{"product_id":"how-to-draw-manga-characters-a-beginners-guide-9781580934534","title":"How to Draw Manga Characters: A Beginner's Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEstablished how-to-draw author and artist J.C. Amberlyn's guide to drawing adorable Japanese-style characters and their chibi sidekicks in all the popular manga genres - shojo; shounen; magical girls; fantasy; mecha; school life; and horror.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring your imagination to life. In her second manga book, best-selling author J.C. Amberlyn focuses on favorite manga archetype characters, with a fun and lively how-to-draw book aimed at beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery genre of manga has its typical characters - plucky hero and heroine; school boys and girls; funny friend\/sidekick; serious warrior; young innocent; bishounen; genki girls; chibis; chibi animals; cat girls\/cat boys; magical girls; adorable animals; strong\/scary animals; gothic characters; fantasy characters - and they are all here along with the step-by-step drawing instructions needed to give even beginners the direction they need to create the favorite characters they can't get enough of. A final chapter on backgrounds, scenery, and the environment will further give readers the information they need to pull everything together and create their own manga characters and the worlds they live in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes 23 step-by-step demonstrations and exercises. J.C. Amberlyn takes you through everything you need to know to create your favorite manga characters from Japanese comics or design your own. Includes in-depth instruction on character types, drawing the head and face, expressions, bodies and gestures, settings, scenes and samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e J. C. Amberlyn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Monacelli Studio\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/17\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.3lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 8.60w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781580934534\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout The Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ.C. Amberlyn\u003c\/b\u003e is an artist, book author, photographer, and animator. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eDrawing Wildlife\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eDrawing Manga Animals\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChibis, and Other Adorable Creatures\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eThe Artist's Guide to Drawing Animals: How to Draw Cats, Dogs, and Other Favorite Pets\u003c\/i\u003e. J.C. loves art, animation, animals, and adventure in the great outdoors. She seeks to create visual and written works of art that strike a chord with her audience, whether they celebrate the life that shares the planet with us or the rich inner workings of the human mind and experience. With her books, she shares techniques for creating epic stories, engaging characters, and appealing art for readers of all skill levels. Her work has received recognition and a number of awards and has been published in various media. She lives in Arizona.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"J. C. Amberlyn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43177613721663,"sku":"9781580934534","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/0710\/5855\/files\/9781580934534.jpg?v=1777393821","url":"https:\/\/casitamanga.com\/products\/how-to-draw-manga-characters-a-beginners-guide-9781580934534","provider":"Casita Manga","version":"1.0","type":"link"}