Drawing Cutting Edge Fusion: American Comics with a Manga Influence

Drawing Cutting Edge Fusion: American Comics with a Manga Influence
by Christopher Hart

Drawing Cutting Edge Fusion: American Comics with a Manga Influence
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Author: Christopher Hart
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2005-10-01
ISBN: 0823001601
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Watson-Guptill

Book Reviews of Drawing Cutting Edge Fusion: American Comics with a Manga Influence

Book Review: Good for reference.....not much else
Summary: 3 Stars

In my opinion, any instructional book should show you how to complete a process from steps 1, 2, 3, 4, and then 5 (depending on how long the process is, of course). However, this book (like most of the Hart books I own) teaches, or rather shows, steps 1, 3, and then 5 with little explination in between. Most "lessons" follow this simple process: A very bare beginning, a nearly complete picture with little explination as to why things were added or changed, and finally a completed masterpiece.

The book's strong point(s) would have to be the fact that when structured lessons aren't being taught, the completed pictures work very well for points of reference. Everything from casual clothes to futuristic armor is shown, and can be built upon to create other designs. The book also covers points concerning comic page layouts and panels. These too are surprisingly well done; teaching character focus and different panel designs.

There are other area's covered, but I won't give away the entire thing here. It's probably better if you have a base for drawing, and not try to learn by starting with this book. On the other hand, if you're looking to expand on what you already know, or are looking for a reference book, this one may be worth a look.

Summary of Drawing Cutting Edge Fusion: American Comics with a Manga Influence

.Third title in the fabulously popular Cutting Edge series-more than 1000,000 sold

.Ideas and inspiration for fans of manga and American-style comics

Christopher Hart is the top-selling cartoon and drawing author of all time

American comics once dominated the world. Now the balance of power is changing, as anime (Japanese animation) and manga (Japanese comics) have exploded into the mainstream of American culture. Drawing Cutting Edge Fusion is the first-ever tutorial that shows how to draw American-style comics with a manga influence. With this book, artists learn to assimilate Japanese aesthetics into new-look comics: how to turn supermuscular bodies leaner and more athletic; how to make facial features more angular and elegant; how to draw hair in up-to-the-minute spiked or long styles. This dynamic fusion of cultures brings together exciting storytelling ande sophisticated design. Now artists can capture the best of East and West with Drawing Cutting Edge Fusion.

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