How to Draw Manga Volume 1 : Compiling Characters

Though as an afterthought, this book, "How to Draw manga: Compiling Characters" could probably replace "Getting Started", as it does cover just about the same topics, in fuller detail. So if you don't feel like spending the $20 some odd dollars on "Getting Started", this one can easily take its place. but it certainly doesn't hurt to get both


A true asset   May 30, 2003
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

This particular book of the "How to Draw Manga" series helped me a lot when I was starting out. I think this is one of the best books they've written and frankly I hope it helps others as much as it has helped me.


Great Book   June 21, 2003
Jessica O'Donnell (West Yorkshire United Kingdom)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful

Excellent book, shows how to draw using blocks and lines.
Mostly very easy to understand, with cute little characters showing you what to do ^_^
Also showed some Japanese words and there meanings.
This book had 2 or 3 wrong translations but was overall a really good book ^^


Manga RULZ   December 12, 2004
Zakeeya
This book was great!! I go to www.howtodrawmanga.com a lot and their books are awesome!! Any amateur drawer who would like to draw manga should buy the Getting Started book and kit, as well as go to www.howtodrawmanga.com. This book is still helpful to me today. MANGA RULZ WHEN U CAN DRAW!!!


THIS BOOK RULZ!   June 14, 2005
2 out of 4 found this review helpful

I don't have the book but my best friend does and she shares it with me. You should see my before and after pictures! She normally points out errors to me,now once in a while i can point out some errors for her. I used to do "tomato" heads as ahe would call them,(just plain circles) but since i've read through the book I've gotten much better.I've learned how to position the head just right, i learned that the body is half the size of the legs, a chibi is 3-4 heads high,an adult is 7-8heads high,etc... This book is a great help for beginers and vetran drawers that want to renew their skills. since it comes in a series it will progress as you progress and help you along the way.You don't need to be an Anime and Manga geek like me and my friends to draw this different and very Unique style of art.