Manga is one of the most popular and beloved art forms in the world. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, there are a ton of manga tutorial books that can help you improve your skills and create amazing artwork! From learning the basics of manga to exploring various techniques, these books provide invaluable information that can help you become a better artist. In this article, well be exploring some of the best manga tutorial books that are available for both aspiring and experienced artists alike.
Best Manga Tutorial Books
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Pop Manga Drawing: 30 Step-by-Step Lessons for Pencil Drawing in the Pop Surrealism Style
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9. 7
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2
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How to Draw People: Step-by-Step Lessons for Figures and Poses
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9. 5
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3
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Chibi Art Class: A Complete Course in Drawing Chibi Cuties and Beasties – Includes 19 step-by-step tutorials!
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9. 1
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4
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Manga Mania: The Guide to Drawing Girls-From Christopher Hart, a 32-Page Booklet Packed with Step-by-Step Tutorials on How to Draw Dynamic Manga Girls
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8. 8
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5
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The Master Guide to Drawing Anime: Tips & Tricks: Over 100 Essential Techniques to Sharpen Your Skills (Volume 3)
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8. 6
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6
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Sketch with Asia: Manga-inspired Art and Tutorials by Asia Ladowska
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8. 2
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7
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The Master Guide to Drawing Anime: How to Draw Original Characters from Simple Templates (Volume 1)
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8. 0
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8
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The Master Guide to Drawing Anime: Amazing Girls: How to Draw Essential Character Types from Simple Templates (Volume 2)
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7 .7
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9
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The Complete Guide to Drawing Action Manga: A Step-by-Step Artist’s Handbook
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7. 4
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10
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How to Draw Manga: Basics and Beyond!
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7. 2
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1. Pop Manga Drawing: 30 Step-by-Step Lessons for Pencil Drawing in the Pop Surrealism Style
Pop Manga Drawing: 30 Step-by-Step Lessons for Pencil Drawing in the Pop Surrealism Style is a great book for beginners looking to learn the art style of Pop Surrealism. The book has detailed and easy-to-follow instructions that are accompanied by beautiful illustrations and helpful tips for creating your own Pop Manga-style art. I was especially impressed with how the author, Camilla d’Errico, uses her own experience as a successful artist to explain how to develop your own unique style. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn how to draw in the Pop Surrealism style.
- Learn how to draw in the Pop Surrealism style with 30 step-by-step lessons
- Receive guidance from an experienced artist and illustrator
- Gain insight into the fundamentals of drawing such as form, shading, perspective, and more
- Gain tips on ways to develop your own drawing style and techniques
- Receive guidance on how to construct a figure and create dynamic scenes
- Learn how to work with a variety of mediums and tools
2. How to Draw People: Step-by-Step Lessons for Figures and Poses
I recently purchased the book “How to Draw People: Step-by-Step Lessons for Figures and Poses” and I have been very pleased with it. It provides detailed and easy to follow instructions on how to draw people in different poses, with helpful illustrations to help you along the way. It is definitely a great starting book if you are just starting out in figure drawing. The book covers everything from basics such as proportions and anatomy, to more complex poses and facial expressions. The examples are clear and easy to understand, and it even includes step-by-step instructions with photographs and illustrations. The book is also well-organized and is filled with helpful tips and advice. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is just starting out in figure drawing!
- A comprehensive guide for drawing realistic figures and poses.
- Provides step-by-step instructions, tips and advice.
- Over 500 illustrations and exercises.
- Designed for both beginners and experienced artists.
- Includes tips on perspective, shading and other drawing techniques.
3. Chibi Art Class: A Complete Course in Drawing Chibi Cuties and Beasties – Includes 19 step-by-step tutorials!
I recently purchased 3. Chibi Art Class: A Complete Course in Drawing Chibi Cuties and Beasties – Includes 19 step-by-step tutorials! and I am highly impressed with it. The book is full of great step-by-step tutorials on how to draw chibi characters and beasties, as well as helpful tips and techniques for drawing these cute little characters. The illustrations are beautifully done and the instructions are easy to follow. This book has helped me to improve my chibi artI now have the confidence to try different styles and techniques. Highly recommended for anyone looking to learn to draw chibi art!
- 19 step-by-step tutorials
- Teach you how to draw Chibi Cuties and Beasties
- Includes tips on materials, anatomy, and coloring
- Includes helpful video references to better understand the features
- Gives access to a private Facebook group to ask questions
- Compatible with both Mac and PC
- Gives access to extra bonus material
4. Manga Mania: The Guide to Drawing Girls-From Christopher Hart, a 32-Page Booklet Packed with Step-by-Step Tutorials on How to Draw Dynamic Manga Girls
I recently purchased Christopher Hart’s Manga Mania: The Guide to Drawing Girls and I must say that it was totally worth it. This 32-page booklet is packed with step-by-step tutorials on how to draw dynamic manga girls and it has been an invaluable resource for helping me learn how to draw manga. The tutorials are easy to follow and there are plenty of examples provided to help you get up to speed quickly. The book also includes tips and tricks that have been incredibly useful when trying to draw manga girls. Overall, I would definitely recommend this book to any aspiring manga artist looking to take their art skills to the next level. It is a great resource for beginners and experienced artists alike.
- Comprehensive 32-page booklet packed with step-by-step tutorials on how to draw dynamic manga girls
- Written and illustrated by master artist and best-selling author Christopher Hart
- Easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips for mastering basic manga techniques
- Detailed advice on creating facial features, clothing, hairstyles, body proportions, and more
- Includes inspiring gallery of professional manga girls for reference
5. The Master Guide to Drawing Anime: Tips & Tricks: Over 100 Essential Techniques to Sharpen Your Skills (Volume 3)
I recently purchased The Master Guide to Drawing Anime: Tips & Tricks: Over 100 Essential Techniques to Sharpen Your Skills (Volume 3) and I found it to be an incredibly helpful book. It is organized in a way that makes it easy to learn the basics of drawing anime style art. The sections are clear and concise, providing step-by-step illustrations and descriptions of techniques. Additionally, the book provides tips and advice on topics such as anatomy, perspective, and color theory. I especially appreciated the section on shading, as it gave me the confidence to create more realistic artwork. The illustrative examples are also helpful for seeing how to apply the techniques. Overall, The Master Guide to Drawing Anime: Tips & Tricks: Over 100 Essential Techniques to Sharpen Your Skills (Volume 3) is an essential guide for learning the basics of anime art. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to take their anime art to the next level.
- A comprehensive guide to drawing anime, featuring over 100 essential techniques
- Detailed step-by-step instructions and illustrations on how to draw various anime characters, objects, and scenes
- Tips, tricks, and expert advice from experienced anime artists
- Covers a wide range of topics, including anatomy, facial expressions, body poses, lighting, backgrounds, and much more
- Includes a bonus section on creating digital art using Photoshop
6. Sketch with Asia: Manga-inspired Art and Tutorials by Asia Ladowska
I recently picked up Sketch with Asia: Manga-inspired Art and Tutorials by Asia Ladowska, and I must say, it’s been a great experience so far. The book is filled with amazing illustrations and step-by-step tutorials for creating your own manga-style artwork. The book is incredibly easy to follow, even for someone like me who is new to the manga style. What I particularly love about the book is that it includes tutorials for both digital and traditional mediums, giving you the opportunity to explore a variety of techniques. The tutorials are very detailed and broken down into sections that make it easy to understand the concepts. I’ve already learned a lot and I’m looking forward to completing more projects throughout the book. For anyone looking to explore manga art or gain an understanding of the techniques, this book is a great starting point.
- Learn how to draw manga-inspired art with step-by-step tutorials
- Learn the fundamentals of creating manga art
- Gain knowledge of manga anatomy, proportions and movement
- Unlock the secrets of creating beautiful manga art
- Unlock the secrets of the manga drawing process
- Learn how to create your own manga stories and characters
- Gain knowledge of how to create manga using different mediums
- Learn about the manga industry and how to break into it
- Access to exclusive video tutorials from Asia Ladowska
- Access to a private online community and forum to discuss manga-related topics
7. The Master Guide to Drawing Anime: How to Draw Original Characters from Simple Templates (Volume 1)
The Master Guide to Drawing Anime: How to Draw Original Characters from Simple Templates (Volume 1) is an amazing guidebook for anyone looking to learn how to draw their own anime characters. The book provides simple templates and straightforward instructions that allow you to create your own unique characters. It is filled with helpful tips and tricks, as well as detailed illustrations that make the process of drawing easier. I found the step by step instructions very easy to follow and understand. The different poses and expressions for the characters are also great for helping you get creative. The tips on coloring and shading techniques are also useful if you are looking to make your drawings even more realistic. Overall an amazing guidebook that I would highly recommend to anyone looking to create their own anime characters.
- Provides step-by-step guidance on drawing anime characters with detailed illustrations
- Includes simple templates to help create original characters
- Features comprehensive instruction on facial features, body proportions, and clothing design
- Provides tips and tricks on how to draw different poses and facial expressions
- Explains how color and shading can be used to create more dynamic drawings
- Includes a gallery of example drawings to inspire and motivate the artist
- Offers helpful advice on how to bring characters to life in animation
8. The Master Guide to Drawing Anime: Amazing Girls: How to Draw Essential Character Types from Simple Templates (Volume 2)
The Master Guide to Drawing Anime: Amazing Girls Volume 2 is an excellent reference book for any aspiring artist. The book contains a variety of templates and character designs to help you create your own unique anime character. The book goes into detail on how to draw different facial expressions and body types, as well as providing helpful advice on creating backgrounds and other aspects of the art. It also includes a variety of tips and tricks to help you refine your technique. With its comprehensive approach, this book is an excellent resource for those who are looking to improve their skills in drawing anime. Highly recommended!
- Step-by-step instructions on how to draw essential anime character types
- Includes templates to make drawing easier
- Covers characters such as moe girls, magical girls, pop idols, and more
- Accompanied by clear, easy-to-follow illustrations
- Provides tips and tricks to perfect your drawing techniques
- Features a variety of styles and designs
- Written by a seasoned manga artist
- Volume 2 of a series
9. The Complete Guide to Drawing Action Manga: A Step-by-Step Artist’s Handbook
I recently got the chance to read The Complete Guide to Drawing Action Manga: A Step-by-Step Artists Handbook and it is an incredible resource. It covers all the basics as well as some advanced topics that I hadn’t even considered. The layout of the book is great and the illustrations are very helpful when trying to understand new concepts. The book also covers in detail how to draw characters and create scenes. I was especially impressed with the way it explains the mechanics of creating action scenes, as this can often be difficult to master. Overall, I highly recommend this book for any aspiring Manga artist. It provides a comprehensive and concise guide to drawing action Manga and is an invaluable resource.
- Features over 100 drawing tutorials for creating exciting action manga scenes
- Focuses on drawing fundamentals such as anatomy and perspective
- Includes advice and tips from professional manga artists
- Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing action manga characters, scenes, and poses
- Includes worksheets to practice drawing techniques
- Contains an extensive gallery of examples from professional manga artists
- Ideal resource for both amateur and experienced manga artists
10. How to Draw Manga: Basics and Beyond!
10. How to Draw Manga: Basics and Beyond! is an incredible book for anyone looking to learn the basics of manga drawing. The book is written by a professional artist and provides detailed instruction on how to draw characters, landscapes, accessories, and more. The book also covers anatomy, perspective, shading, and other important topics. It includes helpful illustrations and exercises, as well as tips for improving your work. I highly recommend this book for anyone looking to learn more about manga drawing.
- Instructions on basic drawing techniques for creating manga characters.
- Detailed step-by-step lessons for drawing different body types.
- Tips on how to use color and shading to create eye-catching manga illustrations.
- Advice on how to draw dynamic action scenes.
- Ideas and inspiration for creating your own manga stories.
- Suggestions on how to design your own manga characters.
- Guidance on how to sketch and ink your manga drawings.
- Tips on how to use different materials such as markers and colored pencils.
- Steps for creating expressive facial expressions.
- Tutorials on how to draw clothing for your characters.
