Manga in Theory and Practice

Manga in Theory and Practice The Craft of Creating Manga - Manga in Theory and Practice

Hardback (13 Jul 2017)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Hirohiko Araki is the author of one of the longest-running and most beloved manga of all time, the epic fan favorite JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. According to him, manga is the ultimate synthesis of all forms of art, and in this book he reveals the secrets behind how to make the magic happen using concrete examples from his own work. Read all about his "golden ratio" for drawing, the character histories he draws up for each of the characters he creates, his methodology for storytelling inspired by the great Ernest Hemingway, and many more aspects of manga creation in this how-to guide penned by an industry legend.

Book information

ISBN: 9781421594071
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Imprint: VIZ Media, LLC
Pub date:
DEWEY: 741.51
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 226
Weight: 406g
Height: 152mm
Width: 216mm
Spine width: 22mm