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The art of drawing manga. Action & movement / Max Marlborough ; illustrated by David Antram.

Marlborough, Max, (author.). Antram, David, 1958- (illustrator.).

Summary:

This dynamic title in The Art of Drawing series explores a thrilling variety of movements--jumping, kicking, punching, and more--in the hugely popular manga style. From a samurai standing defiant, his sword drawn for battle, to a hero fighting a vampire for his life, Manga Action & Movement shows artists how to draw an array of spectacularly energetic characters and action-packed scenes. Easy-to-follow instructions and striking step-by-step illustrations introduce materials and key concepts such as perspective and proportion. Beginners will find all the necessary details to help them successfully capture martial arts moves, powerful jumps and kicks in the air, explosive throws, dangerous falls, and defensive poses.

Record details

ISBN: 9781912904822
ISBN: 1912904829
Physical Description: 62 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 23 cm
Publisher: Brighton : Book House, 2020.

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Making a start -- Introduction -- Introduction (2) -- Perspective -- Materials -- Styles -- Styles continued -- Inking -- Heads -- Hair -- Expressions -- Creases and folds -- Action poses -- Adding movement -- Actions and characters -- Martial arts -- Action kick -- Jumping fighter -- Fighting action -- Falling in a fight -- Explosive action -- Vampire fight -- Warrior -- Samurai -- Defensive girl -- Mecha giant robot -- Robot.