Mangas zeichnen für Dummies

by Kensuke Okabayashi, Ralf Schmitz (Translator)

Mangas lesen fällt nicht schwer Mangas zeichnen umso mehr. Comics zeichnen ist eine Kunst für sich, trotzdem wird es bei Manga-Fans immer beliebter. In "Mangas zeichnen für Dummies" hilft Ihnen Kensuke Okobayashi behutsam bei den ersten Schritten als Zeichner. Er erklärt Ihnen, wie man die Bösewichte, Helden und Mechas zeichnet, was bei Sonderformen wie Shojo Manga zu beachten ist und wie man Dynamik und Spannung in den Comic bringt. So eignet sich das Buch für Zeichenanfänger wie auch für erfahrene Zeichner, die jetzt Mangas zeichnen wollen und Manga-Experten, die nach Anregungen suchen.

Genres: Manga, Nonfiction, Art, Reference, Drawing, Comics, How To

406 pages, Paperback

First published February 2, 2007

Reviews

[Sotiris Makrygiannis · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fast read of this reference book to check the style of those creating Manga books. Melina loves them, so I learn about them.

[Boyce McClain · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m a little behind the times when it comes to Manga. Sure, I know what Manga is and I understand that Manga of all genres has skyrocketed in popularity all over the globe.
But, I've never delved in the history and production of Manga.

Manga art has even changed the way Western comic books are drawn and written. It’s ironic that Manga came about when the Japanese discovered American comic books while Japan was being rebuilt after World War II.

The Japanese have always had the knack for telling stories using pictures. Manga is an extension of that updated for modern times.

In Manga For Dummies, written and illustrated by Kensuke Okabayashi and published by Wiley Brands, readers and Manga fans get more than a book containing the history of Manga-much more.

The book delves into the different genres of Manga and who reads Manga based on age, gender, interest and profession.

Learn how to select the right tools to draw Manga, how to develop a story, human anatomy, perspective, creating mechas, different character types and even how to go about getting your Manga published.

Consider the book a master class on Manga creation, history and how the business works.

Manga has conquered the world of ‘comic books’ and 'graphic novels'. It has expanded into merchandising, Anime inspired by Manga and produced superstars of the art-form.

It’s like having a miniature art studio in a book complete with helpful advice on how to make your own Manga a success.

James 2:19 - Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.

[Jonathan Rosas · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book really opened my eyes up to the manga world. I learned new techniques, and also re-familiarized myself with ones I already knew. I learned new words, such as Manga-Ka, which means Manga Artist, and I learned all about not just creating manga humans, but manga cars, planes, trees, and Mecha.

However, this book is very, very poorly edited. Example figures were mixed up, some paragraphs were repeated and placed after each other, and it's really hard to follow directions, when the illustration for the direction is on the next page or two. For a book that was supposed to be fun and simple to read, it actually turned out quite challenging.

I would recommend this book for those who can learn by illustration and not by verbal direction.

[Nav · Rating 2 out of 5]

Leans a bit heavily into the assumption of “dummies” as the audience. Most of the advice was geared towards the art of manga so don’t expect lots of information beyond that focus, but if you’re working with a total lack of knowledge about the genre (yet also interested in it despite that) and/or an interest in drawing a manga (versus learning more about their history, involving yourself in some other part of the publishing process, etc) than this is the book for you.

[PottWab Regional Library]

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[Hasan Sarhan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I translated this book and made the design with my little brother, from English to Arabic and based on it, we launched "Mangaka3rb".

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice, thick book that covers everything from figures to creating your own comic book.

This is a good book that provides many examples and exercises for the aspiring manga artist.

It seems much more complete then most 'how-to-draw' books but that results in a fairly large book that may intimidate some readers.

Notes
An excellent resource for comic/manga artist.

Learning Curve
Low: Good for new readers.

[Alissandra D. · Rating 3 out of 5]

good for drawing... didnt need it.