Start with the power of visual language and the storytelling medium that is manga. Manga is a unique drawing style and ideal for making subjects like history and politics appealing to a wide audience.

Manga For Dummies teaches you the basics of drawing in the soft stylistic form of manga. This step-by-step guide shows how to apply the basic rules of manga figure drawing, whether you are a beginner or a professional artist. You will learn to create manga characters, from rough sketch to final rendering.

Simple drawing exercises help you develop your skills. Additionally, you can add interest and depth to your drawings with ideas and techniques from a manga professional. This book also covers how to create scripts and storyboards to tell a fantastic manga story from start to finish.

Gather the tools you will need—including the latest digital illustration tools. Learn what makes manga drawing different from other forms of illustration and create captivating characters, stories, and visual settings. Share your creations and join the manga community on social media. If you are a fan of manga and other graphic arts and want to start drawing your own characters and stories, this is the guide for you.