Product Description

Graphic-sha Publishing, the first to release manga manuals, proudly announces a new pocket-sized series, How to Draw Manga: Ultimate Manga Lessons. A unique project featuring 100% fresh and new content, this series is a must-have for those seeking to create authentic manga. Once you start reading, you won't want to stop!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #455339 in Books
• Published on: 2006-05-19
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9784766115574
• Condition: USED - VERY GOOD
• Notes:
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Customer Reviews

Love it!
I really love this book! It has some shots of running and walking from front and back view. Which I find hard to find in the other 50 books I own. Also, it has different perspective views of the characters. I really recomend this book, it has great details on giving your characters life. It has only a slight bit of nude scenes like some of the girls have underwear, but no tops. It didn't bother me at all. Other than that, it's a must buy!

Great reference book
I wasn't exactly sure what this volume was about when I first purchased it, since the Amazon subtitle is just "Volume 4." The actual subtitle for this volume is "Making the Characters Come Alive."

Objectives of this volume:
"Motion breathes life into a character. Whether it's a dynamic action or a realistic movement or gesture, learn the techniques to imbue your characters with motion."

So, basically, get this book if you have trouble with stiff-looking illustrations. I'm going to list the contents so that you can get a better idea of what's in this book.

Contents:

Prologue
Objectives of This Volume

Chapter 1:
Drawing Characters in Motion
1: The Basics of a Figure in Motion
Drawing a Stick Figure
Basic Proportioning
Male vs. Female Figures
Building up a Manikin from a Stick Figure
What is a Manikin?
How the Head, Neck, and Torso Attach
How the Arms Attach
How the Legs Attach
Steps in Drawing a Dressed Full Figure
2: The Basics in Motion
Walking
Running
Effect Lines Used to Dramatize Running
Twisting
Steps in Drawing Torsion in a Figure
3: Assorted Actions
Kicking
Throwing
Wrap-up

Chapter 2:
Drawing Everyday Activities
1: What Is Meant by a Pose with Movement?
Schoolteacher
Student
2: Drawing Mirror Reflections
Policewoman
Nurse
Maid
Wiping a High Surface
Miko
Secretary
Businessman
Kitty Cat Girl
Ninja
Wrap-up

Chapter 3:
Learning from the Original Manga Draft
Lead Character Entrances
Reflections and Feelings
Extracurricular Class: At the Riverside
Fight: Victory
The Pitch: A Moment in Time



In conclusion, it covers a lot of topics and it is REALLY useful. Definitely recommended!

Best of How To Draw Manga series!
Very helpfull book, good for begginers,and good for the one that now how to draw but no in the perfect proportions.

Note:If you can read How to Draw Manga In Your Unique Style first, will help alot