More How to Draw Manga Vol. 1: The Basics of Character Drawing

More How to Draw Manga Vol. 1 by Go Office is a practical guide to building manga characters from the ground up. This digital PDF edition gives you instant access to the complete 120-page volume. It is available for immediate download after purchase.

The book, first published in English in 2004, focuses on pencil techniques as the essential first step for manga artists. It leads you through sketching, faces, body proportions, and more.

Book Overview

Created by Go Office, this instructional book explains the basics of character drawing with a pencil. The chapters lead readers from simple sketching and doodling to facial features, figure proportions, and super-deformed characters. It emphasizes the pencil as the first step before moving on to pen.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• The importance of sketching and doodling as the first steps toward manga.
• How to draw faces starting with rough sketches, including profiles and facial features.
• Techniques for eyes, mouths, noses, eyebrows, and hair movement.
• Key points in drawing the figure, including body-to-head ratios and balancing proportions.
• How to draw super-deformed (chibi) characters.
• Practical advice on drawing characters with cars and avoiding common minor errors in manga.

Why This Book Matters

This book is part of the More How to Draw Manga series, designed to help aspiring artists build confidence in pencil before using pen. It reflects a Japan-originated instructional approach and has been available in English since 2004. For manga and anime fans, it offers a clear method for developing character drawing skills.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download and no physical item will be shipped. After purchase, you can access the PDF through your account or download link. It works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktops, mobile devices, and most PDF reading applications.

FAQ

How do I receive the book after purchase?
The PDF is available for instant download after checkout.

Will a physical copy be shipped?
No. This is a digital product, so there is no shipping or physical copy.

Which devices can I use?
The PDF can be read with Kindle apps, tablets, desktops, mobile devices, and standard PDF readers.

Add More How to Draw Manga Vol. 1 to your digital library and begin practicing the pencil-first approach to manga character drawing.

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