So you've got started drawing manga and want to hone your techniques further? And, you want to know how to achieve the distinctive manga-style colours? That's just where "Draw Your Own Manga: Beyond the Basics" - the second book in the series recommended by Tokyo Animation College - will help you. Our cute heroine and her stuffed toy squirrel are back with more tips for drawing people of all ages and physical characteristics, laying out frames on a page and positioning speech bubbles and background words, and drawing more complicated scenes. What's more, they show you how to get started using colour, explaining what materials to use and how to use them, and basic colouring techniques. And, sharing his thoughts on manga and advice for budding artists is the famous manga artist Shinji Mizushima.

Reviews

"This book goes beyond the call of duty by teaching the elements behind real manga, not how to copy the style robotically. The interview with manga legend Shinji Mizushima is also a real eye-opener for manga-ka winnable." -Newtype USA

"Manga fans will have no problem deciphering it and will benefit from its mixture of playfulness and professionalism" -School Library Journal

"What makes this book stand out from the numerous other manga and anime how-to books are the great interviews with professionals . . . highly recommended." -Hawaii Herald

"Ever wanted to draw manga but didn't know where to start? Do you feel there's something not quite right with your drawing but not sure what? [This book] is the book for you"-Japan Today