This book is a must-buy for all aspiring Manga artists.
In addition to giving detailed instructions concerning facial expressions, body postures and movement, it also provides a lot of background on the various techniques that need to be mastered. The author is particularly generous in providing secrets of the trade that have obviously taken years of meticulous research and this is exactly what has been missing from less engaging Manga books in the past.
I've only had the book a short time and it's already improved my style greatly, in addition to giving me a much-needed inspirational boost. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to hone their skills, or even to those who are just starting out - as the basics are covered in great detail as well. Even if you're not an artist yourself and you just have an interest in the Manga scene, this book makes a great encyclopedic source of reference.