Mastering Manga with Mark Crilley

30 drawing lessons from the creator of Akiko

By Mark Crilley | Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group

About the book

It's THE book on manga from YouTube's most popular art instruction Guru!

There's more to manga than big, shiny eyes and funky hair. In these action-packed pages, graphic novelist Mark Crilley shows you step-by-step how to achieve an authentic manga style—from drawing faces and figures to laying out awesome, high-drama spreads. You'll learn how a few basic lines will help you place facial features in their proper locations and simple tricks for getting body proportions right. Plus, you'll find inspiration for infusing your work with expression, attitude and action.

This is the book fans have been requesting for years, packed with expert tips on everything from hairstyles and clothing to word bubbles and sound effects, delivered in the same friendly, easy-to-follow style that has made Mark Crilley one of the \"25 Most Subscribed to Gurus on YouTube.\" Take this opportunity to turn the characters and stories in your head into professional-quality art on the page!

Packed with everything you need to make your first (or your best-ever) manga stories!

   • 30 step-by-step demonstrations showing how to draw faces and figures for a variety of ages and body types
   • Inspirational galleries featuring 101 eyes, 50 ways to draw hands, 40 hairstyles, 12 common expressions, 30 classic poses and more!
   • Tutorials to create a variety of realistic settings
   • Advanced lessons on backgrounds, inking, sequencing and layout options

Editions of Mastering Manga with Mark Crilley

Paperback
ISBN 9781440309311
EBook
ISBN 9781440324345

Read an Excerpt

It's THE book on manga from YouTube's most popular art instruction Guru!

There's more to manga than big, shiny eyes and funky hair. In these action-packed pages, graphic novelist Mark Crilley shows you step-by-step how to achieve an authentic manga style—from drawing faces and figures to laying out awesome, high-drama spreads. You'll learn how a few basic lines will help you place facial features in their proper locations and simple tricks for getting body proportions right. Plus, you'll find inspiration for infusing your work with expression, attitude and action.

This is the book fans have been requesting for years, packed with expert tips on everything from hairstyles and clothing to word bubbles and sound effects, delivered in the same friendly, easy-to-follow style that has made Mark Crilley one of the \"25 Most Subscribed to Gurus on YouTube.\" Take this opportunity to turn the characters and stories in your head into professional-quality art on the page!

Packed with everything you need to make your first (or your best-ever) manga stories!

   • 30 step-by-step demonstrations showing how to draw faces and figures for a variety of ages and body types
   • Inspirational galleries featuring 101 eyes, 50 ways to draw hands, 40 hairstyles, 12 common expressions, 30 classic poses and more!
   • Tutorials to create a variety of realistic settings
   • Advanced lessons on backgrounds, inking, sequencing and layout options

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mastering Manga with Mark Crilley about?

It's THE book on manga from YouTube's most popular art instruction Guru!

There's more to manga than big, shiny eyes and funky hair. In these action-packed pages, graphic novelist Mark Crilley shows you step-by-step how to achieve an authentic manga style—from drawing faces and figures to laying out awesome, high-drama spreads. You'll learn how a few basic lines will help you place facial features in their proper locations and simple tricks for getting body proportions right. Plus, you'll find inspiration for infusing your work with expression, attitude and action.

This is the book fans have been requesting for years, packed with expert tips on everything from hairstyles and clothing to word bubbles and sound effects, delivered in the same friendly, easy-to-follow style that has made Mark Crilley one of the \"25 Most Subscribed to Gurus on YouTube.\" Take this opportunity to turn the characters and stories in your head into professional-quality art on the page!

Packed with everything you need to make your first (or your best-ever) manga stories!

   • 30 step-by-step demonstrations showing how to draw faces and figures for a variety of ages and body types
   • Inspirational galleries featuring 101 eyes, 50 ways to draw hands, 40 hairstyles, 12 common expressions, 30 classic poses and more!
   • Tutorials to create a variety of realistic settings
   • Advanced lessons on backgrounds, inking, sequencing and layout options

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Mastering Manga with Mark Crilley?

The Arts > The Arts: art forms > Drawing and drawings

Where can I read a sample of Mastering Manga with Mark Crilley?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781440309311

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Mastering Manga with Mark Crilley?

Mark Crilley

Who is the Publisher of the book Mastering Manga with Mark Crilley?

Penguin Publishing Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Mastering Manga with Mark Crilley is available as paperback(ISBN 9781440309311) and ebook(ISBN 9781440324345)

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