When you think of Manga, monsters and robots spring quickly to mind. Best-selling author Keith Sparrow presents hundreds of idea for creative kaiju and exciting mecha; and shows you how to draw each one through simple step-by-step instructions. Learn how to morph everyday animals into terrifying beasts and mutant horrors, and how to bring the supernatural to horrifying life... before bringing forth the gleaming metal of mecha heroes to do battle with the beasts.Containing everything you need to get started, this action-packed guide will quickly have you drawing robots to save humanity - or crushing it beneath your monster's mighty feet!

"First published by Axis Publishing Limited in 2006"--Colophon.

It's the most mammoth book of manga drawing EVER! If there's one key to drawing manga, it's GO BIG--starting with this humongous book of step-by-step instruction and inspiration. Compiled from nearly 10 years of best-selling books by David Okum, these pages are teeming with the most popular characters--ninjas, wizards, cyberpunk kids, space pirates, evil queens, mindless goons and more--all broken down into easy-to-follow steps, from pencil sketch to full-color renderings. Throughout, you'll find expert advice on rendering dynamic poses, expressions, weapons, clothing, cool modes of transportation and more. Hero or villain, chibi or giant, mecha or mega-cute...you'll learn how to draw them all manga-style. Simply add your one-of-a-kind twist, and POW! There's no stopping you! 150 step-by-step demos make it easy to learn by doing! • 30+ memorable superheroes and the villains that make their lives difficult • 30+ terrific monsters--killer robots, zombies, mutant cyborgs, vampires and the like • 30+ varieties of fantasy characters, including goblins, elves, witches and skeleton warriors • Sidekicks, thugs and other supporting characters to round out your cast • PLUS a whole chapter of wicked-cool martial arts moves for action-filled fight scenes! Join the LEGIONS of budding artists who have learned to draw with David Okum!

Your complete course to drawing figures in the manga style.Bring character, expression and motion to your figures and fill them with the energy and life that is core to the exciting manga style. Covering faces, expression and lighting, as well as anatomy and proportion, professional manga artist Samantha Gorel leads you through the techniques that will bring your characters bursting into life.

The popularity of manga continues to row, inspiring interest in learning how to draw in this exciting style of comics. Estudio Joso creates the ultimate guide to illustration—384 pages of manga instruction. The Monster Book of Manga is divided into sections focusing on the most figures and themes—Girls, Boys, Samurais, Monsters, and more. Each illustration is broken down into six stages accompanied by step-by-step instructions, taking the artist from initial back-and-white sketches to the final color piece. They are all accompanied by practical suggestions, hints, and tips.

Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing shonen manga characters, such as fighter girls, samurai, and flying ninjas; and offer tips on perspective, balance, and other techniques.

Offers step-by-step illustrations teaching techniques for drawing a selection of male manga characters displaying a variety of poses and expressions.

Describes how to use Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop elements along with line drawings provided on the accompanying CD-ROM to create manga art digitally.

Japanese manga art has taken the world by storm. Master-manga artist Ben Krefta guides you through the essential features of this high-energy cartoon style, from drawing the characters' large sparkling eyes to creating dynamic action scenes. This book will help you: - Choose your materials - Construct proportions and poses - Create facial features and signature expressions - Design clothing, accessories and weapons - Use photoshop to enhance your artwork - Set up a story board - And more! With over 15 step-by-step drawing projects, tons of advice and full-color artwork to inspire you, The Art of Drawing Manga is perfect for anyone wanting to get started in this exciting and imaginative art form.

Copyright date: 2007. Originally published: 2008.