books by Graphic-Sha

books by Graphic-Sha

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Graphic-Sha

How to Draw Anime & Game Characters, Vol. 1: Basics for Beginners and Beyond

Tadashi Ozawa

Graphic-Sha, 2001

Great reference point for beginners.
After recently purchasing this book, I am quite pleased with the nature of it's explanations. The first section of the book is about basic technique and a look at how to pose a character naturally. The rest of the book is basically a bunch of well drawn images you can ...

A Complete Guide to Special Effects Makeup: Conceptual Artwork by Japanese Makeup Artists
Graphic-Sha

Graphic-Sha, 2007

Created by some of Japan's most talented and up-and-coming special effects make-up artists, this is the first Japanese language Special Effects Make-Up "how-to" guide! From easy "scar" make-ups to basic techniques to masks and full-scale prosthetics, each process is covered in a fully illustrated, step-by-step process.

How to Draw Manga Volume 2 Compiling Techniques (How to Draw Manga)

Society for the Study of Manga Techniques

Graphic-Sha, 2000

It's all about backgrounds and tones
A complement to the first book in this series, this edition focuses on backgrounds and effects. That said, it covers action lines, perspective, and toning with insider techniques such as drawing motion lines using a thumb tack, etching, applying tone, and creating tone ...

How to Draw Anime & Game Characters, Vol. 2: Expressing Emotions

Tadashi Ozawa

Graphic-Sha, 2001

Wonderful
This is a great book that provides drawing instructions on expressing emotion in anime and game characters. Helpful illustrations.

How To Draw Manga Volume 1: Compiling Characters (How to Draw Manga (Graphic-Sha Numbered))

The Society For The Study Of Manga Techniques

Graphic-Sha, 1999

Great intro
Most people will just think that this book will teach you how to draw, in essence it goes further explaining the work putting together the whole Manga. It had my attention from the first moment that I picked it up. This'll let you get a good feel for every section ...

Techniques for Drawing Female Manga Characters

Hikaru Hayashi

Graphic-Sha, 2000

Perfect for perfecting female characters
This is the book if your having trouble with females characters or looking to improve it some more. All of the other people complaining about nudity should just stfu. If they're in clothing how do you get the details you really need to improve your drawings. You have ...

How to Draw Manga: Occult & Horror

Hikaru Hayashi

Graphic-Sha, 2001

Very good
This is a very good book, helping alot on making scenes as scary as needed.

How To Draw Manga: Sketching Manga-Style Volume 1: Sketching As Composition Planning (How to Draw Manga)

Hikaru Hayashi, Takehiko Matsumoto, ...

Graphic-Sha, 2007

A great tool to start you off in the right direction.
I was really surprised when I was actually able to get this book in my hands!!! I waited so many months before I could order this book! Any way, this book is comprised from three different artists', Hikaru Hayashi, (my fav by the way) Takehiko Matsumoto, and Kazuaki ...

More How To Draw Manga Volume 1: The Basics Of Character Drawing (Manga Technique)

Go Office

Graphic-Sha, 2004

This book is awesome!
This book has really helped me figure out how to draw manga step-by-step. I got it for my birthday and I'm always using it. It's got some really great stuff in it, so I would recommend it to anyone who has *some* experience.

How to Draw Manga: Bodies & Anatomy

Society for the Study of Manga Techniques

Graphic-Sha, 2001

Excellent for Animation students
I've collected many anatomy books, but what makes this one unique is that it shows both the simple (shapes) and finished drawing in several camera viewpoints, and illustrates muscle changes (like when raising an arm), again both in simple (rough animation) and finished ...

How To Draw Manga Volume 22: Bishoujo Around The World (How to Draw Manga)

Hikaru Hayashi

Graphic-Sha, 2001

Excellent ref book to have!
When I saw this book, I simply had to have it! If you are looking for a book that helps you get a good idea of different ethinicities, then this is a book for you! This book teaches you the certain attributes of different race characters on how to correctly draw them, ...

How To Draw Manga Volume 26: Making Anime (How to Draw Manga)

Yoyogi Animation Gakuin, AIC

Graphic-Sha, 2003

Very good concise reference
This book is definitely for someone with a bit of knowledge in animation and manga in general. Personally, I love concise texts (like this one) because they go straight to the point and only really say stuff that needs to be said. This book introduces you to ...

How to Draw Manga Compiling Application and Practice, Vol. 3

Various

Graphic-Sha, 2000

VERY helpful book!
I loved this book the moment I cracked it open. Lots of great tips on how to draw houses (inside and outside), trees, clouds, water, rocks, and all sorts of nature things that I couldn't draw before. I highly recommend this book to any artist. Some drawing skills are ...

How To Draw Manga: Ultimate Manga Lessons Volume 3 (How to Draw Manga)

Hikaru Hayashi, Go Office

Graphic-Sha, 2005

A great character guide.
I know there are alot of people who have trouble with distinguishing their characters. If you are one of those people, then this book is definitely for you!! This book is all about helping you put different traits in your characters so that people can tell them apart. ...

How to Draw Anime & Game Characters, Vol. 3: Bringing Daily Actions to Life

Graphic-Sha, 2001

A book worth your money
Ozawa does a wonderful job again! He inititally starts the book on drawing your character using perspective giving a numerous amount of pointers and examples. Then giving basic action poses (walking, running, sitting, standing, laying down, etc) and going into ...