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How to Draw Manga

Learn to draw just like famous Japanese manga artists do, with the excellent How to Draw Manga series of educational art books. Fully in English, they give you both the basics and help prepare you to draw like a pro. Lots of images to immitate and practice with, and helpful advice from real Japanese manga artists.


CMC001 COPIC Custom Paper 101 ~ Thick Non-Transparent Paper A4size 40 sheets 167 micron
Number in stock: 7 Weight: 450 g. Price: $9.50 Product type: Writing Paper for Artists
Copic paper is the perfect match for using for professional quality illustrations, and the number one choice of manga artists. Each Copic Paper selection has a different thickness, brightness, and blending quality, depending on your preferred drawing style. This is Copic Paper Selections 3, a thick, bright paper made for making sharper lines when the focus is not on blending. Pad size is A4, 150 g/m2 thick, and includes 40 sheets.


CMC007 COPIC Multi Liner Pigment-based 7 tip Set
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 150 g. Price: $18.00 Product type: Art Pens
Copic markers are the markers of choice for Professional manga artists because of their superior line quality, precise tip sizes, and long lasting inkwells. These new Copic Multiliner pens have waterproof pigment-based ink that doesn't bleed or smear, making them the ultimate tools for both emerging and veteran manga artists. This Copic Multiliner A-2 set includes the following tip sizes: 0.03, 0.05, 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8, and 1.0. They are a hard tip marker that writes much like a ball point with a consistently uniform line. A must-have upgrade for any serious illustrator's writing tool supply! Recommended for those who want to know how to draw manga.


CMC005 COPIC Comic Liner ~ Black 0.05mm
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 50 g. Price: $3.50 Product type: Art Pens
Copic pens are the markers of choice for Professional manga artists because of their superior line quality, precise tip sizes, and long lasting inkwells. These new Copic Multiliner pens have waterproof pigment-based ink that doesn't bleed or smear, making them the ultimate tools for both emerging and veteran manga artists. They are hard tip markers that writes much like a ball point with a consistently uniform line. A must-have upgrade for any serious illustrator's writing tool supply! This is the 0.05 marker tip, for making precision lines. Recommended for those who want to know how to draw manga.


CMC003 COPIC High-grade Paper ~ DX Thick Non-Transparent Papers A4size 60sheetes 190micron
Number in stock: 9 Weight: 650 g. Price: $12.00 Product type: Comic
Copic paper is the perfect match for using for professional quality illustrations, and the number one choice of manga artists. Each Copic Paper selection has a different thickness, brightness, and blending quality, depending on your preferred drawing style. This is Copic Paper Selections 6, a thick, slightly off white paper made for making extra sharp lines with a consistency that allows for smooth blending. Pad size is A4, 150 g/m2 thick, and includes 60 sheets. Recommended for those who want to know how to draw manga.


CMC002 COPIC PM Pad ~ A4 Marker Pad -- 50 sheets
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 300 g. Price: $8.50 Product type: Comic
Used with the write tools, this specially formulated marker pad is the best type of material for drawing with precision markers with its ''optimum surface texture, weight, and transparency.'' This specially made paper has a perfect consistency that will not bleed or burn through. This pad is A4 sized and has 50 sheets. Great for use with Copic brand markers, and the perfect material for manga illustrating -- a common choice for professional manga artists. Recommended for those who want to know how to draw manga.


CMC006 COPIC Comic Liner ~ Brush ( Fude ) Type
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 50 g. Price: $3.80 Product type: Brush Pen
Copic pens are the markers of choice for Professional manga artists because of their superior line quality, precise tip sizes, and long lasting inkwells. These new Copic Multiliner pens have waterproof pigment-based ink that doesn't bleed or smear, making them the ultimate tools for both emerging and veteran manga artists. They are a hard tip marker that writes much like a ball point with a consistently uniform line. A must-have upgrade for any serious illustrator's writing tool supply! This is the Brush-M type marker tip, for making wide brush-like strokes. Recommended for those who want to know how to draw manga.


CMC004 COPIC Comic Liner ~ Black 0.03mm
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 50 g. Price: $3.50 Product type: Comic
Copic pens are the markers of choice for Professional manga artists because of their superior line quality, precise tip sizes, and long lasting inkwells. These new Copic Multiliner pens have waterproof pigment-based ink that doesn't bleed or smear, making them the ultimate tools for both emerging and veteran manga artists. They are hard tip markers that writes much like a ball point with a consistently uniform line. A must-have upgrade for any serious illustrator's writing tool supply! This is the 0.03 mm type marker tip, for making ultra precise lines. Recommended for those who want to know how to draw manga.


ZK410 Otona no Nuri-e 4 -- Animal & Flowers
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 150 g. Price: $4.80 Product type: Coloring Book for Stress Relief
This coloring book aimed at adults (called "nuri-e," pronounced "noo-REE-eh") features artistically portrayed illustrations of pets, birds, and flowers. The full color sample pictures and instructional pages show you technique and style to give you an idea of how to color the additional 6 illustrated pictures that you can use to color with watercolors, pencil crayons, or other media. The pictures you color on are presented on Kent paper which is an excellent surface that holds ink well without getting damp, and has a perforation so you can remove it from the book before painting. Each picture also has the original in full color as well, so you can use it for reference, or enjoy the original on its own. A wonderful way to engage yourself in the Japanese art of nurie, and display your finished work as decoration or gifts.


PHS948 Comickers Art Style vol. 6
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 600 g. Price: $28.00 Product type: Hentai art book
With a large subculture devoted entirely to creating comic and graphic art, Japan appears to lead the globe in comic art, with many publications dedicated to just the creation. The most prominent is Comickers, a publication whose raison d'etre seems to be to teach the various methods of comic art creation directly from the professionals. In this side publication dedicated in this fourth volume to "show to show a world outlook," Comickers assembles a gathering of pros to teach us how it's done, and as always the lineup presented is staggering in its talent. It begins with an interview with Kei (famous for Vocaloid's Miku Hatsune) regarding character designs, background designs, color sketches, uses of color, and more. Other featured artists cover a range of topics from character design, story telling and plenty of sample work to inspire the artist and designer in you. Featured artist in this issue are Renjuro Kindaichi, Nitro+ Jun Suemi, Ono Natsume and Hasumi Miyako. An amazing book full of wisdom that artists attempting to upgrade their techniques will definitely want to check out. Includes a fold out poster of illustration by Kei. 128 pages, perfectbound. 8.25" x 11.75". Recommended for fans of "How to Draw Manga" books!


PAB749 New Back Ground Catalog 1 -- City ~ Shin Haikei Catalog Color ver. 1 Toshin ver.
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 700 g. Price: $32.50 Product type: Photo Artbook
Another volume of the popular photobook series that documents the awesomeness of Japan through beautiful glossy photos, which are great whether you're an artist looking for backgrounds to draw or whether you just want to enjoy the photos. This book focuses on the main parts of Tokyo. Gorgeous metropolitan scenery from such places such as Ginza, Yurakucho, Roppongi, Tokyo Tower and other high rise buildings are included in the book.


SS229 Manga Bible 3
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 600 g. Price: $22.00 Product type: How to Draw
"Manga Bible" is a series by leading pros in the field, aimed at artists who want to add more punch to their comic art. Not a "how to draw" as much as it is how to make your work more dynamic, each volume in the series takes a look at a particular problem and attacks it from various angles, addressing the problems in making good manga and how to overcome them. Filled with tips, including use of materials, it also has "practice pages" so you can use the ideas expressed in the book and try on your own. The art in the book is created by "the Pencil club" giving a variety of styles for you to learn from as well. The third book in the series is written by Tsukamoto Hiroyoshi and Mayama Akihisa and is dedicated to the problem of character designs, specifically giving each and every character a unique and individual look. Many beginners make the mistake of creating designs where differences between characters is merely a small change in hair style, creating a comic where everyone looks the same and has no dynamic. Creating new characters requires examining all parts, including the shape of the face, body, stature, and this book takes a look at how you can make your characters come to life with their own uniqueness. Separate sections are given on the head and body, with hundreds of explained examples. There is also a very lengthy section on panel making, and how to use different kinds of panels to effectively tell your story and develop your characters. Finally, there are 7 pages of line drawings on Kent paper to allow you to practice the different character design techniques you have learned. An essential book for aspiring manga artists who want to learn more about how to make their art come to life. (Japanese reading ability is essential to be able to understand the written tips, but many of the illustrations speak for themselves). 216 pages plus 7 pages of Kent board. Perfectbound, 7.25" x 10". Buy 4 or more photobooks and get 15% off!


HOW008 Costume Collection -- A Day in a Life of a Japanese School Girl
This item is in stock in San Diego. Weight: 600 g. Price: $11.95 Product type: Hentai art book
For those who have ever wondered "how do Japanese high school girls spend a complete day?", well here is a glimpse of the answer, at least in styles, poses, and fashion. From the writers of the Manga University line of books, comes a tantalizing array of 500 B&W photos of 8 of the cutest girls you have ever seen from Japan. Inside this thick book, you can experience photos, poses, clothing and action of real girls who have been through the Japanese school system and know exactly what you need to know to draw the perfect girl -- from the class clown to the teacher's pet, you'll experience them all in a variety of poses and angles. Moreover the whole book is commentated on by the editor Haruhiko Kaneko, an established and respected man for his insightful work. Eating, sleeping, fighting, posing, sleeping, working and more, these girls give you their all, don't miss out. 140 pages.


HOW015 How to Draw Manga -- Guns and Military Vol. 2
This item is in stock in San Diego. Weight: 560 g. Price: $9.50 Product type: Manga Illustration Book (What is this?)
Here is one of the coolest manga on the market today -- a how to draw manga book in English! The starting point for all new manga artists and fans of manga. Illustrated and written as a collaboration piece between Tatsuro Ozaki and Unkaku Koyama both of whom have worked on such famous manga and anime projects as Bastard! And Macross 7. This book walks you through the steps of how to draw Miko and Maids. This thick book speaks on subjects such as domestic servant costumes, ruffles, bowing, positions (standing sitting), shading, editing, shrine maidens, various miko attire, shoes and adornments, bowing and more. An incredible wealth of knowledge no one is going to want to be without. Artists to enthusiasts and fans will all love this thick book of B&W illustrations. Straight from Japan. 135 pages. Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


HOW002 How to Draw Manga -- Colorful Costumes
This item is in stock in San Diego. Weight: 600 g. Price: $11.00 Product type: Manga Illustration Book (What is this?)
Here is one of the coolest manga on the market today -- a how to draw manga book in English! Illustrated and written by the famous Tadashi Ozawa who is known for his work on Laputa, Akira, The Record of Lodoss War and Yawara! This thick manga book gives you an inside look at how to draw different kinds of uniforms, costumes and festive clothing such as OL, restaurant, hospital, fast food and other types of uniforms, including traditional attire of other countries. Comments on styles, details, and history make it a complete book of everything you need to know about drawing Japanese uniforms, or doing research into your local area -- points to watch, ideas to think about, et al. Give your work an authentic style and feel with this book of costumes and uniforms from Japan and other countries. Artists to enthusiasts and fans will all love this thick book of all color illustrations. Straight from Japan. 135 pages. Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


HOW005 How to Draw Manga -- Guns and Military vol. 1
This item is in stock in San Diego. Weight: 600 g. Price: $9.50 Product type: Manga Illustration Book (What is this?)
Here is one of the coolest manga on the market today -- a how to draw manga book in English! Illustrated and written by the famous Ichiro Kamiya who has won awards for his work from Kodansha and works for Weekly Shonen. This thick manga book focuses on guns and an inside look at how to draw characters, details (how to load weapons), clothing, accessories (gun belts, reloads), and makes excellent comments on history to make it a complete book of everything you need to know about drawing. Give your work that authentic feel with a book that thinks along with you and makes you think beyond that! Artists to enthusiasts and fans will all love this thick book of B&W and illustrations. Straight from Japan. 135 pages. Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


STU062 Fun with Hiragana ~ Sutekina Hiragana
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 700 g. Price: $22.00 Product type: Bilingual Study Book
This is a picture book by Gomi Taro, a very famous picture book artist, that is here to help you do your first step into Japanese language. When a student starts off in learning Japanese, one of the first writing systems they learn to use is hiragana (used for standard Japanese words). Here's a fun and cute way to learn Japanese hiragana in a cute children's workbook. Each page features a specific hiragana character surrounded by cute illustrations and English translation of various words that represent the sound of the character being spoken. Hardcover so it will last throughout the years. Perfect for those who are also trying learn Japanese.


HOW003 How to Draw Manga -- Maids and Miko
This item is in stock in San Diego. Weight: 560 g. Price: $11.00 Product type: Manga Illustration Book (What is this?)
Here is one of the coolest manga on the market today -- a how to draw manga book in English! The starting point for all new manga artists and fans of manga. Illustrated and written as a collaboration piece between Tatsuro Ozaki and Unkaku Koyama both of whom have worked on such famous manga and anime projects as Bastard! and Macross 7. This book walks you through the steps of how to draw Miko and Maids. This thick book speaks on subjects such as domestic servant costumes, ruffles, bowing, positions (standing sitting), shading, editing, shrine maidens, various miko attire, shoes and adornments, bowing and more. An incredible wealth of knowledge no one is going to want to be without. Artists to enthusiasts and fans will all love this thick book of B&W illustrations. Straight from Japan. 135 pages. Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


ZK408 Otona no Nuri-e -- Garden Flowers
Number in stock: 8 Weight: 150 g. Price: $4.80 Product type: Coloring Book for Stress Relief
This coloring book aimed at adults (called "nuri-e," pronounced "noo-REE-eh") features artistically portrayed illustrations of beautiful garden flowers. The 6 full color sample pictures and instructional pages show you technique and style to give you an idea of how to color the additional 6 illustrated pictures that you can use to color with watercolors, pencil crayons, or other media. The pictures you color on are presented on Kent paper which is an excellent surface that holds ink well without getting damp, and has a perforation so you can remove it from the book before painting. Each picture also has the original in full color as well, so you can use it for reference, or enjoy the original on its own. A wonderful way to engage yourself in the Japanese art of nurie, and display your finished work as decoration or gifts.

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