EverythingYou Need to Know about How to Draw Amazing Anime & Manga Characters! Makes Learning Easy: Packed with over 480 step-by-stepillustrations, it's perfect for the beginner; special sewn binding letsthe pages lie flat as you follow along Great for Gift Giving: Printed in beautiful full colorthroughout on quality paper, with a durable flexi-cover you can wipeclean, it's a thoughtful present for the manga/anime lover in your life,all ages and skill levels ExpertAuthor: Christopher Hart'show-to-draw anime and manga books have sold more than a million copies The ultimatecourse for fans of drawing anime, The Big Book of Drawing Anime combinesexciting visuals with easy-to-follow art instruction for a practical guide readers will return to again and again. Using the book's techniques, readerswill be creating their own unforgettable characters in no time. Every aspect ofanime is covered--expressions (as well as details like different types of eyesand hairstyles), outfits (from the classic schoolgirl uniform to the bohemian),character design (with tips on how to draw the most popular types of animepersonalities), and nine anime genres you absolutely need to know (fromultra-cute to magic and fantasy). You'll learnhow to create anime scenes, to ratchet up emotional intensity, and to conveycharacters' personalities and how they feel about each other by how you drawthem. Everything is shown in easy-to-follow detail, step by step. AuthorChristopher Hart also includes the Do's and Don'ts of Figure Drawing, whichwill help you avoid common pitfalls. All along theway you will be learning fun and invaluable lessons on how to create your ownuniquely memorable anime and manga characters and stories.