About the book
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!
Editions of Manga For Dummies
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781394281114
- EBook
- ISBN 9781394281138
- EBook
- ISBN 9781394281121
Read an Excerpt
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!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manga For Dummies about?
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!
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Manga For Dummies?
Graphic novels, Comic books, Manga, Cartoons > Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: styles / traditions > Manga and other East Asian style / tradition comic books (Manhwa, Manhua, International Manga, etc)
Where can I read a sample of Manga For Dummies?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781394281114
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Manga For Dummies?
Kensuke Okabayashi
Who is the Publisher of the book Manga For Dummies?
Wiley
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Manga For Dummies is available as paperback(ISBN 9781394281114) and ebook(ISBN 9781394281138) and ebook(ISBN 9781394281121)
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