Manga Mania How to Draw Japanese Comics

by Hart, Christopher

• ISBN13: 9780823030354
• ISBN10: 0823030350
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-04-01
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill

Summary

The only step-by-step guide ever published on drawing this wildly popular style of comic book artperfect for every age! Take a look at the wild popularity of such shows as Pokeacute;mon, Digimon, and Dragonball Z, and you'll see the Manga style of comic-book art in action. There's no doubt about it: Manga is hot. AndManga Maniais the only guide that details, step by step, how young and veteran artists alike can draw fantasy robots, diabolical monsters, mythical animals, and the other exciting characters that are part of this exciting genre. Manga art has many styles: the young Manga style, agrave; la Pokeacute;mon; and the more mature style popular with teens and adults.Manga Maniacovers them both. Big, splashy chapters demonstrate how to draw martial arts, special effects, and much, much more. Since the Manga style stresses character rather than anatomy, Manga comics are easier to draw. So a beginning comic-book artist can easily learn the tricks of the trade. Chris Hart, known for his very clear step-by-step illustrations and accompanying text, details how anyone can become a real Manga artist without having to reinvent the art of drawing. First instructional guide on this wildly popular form of comic-book art, which has a fiercely loyal fan base Author has an impressive track record: sales now exceed 750,000 copies Includes artwork from some of the top-rated Manga artists in the field Highly popular topic with enormous appeal for beginners

Author Biography

Christopher Hart's name has become synonymous with how-to-draw books. He attended the Disney animation program at the California Institute of the Arts and earned a B.A. from New York University's film school. Hart writes regularly for Cartoonist Profiles, is a former staff artist of the world-famous Blondie comic strip, and has been a regular contributor to MAD Magazine. He lives in Connecticut with his wife and two daughters.