Learn to draw manga with this fantastic value, monster-sized practical sourcebook of hundreds of step-by-step manga drawings. The popularity of manga comics and graphic novels continues to grow in the UK, inspiring considerable interest in learning how to draw in this exciting style. "The Monster Book of Manga" is divided into sections focusing on the most popular manga figures and themes - girls, boys, monsters, samurai, fantasy and science fiction. Each figure is broken down into six stages, accompanied by step-by-step instructions, taking the reader from an initial black and white sketch to the final colour artwork. Throughout there are many practical suggestions, hints and tips. In addition, there are useful sections on anatomy, lighting and the digital studio.

2008-05-27 Brilliant For Ideas

A lot of people discuss the fact that the book only looks at a certain character type once, however I think that this book is brilliant for poses and great for the stereotypical characters of manga. The book is sorted into step-by-step guide: starting with a basic line drawing using shapes then going on to filling out the arms and legs, an underwear pose and finishing with lineart then photoshopped showing you where the light source is coming from. I have a lot of books on drawing manga and I feel that this is the best for helping people to understand the steps and allowing you to make your own characters. The book is sorted into Girls, monsters, fantasy, music (such as Jrock, Jpop and other styles) and Japanese (samurai, ninja, geisha, princess etc.) The book can be used by both beginners and more improved manga artists, however if you are a beginner I would suggest getting a book on facial features as well.