Synopses & Reviews
As the Manga Boom sweeps the continent, a new wave of fresh, young talent has emerged, leading the way in the American manga scene!
Mangaka America features incredible art, fascinating tutorials, and insightful interviews with some of North Americas hottest professional manga creators!
Showcasing exclusive never-before-seen art and tutorials on everything from character design to digital toning, this book will inspire both art fans and aspiring artists alike. Don't accept imitations—get manga-making advice straight from the pros! Read the artists' own words as they describe their tips and techniques, and share their best work. You'll find everything from Gothic Lolitas, to gritty mechs, to sweeping shoujo, and more!
Featuring a forward by American manga pioneer Adam Warren (The Dirty Pair, Livewires), Mangaka America is a must-have for any manga lover's bookshelf!
Synopsis
Profiles top U.S.-based artists who are creating manga for American audiences, in a volume that highlights each depicted artist's unique contributions while sharing their perspectives on such topics as character design, layout, and color. Original.
Synopsis
"Mangaka" is a term for someone who creates manga. The artists in MANGAKA AMERICA represent the newest dynamic talents in the field and are professionally creating it for an American audience, something that was unheard of 20 years ago.
MANGAKA AMERICA showcases a selection of these US–based mangaka, highlighting each artist's unique contibution to the genre. Manga fans are often anxious to learn new skills and techniques, and this book also provides mini–tutorials in which each artist provides instruction on character design, layouts, digital inking, and coloring.
About the Author
SteelRiver Studio is comprised of award-winning graphic designer and illustrator Will Staehle, and Tania del Rio, a professional American manga artist who has done work for TOKYOPOP, Marvel Comics, and Archie Comics. SteelRiver Studio is proud to showcase the work of these talented artists is and committed to helping quality American manga achieve the recognition and respect it deserves.