Let's Draw Manga - Tokyo Urban-hip Hop Culture

Learn to draw manga staged in the heart of the trendy Tokyo urban & hip hop scene! With the exploding popularity of manga, there is an increasing interest in Japan amidst the younger generation like never before. This very unique publication gives us an in depth look of stylizations that make the urban & hip hop trend the dominant culture it is amongst youths today. Filled with useful information for drawing manga in this style and genre, this helpful guide takes you through some of the unique urban environments, city living conditions, and youth entertainment, which are essential elements for creating this growing trend in drawing manga. As an added bonus, the last section of the book offers a rough layout of an urban manga staged in a cosmopolitan Ikebukuro, a youth mecca... to give readers a sample of what a finalized urban and hip hop youth manga would look like. Instructed by Japanese street experts, with a rich variety of characters, both male and female, in their latest fashion, hanging out at the hippest scene in town, this book carries a whole lot of attitude!


Author/Artist: Makoto Nakajima, Big Mouth Factory
ISBN: 1569709874
Dimensions: 7 1/8" X 10 1/8"
Publisher/Copyright Info: © Digital Manga Publishing, Dec.2004

138 pages
English Text