Cover of The Monster Book of Manga: Fairies and Magical Creatures: Draw Like the Experts

The Monster Book of Manga: Fairies and Magical Creatures: Draw Like the Experts

The popularity of manga—Japanese cartooning—continues to grow, inspiring interest in learning how to draw this exciting style of comics.

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From comic illustration Ikari Studio comes the ultimate guide on how to draw manga. The Monster Book of Manga: Fairies and Magical Creaturesfocuses on these figures of wonder. Each illustration is broken down into six stages of creation and is accompanied by step-by-step instructions, taking the artist from an initial black-and-white sketch to final color piece. Each drawing is also accompanied by practical suggestions, hints, and tips.

This monster-size manual is the must-have book for anyone interested in learning how to draw manga, appealing to beginning and advanced artists alike.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 384 pages

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