You Will be Able to Draw Manga by the End of this Book

Description

The perfect book for any budding manga artist! Learn to draw manga from scratch, and get a crash course in creating your own characters, worlds and stories with the help of this guided sketchbook. Get started with easy step-by-step instructions for drawing manga facial features and bodies. Next, put your new-found drawing skills into practice, with guidance on developing a scene and planning your storyline. There's plenty of open space in each section to fill with your sketches, along with advice on the best materials to use, and expert tips on perfecting your technique throughout. In no time at all, you will gain the skills and confidence needed to start creating your very own manga.

Laura Watton has been creating her own manga for many years, and her stories have been published by Tokyopop and Sweatdrop Studios. She has contributed to several how-to books (including The Shoujo Manga Fashion Drawing Book and How to Draw Manga Made Easy) and writes a regular "Manga School" feature in Neo magazine. Making indie art and comic books, Laura also publishes BiomechaComic.com, one of the UK's earliest forays into Japanese-inspired indie comics, and runs PinkAppleJam.com. She lives in the UK.