How to Draw Manga: Getting Started [Paperback]

Graphic-Sha (Author)

Book Description

Series: How to Draw Manga | Publication Date: October 2, 2001

Introduction to drawing comic art in the Japanese "Manga" Style

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Graphic-Sha Publishing (October 2, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 4921205000
• ISBN-13: 978-4921205003
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #508,809 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good for beginners, good for reference, February 19, 2003

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Mousinator "~Mousinator~" (none) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Draw Manga: Getting Started (Paperback)

This book covers an introduction to the instruments of the trade, perspective, faces, inking, and anatomy, also borders. If you're a beginner, (like me), you may find it useful as an introduction and encouragement. Also, don't avoid the "how many heads tall" section, just because it's boring. Yes, it's boring, but I found it immensely helpful once I broke down and read it.

There are lots of drawings to illustrate what they're talking about, and question and answer pages at the back of most chapters.

My one complaint would be that most of the drawing are of females. It seemed like they didn't have quite enough reference drawings for drawing men. But, all in all, a good book.

If you're interested in drawing manga style stuff, this is a good, basic book to start with.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Quite Literally "Getting Started", September 27, 2003

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"onethatwas" - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Draw Manga: Getting Started (Paperback)

While some may jump to the conclusion that this book will immediately cover the greater mechanics and techniques for drawing in the Manga style, it is actually far from that. Rather, it covers the bare essentials for getting started, such as picking the tools and utensils needed, as well as how to use them, and other details like that. The actual portion dedicated to the drawing is very basic and not in depth enough to assist in full blown drawing.

Still, it is very informative in the areas it does cover, and is helpful for "getting started". Just keep in mind that it isn't the best choice for merely drawing Manga, but rather a helpful guide to show you what is needed to begin drawing Manga.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good way to get started!, December 11, 2002

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deecope (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Draw Manga: Getting Started (Paperback)

This is a really good book for the beginners. A lot of pictures and techniques and tips on how to draw Manga better. It also gives you an idea of how to create comics. All in all I thought it was very informative and helpful. For those who want to learn to draw Manga and are just getting started this is the book for you.