Whether you’re a beginner picking up a pencil for the first time or an intermediate artist looking to break bad habits, here is your guide to navigating the world of manga instructional books.
But with hundreds of titles flooding the market—from Western knock-offs to authentic Japanese imports—how do you choose the right one? This guide dissects the genre, explaining not just which books to buy, but how to use them to go from stick figures to sequential art.
For those just starting, specific titles have become industry standards for their clarity and comprehensive approach:
After finishing a book, do not draw from memory. Go outside. Draw real people sitting in a café. Draw your shoe. Draw a tree.