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The Monster Book of Manga Paperback – 4 Sep 2006

by Estudio Joso (Editor)
4 out of 5 stars 50 customer reviews
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Product details

  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Collins (4 Sept. 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0007242840
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007242849
  • Product Dimensions: 24 x 2.5 x 21 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 30,631 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsBrilliant For Ideas
By Mrs. D. Turner on 27 May 2008
Format: Paperback
A lot of people discuss the fact that the book only looks at a certain character type once, however I think that this book is brilliant for poses and great for the stereotypical characters of manga. The book is sorted into step-by-step guide: starting with a basic line drawing using shapes then going on to filling out the arms and legs, an underwear pose and finishing with lineart then photoshopped showing you where the light source is coming from. I have a lot of books on drawing manga and I feel that this is the best for helping people to understand the steps and allowing you to make your own characters. The book is sorted into Girls, monsters, fantasy, music (such as Jrock, Jpop and other styles) and Japanese (samurai, ninja, geisha, princess etc.) The book can be used by both beginners and more improved manga artists, however if you are a beginner I would suggest getting a book on facial features as well.
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5.0 out of 5 starsFantastic
By spirograph on 1 Mar. 2007
Format: Paperback
I have many guides to drawing, mostly from the how to draw manga series. I'm happy with my collection as it is all great referrence material and has improved my art greatly but I've longed for a book I can work from in a step by step fashion. Now I have it. The Monster Book of Manga is simply fantastic, it's all step by step with helpful notes and a little photoshop tutorial at the end. Best of all is the size, it is a Monster Book and there are a wealth of drawings to go through the steps with. I've only just started following the steps and I can already feel I'm learning a process that will be able to bring my art together and allow me to consistently produce material of my own that I can be proud of. One thing must be mentioned; this is not for an absolute beginner, there are six steps that start with basic skeleton sketch through to full colour, so there you do have to piece some bits in yourself (it's okay for me as it's the initial steps I have trouble with, along with feet and hands, all of which I feel are covered quite well). Also, because there is so much in this book if you work your way through it with patience then you will certainly learn essential basics that can lead you onto more advanced techniques. I love this book after owning it only a couple of days and I love all the images inside of it.
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4.0 out of 5 starsThe monster book of manga
By L. Blackburn on 14 Sept. 2008
Format: Paperback
I found this book great for poses and step by step instruction, it also provides great tips about lighting and thing relevant to each character. I personally would probably not make use of the rather extensive selection of Monsters - fantasy and science fiction, however I still felt that this was a great buy - the section on girls at the front was great for improving the way I draw, and there is a fantastic section on Drawing Manga digitally at the back which I didn't even know about when purchasing the book, but is extremely useful - digital art is hard! The artist has an elegant line and a refreshingly cartoony style in comparison to "How to draw manga" books - but it is still too detailed to copy exactly in pencil. The tips are useful for development of original characters. It is great for the beginer manga artist as the step by step images are easy to copy and learn from, and become more complicated gradually.
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2.0 out of 5 starsOk at best
By R. Paterson on 5 Oct. 2009
Format: Paperback
This is my first review, just because I was so disappointed
I have many a introductory manga books already, Thinking of adding something new to my collection.
I thought, this was one of the most popular books bought on amazon (in how to draw manga sections), and when my book
arrived today, I read through it all, Yes in a very short time, there isn't much written information at all.

The book doesn't describe how to draw people of both genders of different ages in detail, in fact.
It clearly points out the obvious.
In the very first section, it shows how the user sketched his designs (quickly, not really a point
in showing us it since you skipped so much information)
And it doesn't say about depth in posture, as there is no environment/background section.

What the book DOES show you is the writers own drawings he's made, and is telling you about them.
Although i must admit, for computer/digital drawing novices, The section at the back on that is rather good.
but small.

For people interested in buying this book, it shows no details or information about eyes, faces, hair, posture (other than
the ones they've drawn) environments, clothes and any manga publishing information (e.g. paneling and speech bubbles etc)

For 300 something pages, the book gives you 3 VERY short sentences (more like a phrase) about the picture itself, e.g. one could be as useless to know as 'school emblem'

This book is for copying the images they give you, doesnt give the user any freedom the look outside the box and develop your own style.
Not a book i'd recommend for any beginners.

Rated 2 stars because at least the pictures are well drawn and coloured.
'there are useful sections on anatomy'

.. Nope, not even a section.
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5.0 out of 5 starsbeautiful illustrations
By Veronica Scott on 9 Sept. 2009
Format: Paperback
i've bought a lot of manga books but this is definitely the best!
i've always prefered drawing girls and i noticed that most manga books are full of men but this one has a lovely selection of females ro draw. it includes sections on monsters, rock, fantasy, samurai and sci-fi all with colourful detailed illustrations! i'm only 13 and i think this book is great for anyone who is good at drawing but wants to improve, some of the drawings are quite difficult but others are really good for beginners.
i would definitely recommend this book, i was delighted when i got it.

megan xx
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