The complete idiot's guide to drawing manga : illustrated

Layman, John, 1967-

Book 2008

Provides an introduction to the world of manga, reviewing the basics of manga-style drawing, providing demonstrations and instructions for drawing faces and features, different character types, weapons, backgrounds, and vehicles, and including discussion of perspective, angles, light and shadow, and text placement.

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ISBN:

9781592578238
1592578233

Edition:

Second edition

Description:

xii, 319 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm

Target Audience Note:

Young Adult Follett Library Resources

Other Title:

Idiot's guide to drawing manga
Drawing manga

Notes:

"Essential techniques for designing characters and telling tales"--Cover
Includes bibliographical references (pages 318-319)

Contents:

Pt. 1. Manga basics. Meet manga!
Beginning body building
Man alive : some basic male body shapes
Sugar and spice and everything nice : some basic female body shapes
Bodies in motion
Talk to the hand
Pt. 2. Making faces. Not just another pretty face
The eyes have it
Face off
Hair today
Express yourself
Pt. 3. Character types. Stars of the show
Support staff
Rough and tumble
Heavies
Weird and wild
Pt. 4. Manga nuts and bolts. Put it into perspective
All the angles
Need for speed
Light up your life
Words and pictures
Pt. 5. Round out your world. Make it a mech
Draw arms!
Manga's driving force
World piece : backgrounds and environments
Appendixes. A. Recommended reading
Online resources

Control Number:

1886858

Other Authors:

Hutchinson, David
Hutchison, David, 1974-

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