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  • Published: 15 June 2017
  • ISBN: 9780385346313
  • Imprint: Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 176
  • RRP: $48.00

Manga Art

Inspiration and Techniques from an Expert Illustrator



From the best-selling manga instruction author whose previous two manga books have sold over 100,000 copies comes this behind-the-scenes guide to the creation of 100+ original manga-inspired illustrations.

The world of manga (Japanese comics) has captured the imagination of artists, both aspiring and professional alike. Now best-selling artist and art instructor Mark Crilley presents the most complete look yet at the variety of creative options available in the world of manga. Crilley fills each chapter with gorgeous, original artwork created with a variety of tools (pencils, colored pencils, digital art, pen and ink, and more) and in a variety of manga-inspired styles. He pairs each piece with information on the materials used and the inspiration that led to its creation. Manga Art provides readers a one-of-a-kind chance to hear from one of the leading artists in the field of manga instruction, as he reveals the unlimited possibilities of manga and the creative secrets behind over 100 pieces of original, never-before-seen artwork.

  • Published: 15 June 2017
  • ISBN: 9780385346313
  • Imprint: Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 176
  • RRP: $48.00

About the author

Mark Crilley

Mark Crilley was raised in Detroit, Michigan. After graduating from Kalamazoo College, he traveled to Taiwan and Japan, where he taught English for nearly five years. It was during his stay in Japan that he created Akiko.

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