This book focuses on both the cartoon-like critters and funny mascots that populate the shoujo (girls') style of manga and the more gritty and Gothic animals that inhabit the shounen (boys') style of manga. The book is organised in three sections: Part 1 investigates just what manga style is and includes chapters on the basic structure and anatomy of manga-style heads, faces and bodies; cute monsters and mascot creatures common to manga and anime; and mastering more advanced manga techniques. Part 2 looks at Japanese manga creatures, both real and mythological. Each animal profiled will include a more realistic manga style drawing of the animal as well as a more cartoon-like version of the animal. Part 3 is comprised of step-by-step demonstrations that take an initial drawing from start to finish.

About the Author
J.C. Amberlyn is an award-winning artist, animator, graphic novelist, photographer and naturalist. She is the author of the bestselling Drawing Wildlife 9780823023790.


Book Information
ISBN 9780823095339
Author J Amberlyn
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint Watson-Guptill Publications Inc.,U.S.
Publisher Watson-Guptill Publications
Weight(grams) 614g
Dimensions(mm) 247mm * 217mm * 14mm