Manga Now! - How to Draw Action Figures for Graphic Novels

Want to add more power, speed and drama to your drawings? This action-packed guide to drawing action manga contains all the basics followed by 17 action-packed step-by-step pin-ups for the aspiring graphic novelist.

Written and illustrated by manga artist Keith Sparrow, this comprehensive and inspiring guide

• starts with an introduction to manga basics, showing you how to create the ideal workspace, how to overcome fear of a blank page, and how to draw all the elements you’ll need, from hands and eyes to perspective and light and shade.
• guides you step by step through 17 exciting, action-packed pin-ups – allowing you to explore a range of poses, characters and perspectives.

Follow the step by steps and the basic techniques to build up your confidence and before you know it you’ll be creating your own action drawings and characters!