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Manga in Theory and Practice: The Craft of Creating Manga

Hardback

Main Details

Title Manga in Theory and Practice: The Craft of Creating Manga
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Hirohiko Araki
SeriesManga in Theory and Practice
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:280
Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 146
Category/GenreGraphic novels: Manga
ISBN/Barcode 9781421594071
ClassificationsDewey:741.51
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
Imprint Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
Publication Date 13 July 2017
Publication Country United States

Description

Hirohiko Araki is the author of one of the longest-running and most beloved manga of all time, the epic fan favorite JoJo's 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 Biography

Hirohiko Araki made his manga debut in 1981 with the Wild West story Buso Poker. He experimented with several genres, including mystery (Mashonen B.T.) and action-horror (Baoh), before beginning JoJo's Bizarre Adventure in 1986. Propelled by imaginative storylines, weird imagery and individualistic artwork, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is one of the longest-running and most popular shonen manga ever. Araki's current works include a new series set in the JoJo universe, JoJolion.