Japanese comickers : draw anime and manga like Japan's hottest artists

Where else can you find such an incredible collection of 14 young comic, anime and manga artists willing to share the secrets of their techniques? Each artist includes a brief biography, the most representative work and a gallery of their best work with step-by-steps on how to create the work. The last chapter features a who’s who in the industry or "Tree of Japanese Comickers" and information about the art materials used by each artist along with a glossary of terms unique to Japanese comic/anime illustrations. Explores manga and anime drawing techniques by examining the work of contemporary artists including Hirofumi Fujiko, Nanamirio, Shunpei, Nini, Mey Suzuki, and Ippei Gyoubu, ranging in style between cute, pop, and exotic. Where else can you find such an incredible collection of 14 young comic, Anime and manga artists willing to share the secrets of their techniques? Each artist includes a brief biography; the most representative work and a gallery of their best work with step-by-steps on how to create the work. The last chapter features a who's who in the industry or Tree of Japanese Comickers and information about the art materials used by each artist along with a glossary of terms unique to Japanese comic/anime illustrations A brief history of Japanese manga and anime is followed by a selection of artwork by artists with differing styles, each accompanied by a step-by-step description of the artist's technigues, supplies, etc., used in the creation of a particular illustration.