Kidnapping inventors stealing from art museums conducting acts of piracy on the high seas. Will Manfred ever learn his lesson? He is even nasty to his own henchmen! John Fardell's inventive story & richly detailed artwork combine to make an exciting hilarious book that children will want to read time & time again. ...

Containing 5 bestselling books by a variety of authors this bundle is perfect for any fan of Manga books. This Bundle will make an excellent gift or be a wonderful addition to any bookshelf. Please note: The content of the books within the Manga Bundle may not be suitable for children. Book Bundles
- What You Will Receive Although we cannot guarentee the exact books you will receive you can be assured you will be getting great value for your money as each Manga Bundle will have an approximate RRP of £40 saving you around £27 (67%) Photography: Please note: Images are for illustrative purposes only. Each bundle is individual therefore we cannot guarentee the exact titles you will receive. Cover illustrations may vary from those shown. "
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The super deformed illustration style exaggerates a character's features usually resulting in gigantic heads. Although it is widely used by manga fans because it is easy to reproduce learning to control it can be difficult. This book is aimed at all those who would like to start or to perfect this style. Centred around the tiny & fun chibis this volume explains step by step how to start from scratch & arrive at the final finished product. ...

For novices & manga fans alike here is the perfect set of inspiring artistic jump-starts for the creative child in everyone. No age limits & no drawing skills are required. There are enough magical details & finishing flourishes needed to keep children of all ages occupied for hours on end. ...

If you love Manga youll eat Manga For Dummies right up. This step--by--step guide shows you how to create all of your favorite Manga characters from rough sketch through final full--color renderings. Youll build your skills as you draw animals mythical creatures superheroes teenagers & villains--along with their weapons cars & homes. Soon youll be inventing your own characters & placing them in stylish poses & stirring action scenes. Before you know it youll be knocking out storyboards & plotlines for you own Manga book. Find out how to: * Gear up for drawing with all the right tools & materials * Develop the basic skills of Manga figure drawing * Customize & accessorize your Manga characters * Design spectacular weapons gadgets mechas & vehicles * Create 3--D drawings & give characters motion & emotion * Write an exciting Manga Story Complete with a stunning full--color 8 page insert Manga for Dummies is your real--life guide to the ultimate fantasy world. ...

The women of manga are famous for their alluring sexy looks. They play a major role in all genres of manga from the female fighter pilot & the sophisticated spy to the feisty headstrong teenager & the magical elf queen. To excel in drawing manga style the aspiring artist must be able to draw a female lead who can kick butt when she needs to but is attractive enough to win the heart of the hero. With Christopher Harts clear step-by-step drawings & dynamic easy-to-follow text MANGA MANIA BISHOUJO teaches aspiring artists how to handle basic anatomy & womens muscles hands & nails seductive outfits extreme hair styles & also how to capture body language alluring expressions & create chemistry
- everything to make manga women who will strike fear in the hearts of the enemy...and inspire love in the heart of the hero.
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From Japanimes award-winning Manga University imprint comes Manga Without Borders Volume 2" a collection of Japanese-inspired comic art created by artists from all four corners of the world. This all-new collection continues the tradition established in the first volume of presenting works that reflect not only the unmistakable influence Japanese manga has had on artists in Europe Africa North & South America Asia & Oceania but also the unique cultural perspectives those artists themselves have brought to the genre. Each full-page illustration is presented alongside a written profile of the creator." ...

As a child Robin Bayley was enchanted by his grandmothers stories of Mexican adventures: of bandits wild jungle journeys hidden bags of silver & a narrow escape from the bloody Mexican Revolution. But Robin sensed there was more to these stories than anyone knew & so he set out to follow in the footsteps of his great-grandfather. The Mango Orchard" is the story of parallel journeys a hundred years apart into the heart of Latin America. Undaunted by the passage of time & a paucity of information Robin seeks out the places where his great-grandfather Arthur Arturo Greenhalgh travelled & lived determined to uncover his legacy. Along the road Robin encounters witches drug dealers a gun-toting Tasmanian Devil & an ex-Nazi diamond trader. He is threatened with deportation offered the protection of Colombian guerrilla fighters & is comforted by the blessings of los santos. He falls in love with a beautiful Guatemalan girl with mystical powers & almost gives up his quest until a sense of destiny drives him on to western Mexico & the discovery of much much more than he had bargained for." ...

As a child Robin Bayley was enchanted by his grandmothers stories of Mexican adventures: of bandits wild jungle journeys hidden bags of silver & a narrow escape from the bloody Mexican Revolution. But Robin sensed there was more to these stories than anyone knew & so he set out to follow in the footsteps of his great-grandfather. The Mango Orchard" is the story of parallel journeys a hundred years apart into the heart of Latin America. Undaunted by the passage of time & a paucity of information Robin seeks out the places where his great grandfather Arthur Arturo Greenhalgh travelled & lived determined to uncover his legacy. Along the road Robin encounters witches drug dealers a gun-toting Tasmanian Devil & an ex-Nazi diamond trader. He is threatened with deportation offered the protection of Colombian guerrilla fighters & is comforted by the blessings of los santos. He falls in love with a beautiful Guatemalan girl with mystical powers & almost gives up his quest until a sense of destiny drives him on to western Mexico & the discovery of much much more than he had bargained for." ...

A modernist masterwork that has more in common with films than traditional novels John Dos Passos Manhattan Transfer"



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