{"product_id":"draw-manga-10-step-by-step-projects-9781784946371","title":"Draw Manga: 10 Step-By-Step Projects","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eDraw Manga\u003c\/i\u003e is the complete guide to creating your own manga characters.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManga Japanese graphic novels and comic strip art based on line drawings of characters noted for their highly stylised facial features are among today's most popular forms of comic illustration. This book is for anyone interested in drawing manga, from beginners who want to learn the basics of drawing figures and poses to more experienced artists keen to discover the essential techniques and details that make manga art so distinct.\u003cbr\u003eEach project in the book covers an element of drawing manga, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProportions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpressions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction poses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis bite-size approach allows the reader to build up their skills and confidence before creating more ambitious drawings. The book finishes with composition ideas and how to add backgrounds, giving the reader all the tools they need to build their own manga stories.\u003cbr\u003eIn contrast to the majority of manga books, Draw Manga features fully illustrated step-by-step instructions for every stage of the project, so even the most novice reader will know precisely when and where each line or detail should be added.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere is also a wealth of tips and advice to help avoid common pitfalls and difficulties based on the author's years of experience tutoring manga workshops.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James Keroko\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e GMC Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/16\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.3lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.70h x 8.30w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781784946371\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout The Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeroko James\u003c\/b\u003e is a Japanese illustrator, graphic designer and manga tutor based in north London. Since 2017 she has run Froggy Manga, providing manga drawing classes for children. She has also worked with local authorities to deliver manga workshops in local libraries and youth groups and gives workshops as a part of children's parties.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe grew up loving manga and anime culture in the 1970s and 80s in Japan, which eventually led to her earning a BA in Fine Art. In 2008 she moved across the world to the UK, exhibiting at Hyper Japan and Comic Con. She also ran Manga Social Night, a monthly gathering of manga and anime fans, for seven years. Keroko loves to draw and enjoys promoting Japanese culture to anyone who is interested.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"James Keroko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42888303378495,"sku":"9781784946371","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/0710\/5855\/files\/9781784946371.jpg?v=1770409583","url":"https:\/\/casitamanga.com\/products\/draw-manga-10-step-by-step-projects-9781784946371","provider":"Casita Manga","version":"1.0","type":"link"}