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Silly question ...
Does anyone know of any good "how to draw anime" books? I haven't been able to find any in bookstores. I mean, I know that's where they are supposed to be and all, so it sounds like a weird question, but I haven't found any. I probably just didn't look well enough, but oh well, I thought I would ask anyway.
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Aijou - Posts: 44
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This isn't a silly question. ^^ Though it might fit better in the art section.
I've personally found the "How to Draw Manga" books pretty helpful, yet not extremely detailed.
I've personally found the "How to Draw Manga" books pretty helpful, yet not extremely detailed.
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CobaltAngel - Posts: 1950
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Well, actaully my friend bought it for me. ^^;;; But I think he got it from a bookstore... and I'm pretty sure you can buy them online at amazon.com.
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CobaltAngel - Posts: 1950
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When I went to disney world I only got to spend a regrettably short time in the big japanese store at epcot! They did have a couple of HTDM books there though 
So, uh, if you ever happen to stop by disney world you can get one there.. otherwise, try b&n (bn.com)!
So, uh, if you ever happen to stop by disney world you can get one there.. otherwise, try b&n (bn.com)!
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you can usually get them at bookstores in the art books section.
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My kids have the How to Draw Manga series Volumes 1 - 8 plus extra issues that cater to certain topics, such as Bishoujo drawing and anatomy and such. They are very worthwhile and I believe it's in the UCLA curriculum as a manga drawing course - not absolutely positive since I heard about this from someone.
I bought them from various anime stores, online, Waldenbooks and other book stores in the art section. I'm sure someone has already stated this, but I just felt like typing here.
I bought them from various anime stores, online, Waldenbooks and other book stores in the art section. I'm sure someone has already stated this, but I just felt like typing here.
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They have em at barnes & nobles where i live 
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There are alot of "How to draw anime/manga" books out there. You should be able to find them in your local book store's art section or manga section. I would warn you, though, to be careful and look through the book before you buy it. Often many of these books get carried away in teh fanservicey area when teaching you to draw people. So-- umm, Ye be warned.
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We used to have a thread on this, but I can't find it ... hmm.
Anyway, I own the How To Draw Manga series, which is good, except that some of them have instructions on how to draw "more revealing" poses ... something we don't really need to know (this was, unsurprisingly, in the Couples book). They can be somewhat fanservicey, so check the book first before you buy it if this is going to be an issue for you personally.
I also have The Art of Drawing Manga by Ben Krefta which is a nice volume on face work, although his art style isn't always appealing to me. Barnes and Noble also sells it in a gift set with some cheap-o art tools, a nice package if you just have a pen and paper and need a little help getting started (or you can buy the book by itself).
Anyway, I own the How To Draw Manga series, which is good, except that some of them have instructions on how to draw "more revealing" poses ... something we don't really need to know (this was, unsurprisingly, in the Couples book). They can be somewhat fanservicey, so check the book first before you buy it if this is going to be an issue for you personally.
I also have The Art of Drawing Manga by Ben Krefta which is a nice volume on face work, although his art style isn't always appealing to me. Barnes and Noble also sells it in a gift set with some cheap-o art tools, a nice package if you just have a pen and paper and need a little help getting started (or you can buy the book by itself).
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