How to Draw Manga: The Female Figure (Manga University Presents ... How to Draw Manga)

Consistent with the whole Manga University series, this book is authentic, contemporary in the character styles, and packed full of actual instruction, not just example artwork. There is a lot of attention to small details in these books about how body shapes change with pose, how clothing moves, etc. that is absent from most beginner how-to-draw series. Overall, a top-tier book.It's worth noting for parents and teachers, that the target audience for this book is adults, it's not an erotic art manual, but it's not a how to draw Goku for kids book either. Breasts are covered in full detail, including how they deform, and even how to draw them being groped. Genitalia are not drawn, but countours through clothing are shown in places, and the latter chapter of the book on clothing includes BDSM harnesses and the like.

Love this drawing book! NOT FOR ANYONE UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE! GREAT drawing book as it shows REALISTIC AND MANGA female forms and exaggerated examples.As a professional artist I use this book extremely a lot!

Probably the best practice book I’ve ever read. I’ve been through 5-6 books now and this is by far the best especially for beginners. Most of the books I have read doesn’t have an actual step by step guide like this one does. Highly recommend

I love this book, it’s very descriptive, and the illustrations are so good and helpful

Very excellent for learning poses and strategies for drawing the female anatomy in the manga style.My only advice is learning about drawing more difficult areas before trying a project large . It starts by showing a rough outline to a finished product. Then the face and body proportions. Don’t try and draw the whole thing. Just practice the general body outline.The face section is excellent. Has a diagram of just about every angle you’ll every need. Great examples of eyes too.Further into the book you’ll get a better grasp on certain details. Work on those detailed areas and get a good idea of how they work. Then slowly start practicing putting them together.Did not realize there was outright nudity, but it actually works in its favor. Not overly lewd and very respectful.You’ll probably need another book for coloring/shading, as well as drawing hair. They don’t have any sections on that in this book. This is purely for anatomy and the intricacies of manga styled women.

I'm a small artist and i bought this book and i'm so glad i did! so many pages and helpful tips for drawing i recommend this for artist looking for help on there art progress

Just from skimming it was hardly inappropriate and was very formal when talking about its subject matter

Ive ordered a few different art books to learn from and this one was especially helpful for trying to learn anatomy and the anime art style at the same time. Great for beginner artists wanting to improve their skills!