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How to be a manga artist / Balthazar Pagani, Azuka Osumi ; illustrations by Silvia Vanni ; pro tips by Fumio Obata ; translated from the Italian by Edward Fortes.

Pagani, Balthazar, 1975- (author.). Ozumi, Asuka, (consultant.). Vanni, Silvia, (illustrator.). Obata, Fumio, (contributor.). Fortes, Edward, (translator.). Thames and Hudson, (publisher.).

Summary:

"Featuring the work of Italian manga illustrator Silvia Vanni and told from the point of view of two young manga fans, How to Be a Manga Artist delivers a blend of professional advice and practical tips to guide aspiring creators, including how to construct a compelling narrative, develop characters your readers will fall in love with, and the basics of printing, digital-file setup, and self-promotion."--Amazon.com.

Record details

ISBN: 9780500660294
ISBN: 0500660298
Physical Description: 96 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Publisher: New York, New York : Thames & Hudson Inc., 2024.
Copyright: ©2024

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	What is manga? -- A brief history of manga -- Life as a mangaka -- Before you start writing manga -- Getting started by Fumio Obata -- Masters of manga -- Cult series.
Language Note:	In English, translated from the Italian.