I believe this book is great. It provides a good insight into how characters are made with personility and background. The chapters are fun, diving into the different types of characterd (hulking men, femme fatales, dark villians, ect.) and each chapter usually includes an interview from designers working in the industry. Although some might complain that the book lacks real technical information (it does), there are some great pointers and "concept sketches-to-life" pics. It's hard not to be inspired, the book gives you great ideas. Overall, the book is very good and i would highly recommend it.