{"product_id":"the-complete-guide-to-manga-composition-learn-the-art-of-perspective-and-dynamic-storytelling-over-400-illustrations-9784805318010","title":"The Complete Guide to Manga Composition: Learn the Art of Perspective and Dynamic Storytelling (Over 400 Illustrations!)","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA comprehensive guide that every manga illustrator needs to have--with scores of full-color examples from dozens of professional illustrators!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this beautifully illustrated book and complete coursebook, award-winning illustrator Shinji Matsuoka presents 80 striking case studies from leading Japanese manga artists. He explains in detail how these artists use the time-honored principles of composition, framing, cropping, color use, perspective and character posing! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn hundreds of detailed notes and tips, Matsuoka also teaches you how to use color, shapes, framing, shadows and focal points to communicate your stories in a clear and engaging way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe illustrated case studies in this book show you how to: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround your illustrations by using time-tested compositional principles as you position elements on the canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake the main character stand out through the use of framing to direct the viewer's gaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a sense of dynamism by using the lines formed by elements on the page to form a flowing path around the canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepict scenes from unexpected angles like low angle, telephoto and bird's-eye views to make a dramatic impression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-17874106\"\u003eMatsuoka\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/22\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 7.40w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9784805318010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 4805318015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-ART\"\u003eArt\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-ART004000\"\u003eTechniques | Cartooning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-ART\"\u003eArt\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-ART034000\"\u003eTechniques | Drawing | Pencil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-ART\"\u003eArt\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-ART023000\"\u003ePopular Culture\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eShinji Matsuoka\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and art instructor who made his debut working for the monthly Japanese manga magazine \u003ci\u003eGaro\u003c\/i\u003e. He has won several prestigious industry awards, including the Yasuji Tanioka Award and awards from \u003ci\u003eIllustration\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and \u003ci\u003eThe Choice\u003c\/i\u003e. After working at Yasuji Tanioka Productions, he began freelancing and has been producing illustrations for books and advertising campaigns. He has been an instructor at design schools and colleges since 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48455482933485,"sku":"9784805318010","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/files\/img_fad2eff0-034c-47cf-8906-9589b64acd2e.jpg?v=1753529174","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-complete-guide-to-manga-composition-learn-the-art-of-perspective-and-dynamic-storytelling-over-400-illustrations-9784805318010","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}