Manga For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies))
by Kensuke Okabayashi
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Author: Kensuke OkabayashiEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); German (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-02-05
ISBN: 0470080256
Number of pages: 432
Publisher: For Dummies
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Book Review: The reason why you buy a "dummies" book
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this because I was a dummy with regards to drawing in general, and for some reason got a "wild hair" to try and draw manga. After looking at other how-to books, this seemed the most basic and I have learned to trust the dummies series.
In no time flat I was drawing faces and having fun. I spent my free time over the next few weeks going through the book advancing through the techniques. What I found is that nothing is impossible and I was able to draw Manga characters.
The author does a very good job at starting at ground zero, and giving very basic steps that you can replicate to produce decent results. He covers a wide array of topics that give you the tools you need.
Start with a head, then do eyes, nose, mouth, ears, and hair. Step by step you work through each of these either doing advanced drawing with a lot of detail or more cartoony features with less detail. After the head is done he moves to the body - first basic layout, then more detail to create a full body, and then add clothes. All of this in a patient step-by-step manner that makes it achievable - for a dummy like me!
Finally when you are able to draw a character, you have a lot more to consider: what other characters are there? How big is he compared to others? how do i draw landscapes, cities, or space ships? The author walks through these types of topics and more to give you a basic understanding of what you need to do if you want to draw a manga page.
In addition to all this, he covers the basics of drawing, for instance, what tools do you need to draw (a pencil and piece of paper), or ink, or draw a full manga page, or publish a full manga magazine.
Summary of Manga For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies))
If you love Manga, you'll eat Manga For Dummies, right up. This step-by-step guide shows you how to create all of your favorite Manga characters from rough sketch through final full-color renderings.? You'll build your skills as you draw animals, mythical creatures, superheroes, teenagers, and villains-along with their weapons, cars, and homes. Soon you'll be inventing your own characters and placing them in stylish poses and stirring action scenes. Before you know it you'll be knocking out storyboards and plotlines for you own Manga book. Find out how to:- Gear up for drawing with all the right tools and materials
- Develop the basic skills of Manga figure drawing
- Customize and accessorize your Manga characters
- Design spectacular weapons, gadgets, mechas, and vehicles
- Create 3-D drawings and give characters motion and emotion
- Write an exciting Manga Story
Complete with a stunning, full-color 8 page insert, Manga for Dummies is your real-life guide to the ultimate fantasy world.
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