Manga in Theory and Practice: The Craft of Creating Manga
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Manga in Theory and Practice: The Craft of Creating Manga
By (Author) Hirohiko Araki
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
10th July 2017
13th July 2017
United States
Classifications
General
Fiction
741.51
Physical Properties
Hardback
280
Width 146mm, Height 210mm, Spine 25mm
413g
Description
Hirohiko Araki is the author of one of the longest-running and most beloved manga of all time, the epic fan favorite JoJos Bizarre Adventure. According to him, manga is the ultimate synthesis of all forms of art, and in this book he reveals the secrets behind how to make the magic happen using concrete examples from his own work. Read all about his golden ratio of beauty for drawing, the investigative reports he draws up for each of the characters he creates, his methodology for storytelling inspired by the great Ernest Hemingway, and many more aspects of manga creation in this how-to guide penned by an industry legend.
Author Bio
Hirohiko Araki made his manga debut in 1981 with the Wild West story Bus Poker. He experimented with several genres, including mystery (Mashonen B.T.) and action-horror (Baoh), before beginning JoJos Bizarre Adventure in 1986. Propelled by imaginative storylines, weird imagery and individualistic artwork, JoJos Bizarre Adventure is one of the longest-running and most popular shonen manga ever. Arakis current works include a new series set in the JoJo universe, JoJolion.
