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Super-Cute Chibis to Draw and Paint
by Joanna Zhou

Publisher: Search Press
Edition: Paperback

ISBN 13: 9781844486885

This book is packed with everything you need to know about creating chibis, with step-by-step sequences for 30 incredible appealing figures and animals. Learn the basic styling and simple visual tricks you need to create this ultra-cute world; discover how to simplify and exaggerate, and to draw out the distinctive elements that will make yur figures unique; and discover how to create a collection of lively characters, small in size but big on personality!

Price: £12.99

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Massive Manga
by Yishan Li

Publisher: Search Press
Edition: Paperback

ISBN 13: 9781844486373

Building on the massive success of Mega Manga (first published in 2007), this book provides everything you need to know to either get started in this exciting artform, or to build on what you have already learnt. As well as including all the techniques of drawing, inking and colouring, the book offers a focused approach by highlighting each subject of manga art in turn, for example hair, eyes, clothes and accessories, and showing you how to draw them using scores of examples.

Price: £9.99

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Mini Manga: Weapons & Vehicles
by Yishan Li

Publisher: Search Press
Edition: Paperback

ISBN 13: 9781844485451

A pocket guide to help you master manga - the exciting genre of Japanese comic-book art that is gaining in popularity all over the world. The basic techniques to master in order to create convincing manga characters, backgrounds and environments are not difficult to learn. In this handy little book, the essentials of drawing manga weapons and vehicles are highlighted and explained, and scores of examples are shown so that anyone can practise and easily create great manga works of art.

Price: £4.99

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Mini Manga: Clothes & Accessories
by Yishan Li

Publisher: Search Press
Edition: Paperback

ISBN 13: 9781844485444

A pocket guide to help you master manga - the exciting genre of Japanese comic-book art. Manga characters can be large and menacing, or cute and cuddly. The basic techniques to master in order to create convincing manga characters and backgrounds are not difficult to learn. In this handy little book, the essentials of drawing manga characters' clothes and accessories are highlighted and explained, and scores of examples are shown so that anyone can practise and easily create great manga works of art. This book is the ideal visual reference to this exciting genre, and will help anyone who wants to get started in manga to produce successful works of their own.

Price: £4.99

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How to Draw Supernatural Style
by Andy Fish

Publisher: Search Press
Edition: Spiral Bound

ISBN 13: 9781844487110

Everyone loves to draw supernatural beings, from vampires to zombies, werewolves, ghosts, and goblins, supernatural characters have endless possibilities. Whether you want to draw them professionally or design special graphics for friends and family, How to Draw Supernatural Beings is the book for you. Complete with easy-to-follow steps and guidelines, this book will make you a demon of the drawing underworld.

Price: £12.99

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How to Draw Graffiti Style
by Kevin Fitzpatrick

Publisher: Search Press
Edition: Spiral Bound

ISBN 13: 9781844487097

The art of graffiti is sometimes misunderstood. Though often associated with alternative culture, the 'art of letters' has actually been around for centuries. The free-flow nature and limitless possibilities of creating graffiti letters attracts artists from around the world, with participants from every continent, culture and age group. Its popular induction into the modern art world has made it commercially viable, and more and more people are practising this attention-grabbing artform. Whether you want to graffiti on paper, on canvas or on permitted walls, 'How to Draw Graffiti-Style' shows you how. Complete with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and expert hints and tips, you’ll be an urban art aficionado in no time.

Price: £12.99

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Draw Shojo Girls and Bishie Boys
by Inga Semisow

Publisher: Search Press
Edition: Paperback

ISBN 13: 9781844485291

The Japanese word 'shojo' literally means 'girl', and 'bishie' means 'boy'. In the world of manga, they are fantasy creatures, full of love, friendship and adventure. They are, at the same time, romantic and playful, and include elves, fairies, mermaids and attractive young heroes. They have big, shining eyes, slender bodies, cool clothes, and fantastic hairstyles, jewellery and flowers. In this book, the author explains how to draw these fantastic figures with the help of numerous step-by-step drawings, and how to add colour, shading and detailing. At the end of the book is a gallery of inspiring drawings to fire your imagination and set you on the path to creating manga characters of your own.

Price: £8.99

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Manga Chibis
by Sergio Guinot

Publisher: Search Press
Edition: Paperback

ISBN 13: 9781844485994

The super deformed illustration style exaggerates a character's features, usually resulting in gigantic heads. Although it is widely used by manga fans because it is easy to reproduce, learning to control it can be difficult. This book is aimed at all those who would like to start or to perfect this style. Centred around the tiny and fun chibis, this volume explains, step by step, how to start from scratch and arrive at the final finished product.

Price: £8.99

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Cartooning: Everything You Need To Know
by Franklin Bishop

Publisher: Search Press
Edition: Paperback

ISBN 13: 9781844485567

Discover how to create great cartoons in a wide range of styles and media, from comic-book line art to digital manga. More than 100 step-by-step sequences demonstrate all the skills you will need, from sketching basic body shapes using pencil and paint to computer rendering techniques. Learn how to exaggerate and distort your characters to a great comic effect; render funny expressions and body language; add backgrounds, lettering, and speech balloons. Includes advice on finding inspiration and developing your own style, insider tips from a professional cartoonist, and information on presenting and selling your finished artwork.

Previously sold as The Cartoonist's Bible.

Price: £9.99

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Mega Manga
by Keith Sparrow

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

All the techniques you need to create great manga characters, with step-by-step drawings in pencil, ink, and colour. Learn how to draw bodies and faces, eyes and hair, hands and feet, expressions and gestures, across a range of human and fantasy creatures. Includes galleries of finished art to show you the full range of what you can achieve, including scores of hairstyles, facial expressions, hand gestures, and body poses for you to practice, and add variety to your work. Pages of clothing, accessories and gadgets, weapons and vehicles for you to draw and colour and incorporate into your manga illustrations and stories, together with ideas for animals, including monsters and cute fantasy creatures, to help you build skill and confidence.
Price: £9.99

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Making Faces
by 8fish

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Paperback

This book shows readers fun, easy and effective techniques for all aspects of creating expressive faces and emotions for comics and cartoons.It covers the basic ingredients of an expression, including the eyes, nose, mouth and lips to different head shapes and angles with a final chapter covering storytelling techniques involving scenes with multiple characters interacting.
Price: £14.99

The Encyclopedia of Cartooning Techniques
by Steve Whitaker

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Paperback

Whether a cartoon uses universal humour, topical reference or sophisticated satire, the function of the cartoon is to put the point across directly and economically, so the cartoonist not only needs well-practiced drawing skills and a technical understanding of how to create visual impact but also an eye for the humorous potential of a situation, the telling detail or the significant moment. The book also looks at inspirations for your work, and how to translate real life events into cartoons. In the A-Z of techniques, specially commissioned artwork and step-by-step demonstrations show how to use pen and brush drawings, tonal shading and colour in a variety of expressive ways.
Price: £12.99

Draw Manga
by Bruce Lewis

Publisher Collins & Brown
Edition Paperback

The 'how to' manga books currently available are translations from the Japanese. They are often poorly translated, containing cultural assumptions not necessarily obvious or applicable to a Westerner. 'Draw Manga' takes an entirely fresh approach. Bruce Lewis explains manga and its roots, teaches the conventions of manga illustration, but encourages the reader to develop their own unique style. 'Draw Manga' builds your skills, from drawing the basic figure, creating believable characters and setting the scene, to developing a story and creating dramatic lettering. This comprehensive approach to thinking and drawing manga is the essential guide.
Price: £14.99

Fantasy! Cartooning
by Ben Caldwell

Publisher Sterling
Edition Paperback

Fantasy! Cartooning is ideal for kids and adults alike. Artists will find true insider tips on how to create mind-blowing scenes, awe-inspiring monsters, and more. Ben Caldwell explains all the complex stories and legends behind each image, too.
Price: £7.99

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How to Draw Stupid and Other Essentials of Cartooning
by Kyle Baker

Publisher GMC
Edition Paperback

Known for his sense of wit and whimsy, often veering into caricature, Kyle Baker offers readers a rare journey through his creative process; focusing on key areas such as: the illusion of movement; honest emotional reactions; infusing comedy into your pictures and much, much more. This hard-working instruction book provides artists of all levels with the essential skills needed for success and the know-how to capture that ‘elusive bubble of true stupidity’.
Price: £9.99

Cartoonists' and Illustrators' Trade Secrets
by Robin Hall

Publisher A & C Black
Edition Paperback

Taking up where his hugely successful Cartoonist’s Workbook left off, Robin Hall’s new book gives away all the secrets of professional cartooning. If you want to make a living as an illustrator, this is the book to show you how.
• Explains how to bring work up to professional standards.
• Gives facts about syndication, the greeting card industry, computing skills and more.
• Provides advise and information on setting up your own business with tips from famous illustrators.
• Hundreds of useful addresses and websites.
Price: £14.99

Character Design
by Chris Patmore

Publisher A & C Black
Edition Paperback

A handy guide to creating cutting edge cartoon characters for comic books, computer games and graphic novels. All the main character types e.g. hero, mentor, sidekick etc. are discussed and step by step illustrations show the basics of figure construction, proportioning and composition as well as portraying emotion, speed, movement and recoil. The figures range from manga-style cyber punks to superheroes to crazy cartoon critters. This is the complete guide for anyone wanting to enter the world of writing for comics.
Price: £14.99

Digital Manga Techniques
by Hayden Scott-Baron

Publisher A & C Black
Edition Paperback

This is the complete guide to creating professional-quality manga illustrations on your computer. All the most popular software packages are clearly explained, with advice on using scanners and formatting work for the web or print media. Step-by-step illustrations reveal the fundamentals of digital drawing, inking and colouring. There is also guidance on designing characters and developing storylines, creating cover artwork and getting work published.
Price: £14.99

The Monster Book of Manga
by Various

Publisher Harper Collins
Edition Paperback

As interest in manga comics and graphic novels continues to grow, this exciting style of drawing is becoming more and more popular. This monster-sized practical book offers both beginners and advanced readers a step-by-step guide to creating fantastical and enchanting illustrations, including orcs, dragons, fairies, nymphs and many more.Each creature is broken down into six stages and accompanied by clear instructions, taking the reader from an initial black and white sketch to the final colour artwork.
Price: £15.99

Beasts!
by Steve Miller

Publisher GMC Publications
Edition Paperback

Things with big scary teeth: lions, tigers, alligators. Things with long slithery bodies: rattlesnakes, anacondas, pythons. Things that lurk under the water waiting to BITE your leg off: sharks, Portuguese man-o’-wars, piranhas. Things that look all mild-mannered but would kill you as soon as look at you: bears, hippos, killer whales. Things with way too many legs: scorpions, killer bees, spiders. Things with that crush you in a vice-like grip and then eat you sllllooooowwwllllyy: Komodo dragons, monitor lizards, giant hawks. Things that may or may not exist but you don’t want to be the one to find out: yetis, sasquatches, Lock Ness monsters. Hungry, angry things. Fortunately, these terrifying monsters are unlikely to turn up in most artists’ studios, so let’s just stay inside where it’s safe, shall we? With paper and pen and the help of Beasts! How to Draw Fantastic Predators, Creepy Crawlies, and Cryptids, artists can create hundreds of their own scary creatures in the comfort of their own homes, with the curtains drawn and the doors locked.
Price: £11.99

The Cartoonist's Big Book of Drawing Animals
by Christopher Hart

Publisher GMC Publications
Edition Paperback

All of Chris Hart’s how-to-draw titles are best-sellers. And the best-sellers among all of his best-sellers are the ones about animals. Now The Cartoonist’s Big Book of Drawing Animals is ready to roar onto the market! All the most popular animals are here, including dogs, cats, horses, penguins, lions, tigers, bears, and elephants, as well as the favourite sidekick animals - pigs, kangaroos, giraffes, turtles. Simple step-by-step drawings show how to capture every cartoon emotion, from cutesy-sweet to begging to scheming, and how to create every box-office type, from baby animals to villain animals to clueless animals and much more. Faces, bodies, paws, feet, wings, tails - every part of dozens of animals is explained in this bumper book by the world’s leading author of instructional art books. It’s a mega-menagerie for cartoonists!
Price: £12.99

Draw Comics Like a Pro
by Al Bigley

Publisher GMC Publications
Edition Paperback

You want to draw comics like a pro? Now you can draw them better than a pro! Most comic artists today have drawn superhero after superhero, says author Al Bigley; they’ve almost forgotten how to draw without tons of overreaching, shading, and foreshortening. Draw Comics Like a Pro takes artists back to the basic principles of good drawing, teaching with clear, detailed step-by-steps how to draw figures in powerful poses; how to use close-ups, composition, and backgrounds for optimal storytelling effect; textures; how to use shadows and frames, typography and shadow effects; how to fix problem drawings; and much more. Crammed with insider tips and secrets, this book is a smash-pow-blammo reference for comic-book creators at all levels.
Price: £11.99

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