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    How to Draw Manga Boys in Simple Steps

    Part of How to Draw

    Author Yishan Li
    Paperback
    $9.95 US
    Search Press
    8.56"W x 11.5"H x 0.2"D   | 7 oz | 70 per carton
    On sale May 18, 2015 | 32 Pages | 9781782211259
    Age 10 and up | Grade 5 & Up
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    28 different characters, poses and expressions that offer a dynamic selection of Manga-style male figures.
    Drawing boys is a very popular subject within the manga genre and this book is perfect for anyone seeking to learn the basics of creating these delightful characters.
    Library Journal 2015

    These two titles from artist Li (Mecha Manga) provide text-free, step-by-step guidance for drawing manga characters. Sequential color-coded sketches walk the reader through illustrating many charming human manga personalities. A simple exercise per page ends with a full-color, finished character illustration. Aside from the author’s short introduction, no other words are found in these guides. Li takes similar approaches to depicting girls and boys, emphasizing energetic poses and narrative suggestion in both books. Portraying a range of emotions and facial expressions in the manga style is demonstrated throughout. VERDICT Ideal for children and younger teens. 
    © Search Press
    Yishan Li is a professional Manga artist who lives in Shanghai. Yishan has been drawing manga since 1998 when she was in high school and she has subsequently been published internationally in China, North America, France and the UK. Visit her website www.liyishan.com. View titles by Yishan Li

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    28 different characters, poses and expressions that offer a dynamic selection of Manga-style male figures.
    Drawing boys is a very popular subject within the manga genre and this book is perfect for anyone seeking to learn the basics of creating these delightful characters.

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    Library Journal 2015

    These two titles from artist Li (Mecha Manga) provide text-free, step-by-step guidance for drawing manga characters. Sequential color-coded sketches walk the reader through illustrating many charming human manga personalities. A simple exercise per page ends with a full-color, finished character illustration. Aside from the author’s short introduction, no other words are found in these guides. Li takes similar approaches to depicting girls and boys, emphasizing energetic poses and narrative suggestion in both books. Portraying a range of emotions and facial expressions in the manga style is demonstrated throughout. VERDICT Ideal for children and younger teens. 

    Author

    © Search Press
    Yishan Li is a professional Manga artist who lives in Shanghai. Yishan has been drawing manga since 1998 when she was in high school and she has subsequently been published internationally in China, North America, France and the UK. Visit her website www.liyishan.com. View titles by Yishan Li

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