Graphic novel and Manga artwork Books
Sixth & Spring Books Manga Drawing Class: A Guided Sketchbook for
Book SynopsisFor anyone with manga mania, this guided sketchbook will be an endless source of instruction and inspiration. In easy-to-follow lessons interspersed with high-quality pages for hands-on practice, bestselling author Christopher Hart shows how to bring manga's faeries, warriors, villains, sci-fi figures and monsters to life. The pad encourages students to sketch right along with Hart, mastering the skills to draw characters' heads, expressions, bodies, outfits and dynamic action poses.
£11.89
World Book Media Draw Fashionable Manga Girls: An Anime Drawing
Book SynopsisLearn how to draw stylish manga characters with this fun workbook geared toward budding artists. Start out by tracing the sample illustrations, then practice drawing using the provided guidelines. Once you master the basics, you'll be freehanding your own awesome manga girls in no time!
£11.69
Anthology Editions Brian Blomerth's Mycelium Wassonii
Book SynopsisBrian Blomerth first fused his singularly irreverent underground comix style with heavily-researched history in 2019’s Brian Blomerth’s Bicycle Day, a Technicolor retelling of the discovery of LSD. Now, the illustrator and graphic novelist continues his wild and woolly excursions into the history of mind expansion with Mycelium Wassonii, an account of the lives and trips of R. Gordon and Valentina Wasson, the pioneering scientist couple responsible for popularizing the use of psychedelic mushrooms. A globetrotting vision of hallucinatory science and religious mysticism with appearances by Life Magazine, the CIA, and the Buddha, Mycelium Wassonii is a visual history and a love story as only Blomerth’s Isograph pen can render it.Trade Review“Blomerth’s fanciful and colorful illustrations offer a largely joyous overview of the couple’s work together, which Wasson continued to do for decades after Pavlovna’s death in 1958.” -The New Yorker, Nov. 2021“Blomerth’s work here is a visual tour de force and a work of creative nonfiction; in some hand-written endnotes, he acknowledges some mistakes and omissions made for the sake of aesthetics and because “I ran out of faces.” Nevertheless, every page blooms with color and detail. Much of the storytelling is visual, but Blomerth also includes Cyrillic, Spanish, a visualization of the Mazatec tonal language, and an entire language of the mushrooms themselves — which his endnotes indicate, “should you yearn to suffer, you can figure that out.” The thick, matte paper quality evokes the underground comics of the 1960s, to which Blomerth’s work owes some of its line quality. Still, he also represents psychedelic states with a morphing of media, including watercolor and colored pencil scribbles that emerge as characters commune in psychedelic states.” - Hyperallergic, Oct. 2021
£23.75
Vertical, Inc. Colorful Dreams
Book SynopsisArtbook showcasing the work of the illustrator behind the bestselling Monogatari novels.
£18.89
Blizzard Entertainment StarCraft: WarChest - Nature of the Beast:
Book SynopsisFormer Dominion ghost Nova and her partner Reigel have been busy chasing down and destroying the dark legacy of the late Emperor Arcturus Mengsk. But when the trail leads them to a forgotten trove of Mengsk's most dangerous weapons, Nova and Reigel are forced to reconcile their mission with their morals. Don't miss the action in this complete anthology, which collects StarCraft: War Chest comics from seasons six and seven, as well as the season eight short story by award-winning author Alex Acks.
£10.99
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Star Wars: Tribute to Star Wars
Book SynopsisForty-five of Japan’s leading manga artists illustrate Star Wars!Explore the galaxy through the beautiful artwork of 45 outstanding Japanese manga artists and illustrators, including Akira Himekawa, Kamome Shirahama, and Taiyo Matsumoto.Celebrating the universal appeal of these iconic characters and their timeless stories, this collection presents each artist’s unique tribute to the Star Wars universe and is a must-have for fans of Star Wars and manga alike!
£17.99
VIZ Media LLC The Art of Rumiko Takahashi Colors 19782024
Book SynopsisA deluxe art book featuring the original art from renowned manga artist Rumiko Takahashi's most popular series, including Urusei Yatsura, Maison Ikkoku, Ranma , Inuyasha, RIN-NE, and Mao.For over forty-five years, Rumiko Takahashi has thrilled readers with her versatile storytelling in such works as Urusei Yatsura, Maison Ikkoku, Ranma , Inuyasha, RIN-NE, and Mao. This deluxe art book is presented in its original right-to-left format and shows off Takahashi's original drawings in gorgeous detail, highlighting the original colors and typesetting. This book features commentary, anecdotes, and a long-form interview with Takahashi in which she provides readers with insight into her process. Also included are a ribbon bookmark, an exclusive drawing of Lum from Urusei Yatsura showing each phase from sketch to final art, and special sections in which Takahashi picks her favorite panels from her series. This unique look into the mind of a creative master is sure to inspire readers, artists, and fans all over the world.
£40.50
Little, Brown & Company Sword Art Online abec Artworks Wanderers
Book SynopsisThis second collection of gorgeously illustrated artworks highlights events fromvolumes 10 through 15 of the main story. The definitive edition also includesillustrations from volumes 1 through 3 of Sword Art Online: Progressive, as well as artfrom animated productions, games, and conventions. A must-have for SAO fans andabec fans alike!
£21.59
Editions Flammarion Anatomy of Comics: Famous Originals of Narrative
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£19.96
Helvetiq In the End We All Die
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£17.09
Peter Lang AG Graphic Novels Und Comics Im Literaturunterricht
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£45.00
Taschen GmbH 100 Manga Artists. 40th Ed.
Book SynopsisSince the original TASCHEN edition of Manga Design, Japan's comic phenomenon has produced yet more captivating characters and a whole host of hot new talents. This revised edition delivers the lowdown on the latest and the greatest makers and shapers of the manga scene. Through an AZ directory, we discover the superstarsboth human and fictionalof what is now a vast global industry, inspiring advertisers, filmmakers, creative professionals, millions of avid fans, not to mention an entire cosplay lifestyle, in which manga devotees in elaborate costume meet to celebrate the existence of their characters at huge conventions from Los Angeles to Leipzig. From classic maestroslike Osamu Tezuka (creator of Astro Boy) and Katsuhiro Otomo (creator of Akira)to newcomers such as Hajime Isayama, each entry includes biographical and bibliographical information, descriptions of main characters, and, of course, plenty of examples of the artist's finest manga spreads and covers.
£21.25
PIE Books Momentary: The Art of Ilya Kuvshinov
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£18.39
Tuttle Publishing Drawing Cute Manga Chibi: A Beginner's Guide to
Book SynopsisThis guide introduces aspiring manga artists to drawing chibi characters—wide-eyed caricatures beloved for their cartoonish exaggeration.Drawing Cute Manga Chibi walks you through the steps needed to draw these adorable characters, while sidebars offer expert tips, pointers on the pitfalls to avoid, and how to use details to bring your drawings to life.In this book, readers will learn how to imagine and express: Facial expressions Body posture Hairstyles Different ages Poses Bringing your characters into full-color Different character identities—from a punk rocker to a samurai Author and Japanese manga artist Ryusuke Hamamoto (Ryu Moto) is best known for his design and creation of the Petit Eva character—who even makes an appearance in this book! In Drawing Cute Manga Chibi, he shares his personal tips, showing you how to break the "rules" of figure drawing in order to create these bobbleheaded cuties.Artists of all ages and levels will have fun creating original characters or reimagining their friends and family as kawaii chibi drawings.Trade Review"…richly designed books that SHOW you how to refine and perfect your drawings so you actually improve…if you're (or someone you know is) looking to up your game and improve your art, they've made it super easy to assemble a super helpful library." --The Roarbots
£12.74
Tuttle Publishing Learn to Draw Manga Women: A Beginner's Guide
Book SynopsisLearn to create detailed female characters to include in your own comic strip or graphic novel!Professional manga and anime artist Kyachi offers aspiring artists an easy-to-follow approach to drawing manga women. For beginners, it can be intimidating to know where to start when drawing the human form. This book is meant to dispel those fears and wipe away any hesitation, so you can begin with a blank page or empty screen and start populating it with people. Soon your simple forms will take on greater detail and your characters will come to life before you!Kyachi has distilled her specialized knowledge of the skeleton, muscles and physical structures, explaining and analyzing the most difficult aspects of figure drawing and presenting it to you in a clear and simple way.With this all-in-one, how-to guide you'll: Create compelling characters and eye-catching action poses Learn about contrapposto (a specialized art term, meaning that most of the body's weight rests on either the left or right leg, achieving an angular or asymmetrical stance) Master traditional freehand, as well as digital techniques Follow along with the step-by-step progressions, before it's time to try it on your own Consult the cartoon guide who pops up and chimes in when expert tips are needed most A series of detailed lessons shows you how to draw the female form in every possible position. Individual chapters cover standing, sitting, reclining, walking, running and jumping. Essential details are then added—such as realistic creases to clothing and colorizing with brightness, contrast and saturation effects.Lovers of action manga and those hoping to create original, complex female characters will find this book absolutely indispensable!*Recommended for artists 16 & up*
£14.24
Tuttle Publishing Drawing Manga: Tell Exciting Stories with Amazing
Book SynopsisBring your manga to life with awesome action, powerful poses, body basics: IT'S ALL HERE!Learn the essentials of manga drawing from professional Japanese illustrators, and let them show you how to tell better stories with your manga art. Start with anatomy and body structure to create compelling characters in a few simple head-to-toe steps. Then it's time to build your world and tell your story. With this all-in-one guide, your characters, drawing, and storytelling abilities will quickly soar!In this book you'll learn not only the basics, but the insider tips and secrets only the professionals know. You'll also learn to avoid common pitfalls and overcome obstacles that might otherwise lessen the impact of your work and prevent you from becoming a successful artist!Here are just some of the features of this practical handbook: A complete art course in one volume—from anatomy and body structure to facial features and expressions, clothing and accessories, action poses and narrative techniques A guide to world-building and storytelling in the authentic Japanese manga style Two professional Japanese illustrators share their expertise in figure drawing and composition as well as two- and three-dimensional design and perspective Hundreds of dynamic examples and tips show you how to master the details that make a difference and the effects that can elevate your work to another level Over 1,000 color illustrations help to guide you on your path to becoming a better artist! Drawing Manga gives you the tips and tools you need to develop your skills and tell the stories you want to tell effectively— just like the pros!*Recommended for artists 16 & up*
£14.44
Tuttle Publishing Manga & Anime Digital Illustration Guide: A
Book SynopsisThe complete guide to amazing digital illustration techniques!Are you an animator, an illustrator, a designer? Or an artist working in multiple digital fields at once? If so, this is the book for you! Manga & Anime Digital Illustration Guide takes you inside the studios of 12 professional Japanese artists and animators. In this book, you will learn the techniques used by the pros to draw and design characters for a variety of commercial and creative platforms. Follow the step-by-step lessons to learn how to create amazing characters and illustrations, and forge your own pathway in the world of creative careersLearn the pro techniques for a wide variety of modern applications, such as: Smartphone apps, anime films and video games Posters, covers, advertisements and special effects Fan art and fantasy fiction illustrations Illustrated books, manga and graphic novels Pull up a chair for this collection of private tutorials and let the experts show you how they work. Learn the tips and techniques that lead to unforgettable illustrations!
£14.44
Instituto Monsa de Ediciones Manga Master Class Chibi
Book SynopsisFrom their big bright eyes and chubby cheeks to their childlike cuteness and adorable expressions, it's hard not to fall in love with Chibi Mangas. The origin of many of popular chibis are the result of creating a child version of adult characters from well-known anime series such as Sailor Moon, Naruto, Dragon Ball, and One Piece. Filled with super cute characters created by artists from around the world, this is the perfect guidebook to creating your own collection of sweet CHIBI manga.
£11.99
Instituto Monsa de Ediciones Manga Master Class Kodomo
Book SynopsisKodomo is a Japanese word that means kid. However, in Japan it is also used to refer to any tale or illustration made for children, between six and twelve years of age. Thus, kodomo manga literally means comic or tale for kids. Some of the best known kodomo are Doraemon, Tama-gotchi, Digimon, Hamtaro, Hello Kitty, Panda-Z or Pok�mon. In this edition, we present a step-by-step manual, where you can learn how to make different Kodomo-style characters, with detailed explanations.
£12.79
Kitsune Books EL AMOR DE MOBUKO 8
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£11.03
Skira Yokai: The Ancient Prints of Japanese Monsters
Book SynopsisPaolo Linetti has been director of the Museo d'Arte Orientale Mazzocchi Collection since September 2017. He was responsible for the museum activities of the Museo Diocesano di Brescia from 2006 to 2018, organizing exhibitions, events, conferences and concerts. He has contributed to exhibitions and workshops with Cartier, Lucca Comics. In 2019 he curated the exhibition Hokusai, Hiroshige, Utamaro. Masterpieces of Japanese art and he is the author of one of the introductory texts in the catalogue (Skira, 2019).
£30.40
Skira Atelier Picasso
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£18.70
MER Paper Kunsthalle Cylinder 4
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£10.00
Landmark Books Pte.Ltd ,Singapore Midnight Fishermen: Gekiga of the 1970's
Book SynopsisFrom the mangaka who told his life story in A Drifting Life, and gave you Abandon the Old in Tokyo and The Push Man and Other Stories, comes this collection of gekiga of the 1970s which have never before been translated into English. Personally selected for publication exclusively by Landmark Books by Tatsumi, the stories strip away the gloss of the Japanese Economic Miracle to reveal the stresses, desires and angst of the millions of young people who flocked to the cities where life was not what it was promised to be.Compared to Tatsumi's earlier stories, this collection paints a much more pessimistic world. The stories run on a different beat. The banality of modern life and its values bleed through.Yoshihiro Tatsumi plumbs the depths of the lost Japanese youth of the 1970s. Today, 'youth' of every age group appreciates Yoshihiro Tatsumi. They are attracted to him because they connect with the struggles and the darkness of modern life which he portrays.
£11.39
Archaia Studios Press PulpHope2 The Art of Paul Pope
Book SynopsisThe long out-of-print retrospective from multiple Eisner-Award-Winning artist Paul Pope makes its return in a special extended edition!
£44.99
Boom! Studios The Art of Something is Killing the Children
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£42.40
