Step-by-Step Manga - Gecko Keck

From Search Press, Step-by-Step Manga by Gecko Keck is a paperback guide designed to help you build confidence in manga drawing through clear, structured tuition. With step-by-step instructions, tips and practice exercises, it’s suited to teens and adults who want a straightforward introduction or a way to refine existing skills.

Across 6 sections, Keck covers core drawing fundamentals such as faces, bodies and movement, before moving on to clothing and expressive character emotions. You’ll also find guidance on perspective, backgrounds, and both digital and hand-colouring, helping you develop more complete scenes and character-led storytelling. Style-focused chapters explore how to draw characters in shojo manga, shonen manga and chibi manga, making it easier to experiment and find a look that feels personal. With 350 colour illustrations across 144 pages, it’s a practical resource for learning, practising and developing your own manga characters and stories.

Key features

• Step-by-step manga drawing guide with tips and practice exercises
• Structured into 6 sections
• Covers faces, bodies and movement
• Includes clothing and emotion-focused character drawing
• Guidance on perspective, backgrounds, and digital and hand-colouring
• Explores shojo manga, shonen manga and chibi manga styles
• ISBN: 9781800921733

Specifications

• Author: Gecko Keck
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 144
• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 21 March 2024
• Illustrations: 350 colour illustrations

Sizing

215 x 232 x 14 mm

Rackhams Reference : BJQJ5LDPZF