Manga for Dummies - Paperback

by Kensuke Okabayashi (Author)

Get started with the powerful visual language and storytelling medium that is manga

Manga is a unique style of drawing. It's also a great way to make topics like history and politics appealing to a wide audience. Manga For Dummies teaches you the basics of drawing in the manga style. This step-by-step guide shows you how to apply the basic rules of manga figure drawing, whether you're a complete beginner or a professional artist. You'll learn how to create manga characters, from rough sketch through final rendering. Simple drawing exercises help you build and develop your skills. Plus, you can add interest and depth to your drawings with ideas and techniques from a manga pro. This book also covers how to create scripts and storyboards, so you can tell a great manga story from start to finish.

• Gather the tools you'll need--including the latest digital illustration tools
• Learn what makes manga drawing different from other illustration styles
• Create compelling characters, storylines, and visual settings
• Share your creations and be a part of the manga community on social media

If you're a fan of manga and other graphic arts and would like to start drawing your own characters and stories, this is the Dummies guide for you. Designers, artists, and writers of all skill levels are welcome!

Back Jacket

Get a taste of manga drawing

Manga is a distinctive way to draw comics and graphic novels. Japanese in origin, this artistic medium provides an accessible way to tell any story and teach any topic. Manga For Dummies shows you how to make your imagination come to life by creating manga characters, storyboarding comics, and adding dimension to your drawings. Learn to draw manga heroes, villains, mecha, and shojo characters, complete with their accessories -- and much more. Create any world you can imagine thanks to the easy instructions in this book.

Inside...

• A brief history of manga
• Gathering your materials
• What makes manga different
• Drawing facial expressions
• Getting to know your major protagonists
• Giving your drawing dimension
• Basic manga story writing
• Sharing your work online

Author Biography

Kensuke Okabayashi is a professional freelance illustrator and comic book artist. Kensuke received his formal training at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, where he earned his BFA in illustration. His is the author of Figure Drawing For Dummies and The Five Dysfunctions of a Team (Manga Edition).