About the Book

From cute chibi characters to fearsome mecha, this book will teach readers of all abilities how to create authentic manga figures.

As popular as when it first appeared in the 1950s, manga offers adults and children endless opportunities to create dynamic characters, imaginative stories, and fantastical locations. Using step-by-step drawing projects, readers will learn an array of techniques, including:

• The basics of different manga drawing styles
• Creating perspective and foreshortening
• How to draw faces and convey emotion
• Adding movement and poses to your figures

Finally, readers will learn to place their characters within a setting, enabling them to build worlds and bring their creations to life.