Manga Mania
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Of all the forms of manga, shoujo is the one directed almost entirely at girls. Many - though by no means all - of these stories focus on romance, have flowing, very pretty art, and highlight characters with youthful charm and huge, glistening eyes. So this sketchbook will attract a huge female audience eager to find out how to draw key elements of the style. They'll quickly master such features as a "pretty girl" head, a Shoujo boy figure, beautiful Shoujo eyes, the most popular manga hairstyles, and stylish outfits. Finally, kids will learn how to create Magical Girl characters complete with monster mascots.
It's a dream come true for every would-be manga artist: a sketchbook that not only gives them ample room to draw, but expert guidance that will improve their technique and understanding of the form. That's what Chris Hart provides in his new "Manga Mania" series, devoted to fantasy, the overwhelming style of choice among fans. It's beautifully and smartly designed, with eye-catching covers, archival quality drawing paper, and step-by-step instructions on how to create memorable super-powerful heroes and heroines. Hart goes through full-body construction, hand and foot pose, and action expressions. And creates such characters as a girl sci-fi fighter, samuri, manga-style faerie, magical defender, a possessed magic unicorn, and a beautiful, wicked vampire lady!
With its adorable girl and boy characters and their pets, "Chibi" has become extemely popular with young people in general and preteen girls in particular. These childlike creations have mischievous, appealing personalities; huge eyes, and small, squat, and very stylized bodies. Using this clever combination of sketchbook and instructional guide, fans of the style will learn how to draw some of the genre's most beloved figures. The how-to section explains all that young artists need to know to capture groups, action poses, facial expressions, costumes, and lovable monsters. Among the very special creations featured here: Bishie boy, Shonen boy, Shoujo girl, and more - including a menagerie of super-cute animals.