Comic books in 'Manga'

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Story and art by Rod Espinosa, Jessica Moffett and Craig Babiar. Cover by Jessica Moffett. Fred Perry and the popular manga-style creators of Antarctic Press demonstrate how to create the manga-influenced art of 21st century comics. Rod Espinosa and Jessica Moffett review how the previous issues lessons in anatomy and expression can be applied together; Craig Babiar gives some examples of cover layout. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

English Edition - 1st printing. By Ryo Toudo. From the publishers of the best-selling How To Draw Manga series! To excel as a manga artist, one must know how to draw with round-tipped pens, coupler pens, and G-pens. Besides that, how to use screen-tones, gradations, grainy tone, and other double layering techniques as well as paper cutting techniques, are important elements to acquire. This book focuses exclusively on those pen and tone techniques using an easy-to-understand manga format. English text. Softcover, 126 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - 1st printing. This brand new release from Graphic-sha will help aspiring manga artists to further grasp the essence of illustrating Japanese school girl uniforms. Currently, there is a wide variety of original designs in school uniforms featured in anime and manga that are rich in variety and cute in appeal. In addition to the characters dressed in the most traditional uniform, variations in character's choice of apparel are featured as well. Plus, learn of the physical relationship between a character in uniform and surrounding props such as bookbags, desks, glasses, and umbrellas. Japanese text. Softcover, 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $28.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Sketching to Plan!" This exciting series is a dream come true for all aspiring anime and manga artists! The first volume in the Sketching Manga Style series, Sketching to Plan, offers a brand-new "sketching to plan" tin, crammed full of sketching fundamentals for use when creating manga, as well as suggestions and ideas to improve your artwork. The second volume, Logical Proportions, explains how to use manga sketching to devised head-to-body ratios that make each character distinct and how to proportion realistic, attractive characters as well as adorable, ultra-stylized chibi characters. Softcover, B&W. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Logical Proportions!" This exciting series is a dream come true for all aspiring anime and manga artists. The first volume in the "Super Manga Sketching" series offers a brand-new "sketching to plan" tin can crammed full of sketching fundamentals for use when creating manga, as well as suggestions and ideas to improve your artwork. The second volume explains how to use manga sketching to devised head-to-body ratios that make each character distinct and how to proportion realistic, attractive characters as well as adorable, ultra-stylized chibi characters. Softcover, B&W. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Unforgettable Characters!" Characters convey action and emtion in manga, and creating those characters can be an artistic challenge. How To Draw Manga: Sketching Manga-Style - Unforgettable Characters teaches the artist, through manga sketching techniques, how to bring unforgettable characters to life by making the fantastic seem plausible, the quality of the information to be conveyed, and how much of it to actually convey. Softcover, 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "All About Perspective!" If an artist can draw an appealing character but is only able to create a flat, two-dimensional rendition, then that artist lacks sufficient skills in portrayal. Being able to create the illusion of three-dimensional space on a flat surface enables the artist to portray a space with depth. Positioning a character within that space then allows the artist to create a richly portrayed scene with impact. Knowing perspective techniques is absolutely essential to creating such enriched scenes. Characters are inseparable from their settings. This book is two volumes condensed into one: a manual that thoroughly explains the basic techniques in drawing one-point, two-point, and three-point perspective plus other perspective techniques as well as an advanced manual that offers and numerous, specific, and practical examples for creating artwork with rich, three-dimensional perspective. Softcover, B&W. Cover price $29.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Illustrating Sports!" Whether on the baseball field, the soccer pitch, or at the bowling alley, manga characters engaged in sport need to be rendered realistically and accurately, and How To Draw Manga: Sketching Manga-Style - Illustrating Sports gives the aspiring or experienced manga artist all the techniques they need to create athletes on their field of play. Sports from figure skating to boxing and everything in-between are covered, drawn from rough sketches to finished piece to demonstrate for the reader how to create realistic athletes. Artists will see the human body from skeletal and muscular details to the complete body, showing how each piece of the body interacts to create dynamic, active figures. In addition to detailed artistic models, photo-references of athletes at play are given, showing artists how to translate from real life to artwork. An indispensable guide to creating athletic manga, How To Draw Manga: Sketching Manga-Style - Illustrating Sports belongs on every artist's shelf. Softcover, B&W. Cover price $29.99.

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English Edition - 1st printing. This book covers original color drawing techniques using Copic Sketch markers from the ground up, with copious examples. The basic techniques are presented in 96 full-color pages. Fully illustrated. Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.99.

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English Edition - 2nd and later printings. This book covers original color drawing techniques using Copic Sketch markers from the ground up, with copious examples. The basic techniques are presented in 96 full-color pages. Fully illustrated. Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.99.

English text - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Humans!" By Gen Sato. In Japanese, they're known as "chibi," though most English speaking fans call them "Super-Deformed," or "SD" for short. Gen Sato, the Japanese artist who pioneered the SD style, shares secrets for creating the perfect chibi in this exciting new entry in the How to Draw Manga series! Softcover, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

English text - Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Animals!" By Gen Sato. This volume focuses on animals and (animated) inanimate objects. It starts by introducing key points in drawing animals in that delightful "chibi" character/ultra-stylized manner. The book also contains instruction on anthropomorphism, or how to make animated objects that frequently appear in manga or anime seem to move and talk like human beings. Create your own animal or animated-object characters while having fun looking at abundant sample illustrations provided. Softcover, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

English Edition - 1st printing. By Unkaku Koyama. Bring your manga illustrations to life! From the publisher of the world-famous How to Draw Manga series of books comes the definitive guide to the fine art of using screen tones and tools. Learn the secret techniques used by professional manga artists to create stunning characters and spectacular landscapes. Softcover, 136 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

Volume 1 - 1st prinitng. "Drawing Made Easy!" By Hikaru Hayashi, Go Office. Previews Exclusive! If you're serious about learning to draw in the manga style, then the Ultimate Manga Lessons series from the creators of the How to Draw Manga series is for you! These informative volumes will take you from beginner to seasoned hand with step-by-step instructions from the pros. Volume 1 covers the artistic development process, the basics of character design and backgrounds, and how characters from professional manga artists' work are portrayed. English text. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Volume 2 - 1st prinitng. "The Basics of Characters and Materials!" By Hikaru Hayashi, Go Office. Previews Exclusive! If you're serious about learning to draw in the manga style, then the Ultimate Manga Lessons series from the creators of the How to Draw Manga series is for you! These informative volumes will take you from beginner to seasoned hand with step-by-step instructions from the pros. Volume 2 covers the uses of materials and tools of the trade, as well as techniques for rendering character basics from various angles, and portraying and dramatizing characters. English text. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Volume 3 - 1st prinitng. "Drawing Sensational Characters!" By Hikaru Hayashi, Go Office. A Previews Exclusive! If you're serious about learning to draw in the manga style, then the Ultimate Manga Lessons series from the creators of the How to Draw Manga series is for you! These informative volumes will take you from beginner to seasoned hand with step-by-step instructions from the pros. Volume 3 gives you tips and instruction on drawing sensational characters. English text. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Volume 4 - 1st prinitng. "Making the Characters Come Alive!" By Hikaru Hayashi, Go Office. A Previews Exclusive! Graphic-Sha, the first to release manga manuals, proudly continues their pocket-sized Ultimate Manga Lessons series with this informative fourth volume, detailing how to make your characters come to "life"! A unique project featuring 100% fresh material, this series is a must-have for those seeking to create authentic manga. Once you start reading, you won't want to stop! English Text. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Volume 5 - 1st prinitng. "The Basics of Portraying Action!" By Hikaru Hayashi, Go Office. A Previews Exclusive! If you're serious about learning to draw in the manga style, then the Ultimate Manga Lessons series from the creators of the How to Draw Manga series is for you! These informative volumes will take you from beginner to seasoned hand with step-by-step instructions from the pros. Volume 5 will teach you beginning dramatization techniques used by professional Japanese manga artists. English text. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Volume 6 - 1st prinitng. "Fleshing Out the Characters!" By Hikaru Hayashi, Go Office. Previews Exclusive! If you're serious about learning to draw in the manga style, then the Ultimate Manga Lessons series from the creators of the How to Draw Manga series is for you! These informative volumes will take you from beginner to seasoned hand with step-by-step instructions from the pros. Volume 6 features topics such as casting the actors (i.e. designing characters), creating the set (i.e. establishing and portraying the setting and setting up the background), dramatizing memorable scenes (i.e. camera work, lighting, detailed dramatization), and other totally new content. ! English text. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

1st printing. Text by Christopher Harbo. Art by Haining and Mel Joy San Juan. What happens when DC Super Heroes and Villains unite with the popular manga art style? You get dynamic artwork that practically leaps off the page! Join in the fun and learn how to draw Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and the DC Super-Pets, as well as their friends and foes, as compelling manga characters. With 45+ projects broken down in easy-to-follow steps and stunning illustrations by talented, DC-approved artists, this drawing guide is perfect for sparking imagination and helping artists of all levels hone their skills and create manga style masterpieces. So pick up a pencil, grab some paper, and reimagine the World's Greatest Super Heroes like they've never been seen before! Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 120 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $12.99.

By Katy Coope. Improve your drawing skills and create exciting Manga characters. Learn step-by-step how to draw different faces and bodies as well as cool clothes and accessories. Discover the secrets of creating action in your drawings, like running and jumping. You'll even get tips on designing backgrounds, drawing manga creatures, and how to put it all together in one scene. So, grab your pencil, and start drawing. Softcover, 9 x 11-in, Color interior. Cover price $6.99.

1st printing.

Take a deep dive into the design process behind the iconic characters of the Street Fighter franchise.

This includes a detailed showcase of the raw concept art behind Street Fighter V, as well as a look back at classic Street Fighter and Final Fight games. The book is packed with in-depth interviews, creator commentary, anatomy tips, sprite illustrations, costume designs, rejected characters, and more!

How To Make Capcom Fighting Characters is a must-have reference guide for all artists and fighting game fans.

Hardcover, 288 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Art begins to imitate life in this super popular series about a boy and three beauties teaming together to create a dating sim game! Aspiring visual-novel game designer Aki Tomoya thinks he's just met his dream girl, but reality comes crashing down when he finds out that this girl is none other than his beautiful but boring classmate Megumi Kato! Fueled by a desire to make Megumi the heroine of his dating sim game, he recruits two more beauties - Eriri, his artistic childhood friend, and Utaha, a genius writing prodigy - to form Blessing Software. The road to making a dating sim game is full of fun and romance - especially when life begins to imitate art! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Just as Blessing Software gets the ball rolling on their visual novel game, production is derailed when the main writers suddenly revolt! Is their project destined for development hell? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Though the creative differences between the main writers have led to major head-butting, the plot of Aki's game is completed without further incident after he spends a sweet night (?) with Utaha. Character design is up next on the to-do list, but before that can get underway, a familiar face from Aki's past shows up waiting for him at the school gate! Little Izumi isn't so little anymore, and her debut sends shockwaves through the other heroines! A doujinshi showdown awaits at Summer Comiket! Is Aki's dating sim on the backburner? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

Volume 1- 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshihiro Togashi. Hunters are a special breed, dedicated to tracking down treasures, magical beasts, and even other men. But such pursuits require a license, and less than one in a hundred thousand can pass the grueling qualification exam. Those who do pass gain access to restricted areas, amazing stores of information, and the right to call themselves Hunters. Gon might be a country boy, but he has high aspirations. Despite his Aunt Mito's protests, Gon decides to follow in his father's footsteps and become a legendary Hunter. Gon and the other Hunter hopefuls begin their journey by storm-tossed ship. Having survived the terrors of the high seas, Gon and his companions now have to prove their worth in a variety of tests in order to find the elusive Exam Hall. Softcover, 188 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuki Kawaguchi. Translated by Adrienne Beck.

In a world where fairy tales are fact and humans live in fear of werewolves, witches, and monsters, only the Hunters Guild can keep the monsters at bay. These red-hooded fighters are anything but little, and only those able to pay a king's ransom can afford their services, but it's a small price to stay alive.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuki Kawaguchi. Translated by Adrienne Beck.

Hoping to join the Hunters Guild, Velou boards the mobile training facility known as the Ironworks. But things aren't all sunshine and rainbows. After three grueling months of nonstop training, he and the other examinees are about to face the most difficult trial of all-the debarkation exam! This time it's a game of cops and robbers, and the ones playing the role of the cops are none other than Grimm and Debonair, leaving the trainees no choice but to run for their lives as the robbers! Velou seems to have a plan up his sleeve, but will the other examinees be willing to trust him?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuki Kawaguchi. Translated by Adrienne Beck. The final exam aboard the Ironworks reaches its climax! Velou's goal of getting everyone to pass requires all of the trainees to work together, but many still hesitate. Then, things take a sudden, weird turn after the exam, when Cinderella and the Guild start making uncharacteristic moves. Not only that, the mayor, who Velou thought dead, returns and exposes the shocking truth about their world! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

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NOTE: All Text is in Japanese.

1st printing.

The first artbook of reoenl, an illustrator who creates overwhelming stories that captivate the audience without words, is finally available in a gorgeous two-volume set! Over the past few years, reoenl has been creating illustrations of characters with various worldviews and backgrounds and has been releasing them through social media and doujinshi (self-published fan magazines).

The story "hyka," which was serialized on PIE International's official website, has become a universe that contains all of reoenl's creations. This book is made up of two parts: a booklet summarizing his unique worldview centered on "hyka", and a booklet summarizing various commercial works.

It is a must-have complete art collection for fans who want to immerse themselves in the unique and all-consuming world that reoenl creates.

Includes: 2 Volumes (with Cardstock Sleeve): 1 Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 170 pages, full color and 1 Softcover (with NO Dust Jacket), 40 pages, full color.

Cover price $45.00.