Author: R a Paterson Publisher: Kung Fu Action Theatre ISBN: 9780986839276 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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Are you a comic artist who wants to write, but doesn't know how? Are you a writer who wants to write stories like the ones in your favorite manga? Are you an experienced storyteller looking to up your game by trying something new? Write! Shonen Manga is the guide you need to understanding how the Japanese bring their stories to life and created a global manga revolution. Whether you're a complete beginner, or a master of words, this book will help you understand and break down why your favorite manga work the way they do, and how you can do the same. Utilizing the IDEA story system, this book will help you easily put together stories in ways you didn't know were possible, bring your characters and settings to life, and write the stories that will touch your audience. Naruto has sold over 220 million copies in 35 countries worldwide. Dragonball is a $5 Billion-dollar global franchise. One Piece has sold more than 430 million copies globally, and is the best-selling manga in history. And, this book takes apart the story formulas that their creators used to build their manga and anime empires so you can make your stories even better and reach your own global audience. Along the way, you'll also learn why the Japanese approach to storytelling is so different from the American one, and how this difference in perspective makes the stories what they are. Also, you'll learn to how take control of your story's central themes, characters, plot and setting, and how to combine them to create fresh takes on old stories- and make new stories that are as unique as you are. So, what are you waiting for? Hoist your flag and set sail on your own manga creator voyage with Write! Shonen Manga as your guide. You never know where your imagination and skills will carry you, and what friends and adventures await! You only need to take that first step into a new world. Let's do it together!
Author: Mark Crilley Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1440340935 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 129
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Master the skills to create your very own manga! Expert manga artist Mark Crilley guides you to another level with this powered-up drawing book. Complete your Crilley collection with this third installation, which elevates the instruction to focus on drawing methods to help you create distinctive and detailed professional-level manga art. Through 40 in-depth step-by-step demonstrations not covered in other Mastering Manga books, Mark reveals his secrets for adding color, how to draw manga-style animals, ways to use photo reference, his preferred art supplies and how to fix character inconsistencies. The book is broken down into three sections: • Characters and Styles. Learn how to draw characters in every manga style--elegant Shojo, angular Dark Fantasy, action-packed Shonen and cute cartoon. Includes non-human characters like animal familiars (realistic or chibi) and aliens. Break-out lessons focus on anatomy, hairstyles and all genres of clothing, from classic anime uniforms to fantasy costuming. • Poses and Action. Make your characters bold, memorable and full of vitality. Get the most out of your poses by learning how to create natural, standing and dynamic running poses, plus sword fights, romantic Shojo interactions and stances for animals, manga monsters, chibi cuties and mech a robots. Advanced lessons include how to convey a sense of motion, tips on body language and how to effectively using foreshortening. • Finishing Touches. Elevate your art with Mark's professional instruction on completing your comic. These final lessons include page layouts, logo design, how to place a character in a setting, correctly using dialogue and speech bubbles, advanced costume design (fantasy armor, wings, and more) and how to create attention-grabbing cover art. "Manga is all about fresh concepts and fascinating characters. You've got ideas. You've invented new characters. There's a whole world waiting to see what you've come up with!" --Mark Crilley
Author: Publisher: Digital Manga Publishing ISBN: 9781569709702 Category : Cartooning Languages : en Pages : 0
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A guide to creating shoujo manga stories, including information on the basics of storytelling, and practical advice for inventing narratives just like the professionals. Presented in graphic format.
Author: Audrey Chase Publisher: Northwest Press ISBN: 1943890390 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 221
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So what is evil? What makes a person a “villain?” Is it intent to harm…or is it something deeper than that? Each one of the thirteen authors in this amazing collection has taken a completely different approach to answering this question. They have gone above and beyond expressing the idea of evil and supervillainy. They get to the bottom of why villains are the way they are, and what they hope to gain from it. These are dangerous women wielding Absolute Power… and they’ll be glad to let you know exactly why you should fear them.
Author: Elaine Tipping Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1507216513 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 192
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"Learn to draw in manga style and set up your own stories. Includes six fully illustrated stories by two manga artists, with hundreds of blank panels for designing your original manga."--
Author: Mark Crilley Publisher: Dark Horse Comics ISBN: 162115176X Category : Comics & Graphic Novels Languages : en Pages : 99
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Brody hoped it was just a hallucination. But no, the teenaged ghostly girl who'd come face to face with him in the middle of a busy city street was all too real. And now she was back, telling him she needed his help in hunting down a dangerous killer, and that he must undergo training from the spirit of a centuries-old samurai to unlock his hidden supernatural powers. Thirteen-time Eisner nominee Mark Crilley joins Dark Horse to launch his most original and action-packed saga to date in Brody's Ghost, the first in a six-volume limited series. * Paramount Pictures and Brad Pitt's Plan B have acquired Miki Falls, a four-volume manga series created by Mark Crilley. * Crilley is best known for his Akiko young-adult novels and comic books. From the creator of the Eisner-nominated Akiko!
Author: Glenn Kardy Publisher: Manga University ISBN: 4921205027 Category : Comics & Graphic Novels Languages : en Pages : 97
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Presents an introduction to eighty of the most commonly used Japanese kanji characters, with English translation and a pronunciation guide, in a text with a comic book format.
Author: Jason Brubaker Publisher: ISBN: 9781734879902 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Become the Artist of Your Dreams! Cognitive Drawing: Learn the Male Figure was created for the purpose of helping new and experienced artists overcome a difficult task: learn how to draw anything quickly, and from memory! Developed with scientifically proven techniques, this book will help you permanently memorize the entire male anatomy and so much more. Cognitive Drawing is great for homeschooling, drawing groups, and personal education alike. See why families are calling it "The best way to learn to draw!"
Author: James Peacher Publisher: ISBN: 9781783615926 Category : Caricatures and cartoons Languages : en Pages : 0
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Manga styles have swept the internet, with comics, videos and imports flooding across Europe and America, inspiring a new generation of artists. This book shows you how to train your hand and eye, with a series of features that will guide the beginner and intermediate artist.
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