The Complete Guide to Manga Composition
Learn the Art of Perspective and Dynamic Storytelling (Over 400 Illustrations!)
(Author) Shinji Matsuoka"In this beautifully illustrated book and complete coursebook, award-winning illustrator Shinji Matsuoka presents 80 striking case studies from leading Japanese manga artists. He explains in detail how these artists use the time-honored principles of composition, framing, cropping, color use, perspective and character posing! In hundreds of detailed notes and tips, Matsuoka also teaches you how to use color, shapes, framing, shadows and focal points to communicate your stories in a clear and engaging way."--
Shinji Matsuoka
Shinji Matsuoka was a Japanese author renowned for his novel "The Guest Cat," a lyrical and introspective tale of a couple's life transformed by a mysterious feline visitor. Matsuoka's poetic prose and ability to capture the beauty of everyday moments have made him a celebrated voice in contemporary literature.