How to Draw Manga: Basics and Beyond!

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You want to draw manga, and Manga University will show you how. You'll get VERY good at this. After all, we've been teaching people just like you for over 20 years. "How to Draw Manga: Basics and Beyond!" is the latest in Manga University's lineup of best-selling instructional books. The book features more than 1,000 illustrations drawn by Japanese manga artists whose work has appeared in leading publications, including Shonen Sunday and Young Jump. You will learn how to draw like a professional because your teachers are professionals. We've divided the book into four easy-to-follow chapters that will have you drawing original characters from head to toe in no time at all: Heads First! We begin at the top, with a chapter on how to draw heads. After all, heads are the first thing most people notice, in both art and out in the real world. And in art, just like in the real world, you want to make sure your characters make a vivid first impression ... whether they're completely human, or totally out-of-this-world. Let's Make Faces! The expression the eyes are the window to the soul is particularly true when it comes to manga. You can tell a lot about a character's personality by peering into their eyes. In this chapter, we explain the basics of drawing eyes. But we don't stop there. We also cover noses, mouths, ears, and hair. All About Bodies! Once we've covered faces, we move on to teaching you how to draw bodies. We go over the differences between male and female body proportions, count heads to determine the heights of our characters, and learn how to draw hands, arms, feet, and legs. Strike a Pose! Our book's final chapter is all about making a physical statement. We show characters standing tall, sitting down, throwing punches, giving hugs, and more. Because even beautifully drawn characters look boring if they're frozen stiff. The book also includes a section on manga tools. Plus, you'll get to know the artists who contributed to the book through exclusive interviews in which they talk about their favorite manga and anime series, hobbies, how they work, and more! How to Draw Manga - Basics and Beyond! Introduction About the Artists Basic Drawing Tools Before You Begin Chapter 1 - Heads First! Front Profile Three-Quarter Profile Full Profile Three-Quarter Back Profile Back View High-Angle View Low-Angle View Head Shapes and Sizes Babies and Children Teenagers Adults Senior Citizens Age Differences, Side by Side Chapter 2 - Let's Make Faces! Part 1: How to Draw Eyes Basic Eye Shapes Eyes from Various Angles The Iris and Eyelashes Closed Eyes Eyebrows Make a Statement Part 2: How to Draw Noses Noses from Various Angles Nose Shapes and Sizes Part 3: How to Draw Mouths Drawing Open Mouths Mouths in Full Profile Manga Moods Part 4: How to Draw Ears Ears from Different Angles Sample Ears Part 5: How to Draw Hair Hair Color and Type Hair Symmetry Hair Bangs Hair Behind the Head Medium-Length and Long Hair Tied Hair Braided Hair Shaved and Bald Heads Fantasy Hairstyles Accessories and More Hairstyle and Personality Facial Hair The Effects of Wind on Hair Chapter 3 - All About Bodies! Part 1: Gender and Size The Female Body The Male Body Female and Male Torsos Female Height and Age Female Body Types Male Height and Age Male Body Types Part 2: How to Draw Hands Wrist Movement Hands and Age Hands from Various Angles Open Hands Closed Hands Hands Holding Objects Hands Holding Hands Part 3: How to Draw Arms Arm Muscles Arms in Motion Part 4: How to Draw Feet Feet From Various Angles Adult and Children's Feet Feet in Motion Part 5: How to Draw Legs Leg Muscles Female Legs Male Legs Legs in Motion Other Types of Legs Every Body is Beautiful! Chapter 4 - Strike a Pose! Standing Up Sitting Down Turning Around Movement and Action Two-Person Poses Artist Interview Ryo Katagiri Hiroyuki Sengoku Yukio Onishi Credits and Acknowledgments