Manga Books

HarperCollins The Monster Book of Manga: Draw Like the Experts The Monster Book of Manga ISBN: 0060829931

From comic illustration Studio Joso comes the ultimate guide on how to draw manga. The Monster Book of Manga is divided into sections focusing on the most popular manga figures and themes-Girls, Boys, Samurai, Monsters, and Computer. Each illustration is broken down into six stages accompanied by step-by-step instructions, taking the artist from an initial black-and-white sketch to the final color piece. They're also accompanied by practical suggestions, hints, and tips. From beginner to advanced, this monster-size manual is the must-have book for anyone interested in learning how to draw manga. Book specifications: paperback, 378 pgs., 8 1/2 in. x 9 1/2 in. Publisher: HarperCollins, 2005.

Watson-Guptill Manga Mania: Magical Girls and Friends Manga Mania: Magical Girls and Friends ISBN: 0823029689

Magical girls, ordinary schoolgirls given superpowers, are hugely popular in Japan and the United States. Now Christopher Hart shows fans everywhere how to draw these manga faves. Faces and body proportions, action poses, costumes, expressions, transformations, special effects—they're all here, all in Hart's distinctive step-by-step approach. So are magical fighting boys and everybody's favorite, the cute, furry manga mascots. Paperback, 144 pgs., 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. Watson-Guptill, 2006

Watson-Guptill Drawing American Manga Superheroes 128 pages ISBN: 0823029786 paperback

Give your comic book heroes a fresh, Manga look 15-year comics industry veteran Andy Smith walks you through step-by-step through creating a Japanese-style comics character, including tips on inking, computer-aided special effects, and simple 3-D rendering. Side-by-side comparisons of Manga characters and their American counterparts will help you get those trademark Manga details-- figures, heads, feet, eyes, noses, and mouths-- just right Drawing American Manga Superheroes also includes lessons on Manga special effects: burst, speed, and mood lines. With these tips, your comics will have the best of both worlds Author: Andy Smith ISBN: 0-8230-29786 128 pages softcover

Thunder Bay Press Manga Drawing Kit Manga Drawing Kit ISBN: 1592235115

Inside the Manga Drawing Kit you will find everything you need to start exploring the art of comic book storytelling in a Manga style. Two colorful and exciting books and a starter kit of essential materials provide you with a complete guide to this immensely popular Japanese art form. The Set contains everything you need to start drawing Manga: nonrepro blue pencil, brush, two black art pens, eraser, and a fully poseable figurine. The Techniques Book shows you all the skills you need to get started, with reference to a wide range of authentic examples. It covers everything from the main stylistic features of Manga to specific subjects such as drawing the figure in motion and creating Manga characters. The Projects Book leads you through a series of practical exercises. It is a step-by-step guide to character design, storytelling, page layout, working in black and white and in color, and much more. A series of projects helps you master the basics before developing your skills further in the creation of your own Manga. The Manga Drawing Kit contains all you need and all you need to know in one handy pack. Open it up, pick up a pencil, mark your pages, and begin exploring the art of Manga right away