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Manga Mania Shoujo: How to Draw the Charming and Romantic Characters of Japanese Comics Paperback – May 1, 2004

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Shoujo manga is one of the most popular styles of Japanese animation, featuring the most recognizable characters in manga-seen everywhere in comics, books, toys, television, film, and video. Since shoujo is based on stories that focus on peer pressure, romance, and friendship, it initially appealed to young females, but today more and more boys are attracted to this genre, which inevitably includes young male heroes.

Best-selling author Christopher Hart once again reveals the secrets and techniques that go into building all the basics of the shoujo style-the big eyes, the miniscule noses, and the cute or angst-ridden expressions. Teen body language is explored. In addition, artists learn to draw teen clothing styles and also different character types, from school kids and cuddly creatures and cute pets to heartthrobs.

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Watson-Guptill
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May 1, 2004
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8.75 x 0.5 x 11 inches
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0823029735
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978-0823029730
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CHRISTOPHER HART is the world's bestselling author of drawing and cartooning books. His books have sold more than 6 million copies and have been translated into 20 languages. Renowned for up-to-the-minute content and easy-to-follow steps, all of Hart's books have become staples for a new generation of aspiring artists and professionals, and they have been selected by the American Library Association for special notice.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Watson-Guptill (May 1, 2004)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0823029735
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0823029730
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.22 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 0.5 x 11 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,446,208 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #280 in How to Create Manga
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Christopher Hart is the world’s best-selling author of How-To-Draw books. Readers have gobbled up over 8 million copies of his titles, and his work has been translated into more than 20 languages. Chris has had the rare distinction of having the top 1, 2 & 3 art books in the country, simultaneously, as reported by Nielsen BookScan. He has had over 100 books published.

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Elizabeth

Great book! Excellent price! Will buy from again!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 11, 2015

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Manga Mania Shoujo by Christopher Hart has a lot of great tips and tricks for beginner artists as well as more advanced artists. My only complaint is that he doesn't go into more detail into certain things. (I would like to know more about the shoujo style of clothing, the fabrics, and how movement would wrinkle them. Another thing I have trouble with is the Photoshop coloring and special effects- admittedly I'm a newbie to the program.
He gives very little to no detail about how to do that sort of thing, so it's a bit of a let down.)

On a more positive note, I got this book from the seller for a steal of a price and the shipping was quick! I will probably be buying more books from them soon! <3

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Excellent Book for Learning this Art Form

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 18, 2008

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We bought this book for our 9 year old daughter a year ago and she attacked it studiously. It was an *excellent* instructional manual for her. I was amazed at the improvement in her art almost immediately.

One year later, her artwork is really fantastic and she does wonderful art in the Shoujo style. She has a thorough grasp of things like perspective, shading, and motion, all of which she learned through the instruction in this particular book.

This book would be a great place to start for anyone [high school reading level and up] who wants to learn this lovely style of art. It is very thorough and complete and produces *real* results very quickly.

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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 9, 2005

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I recently purchased this book, and have been quite pleased with it! As Chrisopher Hart says in his dedication, he hopes we will be inspired to create - I am! I can understand what "Cheese" is refering to when he says that the "pictures look like they've been drawn by a 13-year-old" but not all of them do. Yes, okay, Christopher Hart's PERSONALLY done pictures do look that way. Yes. But the rest are manigique, and any 13-year-old who could draw like the other 10 or so artists has got to be Hermione Granger brilliant! 5 stars. A definate addition to your collection.

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How to draw

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 16, 2011

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If your an anime manga nut and want to learn how to draw your favorites whether its action or romance this is the book for you. I never had a good hand when it came to drawing hands or eyes. This book helped me millions not only can I draw hands and eyes better my shading and coloring skills have improved too. Hopefully it'll help you.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 8, 2013

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My niece who I got it for adored it for christmas and is drawing up new scenarios for her manga which I'm happy to have inspired to do and it came way before its deadline so I could nicely place it under the tree.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 12, 2007

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I book this book as a set with another one thinking i would use it. But after going threw it a few times haven't used it or cracked it open since. It's just about glamorizing you drawings up. Not very informative.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 16, 2011

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haha this book is terrible i only bought it because it was so cheap. No wonder it was this book doesnt teach much. it has alot of random colored in pages thrown in. the Art isnt even that great compared to Chris Hart's magical girl book. If your shopping for a how to draw book dont buy this one unless your like me and bought it just because.

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