How to Draw Manga : Expert techniques for creating manga characters and storylines, with over 85 exercises and projects, and more than 1000 illustrations

Author: Seelig, Tim, Li, Yishan, Nicol, Rik

Graphic novel & Manga artwork

Published on 31 July 2023 by Anness Publishing (Lorenz Books) in the United Kingdom.

Hardback | 256 pages, 1000 colour illustrations
223 x 290 x 22 | 1310g

The Japanese drawing style known as manga has rapidly evolved from low-budget, black-and-white graphic novels to one of the most diverse, popular and celebrated contemporary art forms. This beautifully illustrated book is a guide to drawing your own manga characters, enhancing them with diverse props and backgrounds, building action scenes and developing attractive storylines. There are also sections on different manga styles, including shojo, shonen and seinen. In addition, the book explains how to digitally enhance your manga drawings, and even turn them into anima animation. With much to offer both a professional illustrator or complete novice, this practical volume provides expert instruction about this cutting-edge and innovative art form.