karen is preeminent in the field and one of the few people practicing today who has professional experience in ALL aspects of forensic art . Chapters [which aret provides an easy-to-read and practical guide to the esoteric science of forensic art." -DR. CLYDE SNOW, Forensic Anthropologist "Great for Television Writers . The book succeeds as both a useful research tool for the experienced analyst as well as being a fascinating, entertaining, easy to follow text for anyone who is new to the field of forensic art . We cannot say enough good things about this book.
" -JOSH BERMAN (Co-producer) and DAVID BERMAN (Researcher), "C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigation", CBS Television "Karen Taylor, a renowned forensic artist, has created the definitive guide to the art and science of forensic illustration. In her lucidly written and gorgeously illustrated book, Forensic Art and Illustration, she provides an authoritative account of the history and practice of forensic illustration and offers her readers a fascinating glimpse into the world of crime victims and criminal offenders. Her book should become a classic reference text for those interested in forensic science and criminal justice, and an invaluable resource for those of us interested in the faces as researchers, artists, physicians, anthropologists, or simply as human beings." -NANCY ETCOFF, Ph.D.
, Psychologist and Neuropsychologist, Harvard Medical School Author of "Survival of the Prettiest" "This book should be in the library of every forensic artist and forensic anthropologist. Taylor has managed to produce a comprehensive reference text that is encyclopedic in scope, yet is as interesting as a mystery novel. The book is filled with well-illustrated case reports and step-by-step instructions on the use of techniques . Taylor''s artistic talents, which have resulted in successful identification of countless suspects as well as victims, are now matched only by her talents as an author." -EMILY CRAIG, Ph.D, Forensic Anthropologist, Kentucky State Medical Examiner''s Office ". more than worth the price . it covers simply everything, and even manages to do it in an interesting, extremely well-written manner.
I actually found myself sitting down and reading it just for pleasure. A perfectly superb piece of work." -AARON ELKINS, Anthropologist and Edgar-award winning mystery writer, Washington "Karen Taylor''s much anticipated text on forensic art happily lives up to the highest expectations. Karen is preeminent in the field and one of the few people practicing today who has professional experience in ALL aspects of forensic art . Chapters [which arereference text for those interested in forensic science and criminal justice, and an invaluable resource for those of us interested in the faces as researchers, artists, physicians, anthropologists, or simply as human beings." -NANCY ETCOFF, Ph.D., Psychologist and Neuropsychologist, Harvard Medical School Author of "Survival of the Prettiest" "This book should be in the library of every forensic artist and forensic anthropologist.
Taylor has managed to produce a comprehensive reference text that is encyclopedic in scope, yet is as interesting as a mystery novel. The book is filled with well-illustrated case reports and step-by-step instructions on the use of techniques . Taylor''s artistic talents, which have resulted in successful identification of countless suspects as well as victims, are now matched only by her talents as an author." -EMILY CRAIG, Ph.D, Forensic Anthropologist, Kentucky State Medical Examiner''s Office ". more than worth the price . it covers simply everything, and even manages to do it in an interesting, extremely well-written manner. I actually found myself sitting down and reading it just for pleasure.
A perfectly superb piece of work." -AARON ELKINS, Anthropologist and Edgar-award winning mystery writer, Washington "Karen Taylor''s much anticipated text on forensic art happily lives up to the highest expectations. Karen is preeminent in the field and one of the few people practicing today who has professional experience in ALL aspects of forensic art . Chapters [which are worth the price . it covers simply everything, and even manages to do it in an interesting, extremely well-written manner. I actually found myself sitting down and reading it just for pleasure. A perfectly superb piece of w.