The seventh book in the best-selling Monster Book of Manga series, this exciting new volume features-for the first time ever-a merging of the Steampunk esthetic with manga characters. This exciting new volume is perfect for beginners and skilled manga artists alike. It pairs advanced illustration techniques with step-by-step instructions for creating a variety of manga characters with a Steampunk edge. Jorge Balaguer presents 40 characters typified by an aesthetic inspired by the industrialization of the western world. This aesthetic mixes elements of the Victorian era with futuristic technology. The result is a world of fantasy, mystery, romanticism, and adventure, where steam-powered machinery, velvet dresses, and gentlemen suits are accented with ray guns and digital technology. The drawing process takes place in just four steps: from the preliminary pencil sketches in black and white to the final full color artwork. Each step is accompanied by simple instructions and tips so that any amateur can get the tools and technical expertise needed to draw like a professional illustrator. Some characters: Steamboy, D. Gray Man, Shizuka, Black Butler, Professor Layton, Luther Arkright, Calamity Jack, Captain Swing, and Daisy Kutter among many others. A must have for any true manga enthusiast this book is sure to spark creativity and inspire readers to create their very own collection of romantically dark and edgy characters.
