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Anime and Manga: Manga! Manga! For You and Me
Learn the techniques behind the creation of anime.
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Title: Kids Draw Manga Shoujo
Author: Hart, Christopher
ISBN: 9780823026227
Call Number: j741.5 H251KS
Notes: Provides basic shapes and other techniques of cartooning, followed by illustrated, step-by-step instructions for drawing Manga Shoujo characters

 
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Title: Manga Mania: How to Draw Japanese Comics
Author: Hart, Christopher
ISBN: 0823030350
Call Number: 741.5952 H251m
Notes: Explains how to draw manga style comics, how to string a panel together, and how to represent characters, genres, robots, and poses.

 
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Title: Complete Idiot's Guide to Drawing Manga
Author: Layman, John S.
ISBN: 1592573355
Call Number: 741.5 L454c
Notes: Provides techniques and tips for creating cartoon characters, including detailed directions on how to draw facial expressions, bodies in motion, and combat weapons.

 
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Title: 500 Manga Heroes and Villains
Author: McCarthy, Helen
ISBN: 0764132016
Call Number: 741.5095 M127
Notes: Covers a range of manga styles.

 
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Title: Digital Manga Techniques: Create Suberb Quality Manga Artwork on Your Computer
Author: Scott-Baron, Hayden
ISBN: 0764130919
Call Number: 741.5095 Sco83d
Notes: Instructions on using software to create high-quality manga art.