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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 38
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This brilliant epic novel set in New York and Prague introduces us to two misfit young men who make it big by creating comic-book superheroes. Joe Kavalier, a young artist who has also been trained in the art of Houdiniesque escape, has just smuggled himself out of Nazi-invaded Prague and landed in New York City. His Brooklyn cousin Sammy Clay is looking for a partner to create heroes, stories, and art for the latest novelty to hit America the comic...
4) Monsters
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Pub. Date
2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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This book presents step-by-step instructions and advice for drawing manga monsters, such as the dragon, male mutations, female mutations, centaurs, werewolves, and aliens.
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Take a magic carpet ride through the hidden worlds of comics storytelling; witness a history more than 3,000 years old; explore the secrets between the panels; feel the energy of line and color; tap into the power of symbols, get a ring-side seat for the battle for words and pictures; and most of all, see why comics can be as vital and important as film prose or any other art form, through the fascinating process that leads to really understanding...
8) Robots
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Pub. Date
2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book presents step-by-step instructions for drawing manga robots, such as Magnus and X-O-Dus.
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Pub. Date
2015.
Description
"Nothing brings anime artists more satisfaction than creating their own original characters. ... [A]uthor Christopher Hart shows how to do just that by breaking down the basics of creating engaging and imaginative anime characters. Using simple templates as a starting point, artists will learn how to make a wide range of wholly original anime characters emerge."--Cover flap.
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Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
In this action-packed cartooning adventure, kids will have as much fun making comics as reading them! Once upon a time . . . a princess tried to make a comic. And with the help of a magical cartooning elf, she learned how - well enough to draw her way out of an encounter with a dangerous dragon, near-death by drowning, and into her very own adventure! Like the princess, young readers will discover that they already have the drawing and writing skills...
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Pub. Date
[2019]
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"Focusing on topics like anatomy, perspective, and character design, as well as brand new topics like manga art styles, digital art, and more, [this] is the next step for those looking to perfect their superhero rendering and create fantastic worlds perfect for today's modern comic book audience. With examples from his classic collaborations at Marvel Comics and from today's top comics artists, Lee builds on concepts only touched upon in his previous...
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Pub. Date
[2008]
Description
A course on comic creation--for college classes or for independent study--that centers on storytelling and concludes with making a finished comic. With chapters on lettering, story structure, and panel layout, the fifteen lessons offered--each complete with homework, extra-credit activities and supplementary reading suggestions--provide a solid introduction for people interested in making their own comics. Additional resources, lessons, and after-class...
14) Kids draw Manga
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Pub. Date
[2004]
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Contains easy instructions for children to draw manga characters.
15) Kids draw anime
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Pub. Date
2002.
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Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing a variety of human, animal, and other figures in the style of Japanese anime, covering general tips, details of specific features, and how to show action.
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Pub. Date
2012
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With big glossy eyes and soft pudgy cheeks, it's hard not to love manga chibis and critters. In this latest addition to the Walter Foster Studio series for tweens, aspiring artists can learn all about these cute creatures as they follow along with step-by-step drawing projects that range from a mischievous chibi princess and a roly poly ninja to a furry manga bunny and a cuddly panda cub. Also included is a chapter on how to render any animal or person...
19) Manga madness
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Pub. Date
[2004]
Description
Offers advice to help readers mimic their favorite Japanese comic book techniques, covering issues such as shading, perspective, and foreshortening, as well as Japanese terms and character types from within the style.
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