The Monster Book of Manga
Draw Like the Experts
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · January 3, 2006
The popularity of manga continues to row, inspiring interest in learning how to draw in this exciting style of comics.
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- Who it’s for
- Artists interested in learning to draw manga
- Themes
- Manga drawing instruction, Character and creature illustration
- Genres
- Cartooning, General Manga, Comics Reference & Guides
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The popularity of manga continues to row, inspiring interest in learning how to draw in this exciting style of comics. Estudio Joso creates the ultimate guide to illustration—384 pages of manga instruction. The Monster Book of Manga is divided into sections focusing on the most figures and themes—Girls, Boys, Samurais, Monsters, and more.
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Each illustration is broken down into six stages accompanied by step-by-step instructions, taking the artist from initial back-and-white sketches to the final color piece. They are all accompanied by practical suggestions, hints, and tips.
Who it’s for
- Artists interested in learning to draw manga
- Learners who prefer staged, step-by-step art guidance
Where it sits
| Cartooning | 71% |
|---|---|
| General Manga | 60% |
| Comics Reference & Guides | 30% |
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Publisher categories
- Cartooning
- Drawing Techniques
- Japanese Art
- Painting Techniques
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- Art Reference
- Pen & Ink Drawing
- Women Artists
- General Manga
- Authors
- Estudio Joso, Fernando Casaus
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- January 3, 2006
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Manga drawing instruction · Character and creature illustration
- Reading lane
- Cartooning