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Step-By-Step Manga Workbook

Step-By-Step Manga Workbook

By Gecko Keck
Paperback
$14.95
$14.95
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The must-have workbook companion to the mega-selling Step-by-Step Manga, by celebrated manga artist Gecko Keck.

This practical workbook with drawing prompts, practical manga tips and space to draw can be used alongside Step-by-Step Manga, or as a standalone drawing guide, and is the perfect tool for beginners.

  • All the key drawing elements are covered: Gecko Keck explains the techniques required to bring manga characters to life on the page, from an exploration of the essential tools and materials to creating outlines and hatching, sketching key facial features, capturing movement and perspective. Keck reveals his own secrets for conveying emotion, as well as adding depth to characters through hairstyles and fashion choices - right through to mystical or fantastical details such as animal ears - and even tails!
  • Space to draw and practise throughout: Provided throughout are a variety of drawing prompts to get you started. This includes some partial images for you to complete or add further detail to so that you can practice specific elements such as hair or clothing; some simple faint outlines for you to build on; and some completely blank spaces for you to experiment with.
  • Take it further: Discover how to create a world around your characters using considered color choices and graphic effects. Then put all your skills into practice to plan out a graphic novel of your own!


Author: Gecko Keck
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Search Press
Published: 03/25/2025
Pages: 64
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 10.80h x 8.10w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9781800922389

About The Author
Gecko Keck (real name: Gerhard Wörner) is a German artist, designer and author. After graduating from high school, Keck worked as a freelance illustrator and caricaturist for various newspapers, then as a graphic designer, illustrator and comic artist. During this time he developed his own magazine concepts and took part in various exhibitions in the Stuttgart area. In 1993 he took the leap into self-employment and started working as a freelance artist and designer.
In 1996, Keck began designing Kinder Surprise egg toys for the Italian confectionery manufacturer FERRERO, making a total of over 5,000 drawings and 300 models. In the same year, he opened his own art gallery, featuring with paintings and sculptures; and in 2005, he founded the Kieselsteiner publishing company.

Gecko Keck has published around 90 books since 2007, including bestsellers that have been published worldwide for children and adults. He has now created more than 25,000 drawings, paintings and figures.
Keck is married, and the couple has two daughters. He spends a large part of his time on the Tuscan archipelago island of Elba.
Find Gecko Keck on Facebook and Instagram @geckomanga
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