Synopsis Ninjas, mechas, samurais, exoskeletons, post-apocalyptic warriors, gigantic monsters... The Big Book of Manga will guide you step-by-step in showing you how to draw the spectacular characters that are featured in your favorite mangas. The Big Book of Manga includes more than 40 practical tutorial exercises, in addition to dozens of tips and reveals the most surprising tricks used by the very best professional manga illustrators. From the initial sketch to working with lighting and on to the final coloring stages, The Big Book of Manga will allow basic- level artists to reach a professional manga level, and help professionals improve their technique and keep up-todate with the latest international trends in the field of manga illustration. Manga started becoming popular in the West in the 70s, but it wasnt until the 90s, with the arrival of Akira and Dragon Ball, that mangaka fever really caught on. Peoples passion for manga has spread like wildfire until today its finally entered realms as diverse as anime, technology, videogames, music and even Japanese fashion.