World Famous Comics: Japanese Comickers: Draw Anime and Manga Like Japan's Hottest Artists
Japanese Comickers: Draw Anime and Manga Like Japan's Hottest Artists
By: Comickers Magazine Publisher: Collins Design Average Rating: Binding: Paperback Label: Collins Design Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 128 Publication Date: May 01, 2003 Release Date: April 29, 2003
Where else can you find such an incredible collection of 14 young comic, anime and manga artists willing to share the secrets of their techniques? Each artist includes a brief biography, the most representative work and a gallery of their best work with step-by-steps on how to create the work. The last chapter features a who's who in the industry or "Tree of Japanese Comickers" and information about the art materials used by each artist along with a glossary of terms unique to Japanese comic/anime illustrations.
It's ok... I was maybe expecting more in-depth or explicit explanation of the process the artists used. It's not really as bad as I might be portraying it but I was hoping for more.
Certainly a good selection of artists and methods. It's still neat to see the process from start to finish.
Great visuals but misleading title 14 young talented artists showcase a brief selection of their works in different mediums. The books features mainly the anime/manga style, of which character design and/or fantasy theme is the key inspiration.
If you are planning to purchase this book 'cuz the title declares 'Draw anime & manga like Japan's hottest artists', and you are a beginner artist or step-by-step learner or plain want to copy the form exactly, be prepared for disappointment. This book may offer some insight to the artists working processes, but very general tutorials are given, it takes seasoned artists to be able to somewhat mimick the steps. Good for reference or if you wanna poke your nose about the 'how-to's... seriously which artist/designer will so willingly offer their trade secrets to the public? Of which, the glossary sometimes baffles me because the entries are either redundant or don't carry much interest.
However, I like this book, its a good reference for inspiration, especially for the various ways to experiment with the anime genre; as well as full colored graphics on glossy pages. Sadly there are no descriptions for the artworks done but oh well it is reasonable for the $16 price tag amazon.com offers I guess.
A Bit Of A Disappointment An avid Manga and Anime fan, I'd do anything to be able to create beautiful Manga characters, or even practice the technique used to eventually create a more personal character style. I had hoped this book would sort of "take-me-by-the-hand" and teach me how to start sketching manga characters before anthing else. But, it's more or less copying rendering and coloring techniques.
the artwork published is neverthless impressive.
it good but its not for everyone this has some beautiful art in it. it also has some ugly art.... if thats what you can call it. but it does show you each artist's technic if not how they did each peice. so if you like anima and photoshop look into it. oh, thats what you are doing? well i gave it 4 stars didnt i. maybe three.... but i have had a good day.
Definately a keeper This is great for the artist who already has a working knowledge of their own style, but needs a little help and inspiration to get their coloring and composition techniques down. Instead of trying to shove formulaic anime style down my throat, it exposed me to fourteen distinct styles and let me see the process of these artists, instead of urging me to draw and color exactly like them. It's only flaw is it assumes the reader already has a working knowledge of artist tools and programs - but it was probably aimed towards a serious student of art, not people that need help learning how big to make their anime-eyes, or how their cat girls should look. Oh, and another plus-side: No cat girls. Thank you!
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