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ZaXo-KenIchi [2012-02-25 11:20:14 +0000 UTC]

Well, I have yet to actually see any more of the book than what you've shown in your Youtube vids. But I will be getting it as soon as possible, and therefore will then possibly have more helpful info to give.

That being said, I would personally love to have a book in my collection about much more advanced techniques; possibly one even directed more toward the things in manga people often miss, or don't think about when creating a manga (I know you brushed up on paneling, bubble placement, and such in the first book, but more about the process of manga creation -as well as little quirks- would be great). Maybe even some stuff about publishing? As you've stated before (and I completely agree), you sometimes find that many manga drawing books aren't particularly great. They usually try to simply emulate the style without any of the soul... any genuine manga-ness to them. And even those that are great books (the Idiots Guide being my personal favorite) don't go that in-depth for people who already know the basics. I personally feel that I'm already past most of the basics of manga, and I can't seem to find any books on more advanced stuff. Seeing as I'm hoping to make a life out of manga-style art, it's kind of important to know more than basic styling cues and anatomy. I want to know more about what exactly can make the metaphorical heart of a manga beat. The most important thing though, is to continue to show that the manga style can be endlessly diverse. You need to make sure that you're helping people learn about manga... not any particular style of it. But if your previews of your first book are anything to go by (and obviously your Youtube videos as well), I don't think you have a problem with that.

Lol, a little long-winded, but hey... I've been searching for a book like that forever to no avail.

Your humble apprentice,
ZaXo Ken'Ichi

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Custom-toolfool [2012-02-25 11:16:55 +0000 UTC]

one thing i've noticed with a lot of "how to draw" books is that they all assume that people can naturally and easily just turn their character to face the other way like from a 3/4 profile to the left then switch him/her to looking right... i remember as a kid having a lot of trouble with that sometimes... also drawing a character so that it looked the same... it could be rally helpful to maybe suggest ways in which to make it easier to make a character easy to repeat. so that when you draw him/her the first time you can then redraw that characer and still make it look like the same person.

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Laurox [2012-02-25 10:16:47 +0000 UTC]

Mines coming on March
Can't wait to have it ....

Why does it take so long to cross the ocean and come in France ??

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Pokekid2597 [2012-02-25 10:13:55 +0000 UTC]

I was wandering if you could show how to draw hair movements like when running or jumping and stuff...

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VikyVictim [2012-02-25 09:49:08 +0000 UTC]

I want this booooks ;c

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vi0lentvicky [2012-02-25 09:34:23 +0000 UTC]

i haven't seen the book, but a tutorial on different textures of clothing would be nice

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Jopilatje [2012-02-25 09:19:05 +0000 UTC]

I'd really love to see how you draw manga-animals (if they aren't in the first book yet).

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NyoTheNek0 [2012-02-25 08:49:31 +0000 UTC]

So, I have seen that you show how drawing hands, but Ibelieve it is only hands in a very big size. But in illustrations, or in a comic book, people can't draw very detailled hands or in very big size (or only if the panel is only a hand!)

So I would suggest to show how to draw hands in littler size, in a panel, and so on, because I find it more difficult than drawing it in a big format.

But then, I don't have the book yet, so I can't tell if you already had a section like that in the first group ^^"

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DoaWin [2012-02-25 08:21:07 +0000 UTC]

Quantum Mechanics and the theory of relativity with a little bit of rocket science.

Actually, hehe- I think the second book should be more advanced and be more realistic; focusing on anatomy, color theory and more of the technical part of drawing. It should be simple with telling allot of information while not being over whelming. When I read the more advanced books they sometimes seem more like a text book while others seem like an art book. When I watch your how draw it has balance, simple and detailed. It makes sense and able to grasp how to do it. You left a Mark on all of us. HUUUUUURRRP

(List some things here.)
Different midiumes techniques
Preserving drawings and storing them.
Character design.
Anatomy
Transportation Machines. (Like segways and mobility scooters.)

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Skatora [2012-02-25 07:54:03 +0000 UTC]

I haven't read your book yet, so I'm not sure if you've covered this, but... I think there needs to be a more in-depth discussion on the nuts-n-blots of manga: paneling, word bubbles, and sound effects. "Manga," after all, is technically not an art style, but a type of comic book.

I haven't found a single good resource on those topics; every "How To" manga/comic guidebook I've read primarily covers drawing figures, which is very helpful, but I would love to see a book that primarily covers producing pages. I want to know from script to printing what it takes to actually make manga; not just draw it.

How far should you script out your story? How do you accurately translate a script page to a manga page? What's the best way to panel drama/action/romance/comedy/etc. scenes? How big should I make my word bubbles/text? What's the best style for my word bubbles if my characters are talking like this? What's the best "font" for sound effects? What's the best placement for word bubbles/sound effects in my panels?

There's a million more questions where those came from; and those are just the most basic of manga comicking, but the hardest to find answers to! Please make your second book a basic on those topics! You're awesome!!!

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Kizeal [2012-02-25 07:52:58 +0000 UTC]

wilst i havent read the first one it would be great to see a seires that goes from beginner to pro

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LexIsAwesome7 [2012-02-25 06:42:19 +0000 UTC]

coloring. I know that sounds silly, but I mean not only coloring with, say, colored pencils, but with watercolors and paints and anything else you might know how to use to color. Thanks! Looking forward to getting my book when I have money!

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MollyCW [2012-02-25 06:27:09 +0000 UTC]

Since the first book is a kind of mix of beginning and advanced lessons, I'd kinda like to see more advanced stuff in the second one. That way, people can start with the first, and as they improve, move on to the second one.

I've only seen bits and pieces of the first Mastering Manga--I'm waiting for the paperback copies to come out--so I don't know how many of these things you've already done, but if you could do a couple step-by-steps of some difficult hand positions, it'd be REALLY helpful. And also, maybe a little on how rain, snow, wind, etc. affects the characters. I can never seem to get "wet" hair and clothing to lay right. On clothing--maybe something on how different types of fabrics lay and wrinkle? Not all of them, of course, just something on the thin, medium, and thicker fabric types would be nice.

Thank you so much! It's so awesome that you're doing this! I already couldn't wait for the first one, and now I'm excited for this, too!!

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KGScribbles [2012-02-25 06:19:07 +0000 UTC]

I just recently ordered your book but it hasn't gotten to me yet, so sorry if I'm suggesting something that's already in there, but I would love to know how to draw weather. Snow, rain, wind, ect... I never know how to represent it. Also how peoples clothes would look like if they were, say, standing in the rain with no umbrella.

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Iiida3 [2012-02-25 06:18:51 +0000 UTC]

Well... I'll say, that you could consider the new book with the first pages to start from beginner's base, and then in the end, of the book, you go advanced. Because that's what the timeline of a process for a person to begin with the basics - and then you go a little bit further - and then you go advanced darwing. right?

(Did that give any sense? i'm from Denmark, so i'm not sure it did!) (I BOUGHT YOUR NEW BOOK! I CAN'T WAIT FOR IT TO SEE IT!!!!!!) <3 <3 <3 <3

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Rohan166 [2012-02-25 06:18:11 +0000 UTC]

Well , After seeing your videos I have gotten kind of adept at drawing people.
What I still have a problem is with drawing people from above or below , you know at an angle , kinda like perspective.
Also , I have a problem in displaying dynamic scenes , like how to make the clothes blow with the wind.
I hope you address these in your book.

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silveretriever206 [2012-02-25 06:08:35 +0000 UTC]

I think you should include animals inside the second How To Draw Book. Backgrounds, such as a forest or desert, is nice, too. Where to put shading, and light sources should be included.
I think animals should definetly be in the second book. I can't wait 'till it's out!

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Elemmingphant [2012-02-25 05:59:58 +0000 UTC]

advanced and beginner

backgrounds? idk lighting? idk i didn't seen M.M.

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Kaylimepie [2012-02-25 05:47:46 +0000 UTC]

Mines still shipping so i haven't seen much yet
I think a more advanced book would be helpful as Mastering manga seems to be a bit of a middle ground to beginners book ( again i haven't read it yet so sorry if this is incorrect)

The one thing that Is never covered properly for me is motion, and im not just talking about hair or clothes I mean how to draw the whole body so that it looks believable in motion.. if that makes sense...

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Lethera [2012-02-25 04:37:18 +0000 UTC]

I really like it when people include poses and such, though I haven't seen the book. Poses, and expressions, really help to go from drawing static manga people to lively ones. I checked out this book from the library: [link] and I think it was more useful than other manga how-to books I've seen.

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Nirassil [2012-02-25 04:33:19 +0000 UTC]

I'd love if there were more high-end, advanced manga books out there on the market - touching more on the details of it all. Because there are tons of 'beginner' manga study books all over the market. Which is fine, and quite understandable - seeing how the majority of buyers interested in buying how-to-draw-manga books are beginners who will likely either drop out or never really improve. That particular market being the largest and most profitable to milk.
But once a person reaches a certain level of drawing skill, it becomes painfully difficult to improve. Mostly due to the depressing lack of advanced study material and advice.
I'd love to see a book which, instead of devoting pages and pages on things like drawing basic anime heads and chibi, would instead take a more in-depth look on things like shading, coloring, the portrayal of emotional states, facial expressions, backgrounds, details, the semi-realistic manga style, character dialog, the creation and development of a well-balanced character, plot-line pacing and development, the 'boring' technical aspects of creating manga, and other things that are *rarely* ever touched upon in how-to-draw-manga books.
I have not read your first book yet, but I must say it looks very promising. I doubt I will be disappointed.

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Lunallidoodles [2012-02-25 04:25:29 +0000 UTC]

I got Mastering Manga, and as I was reading it I thought it would be awesome if there were a second one so I was really happy when I saw this!

I would really like to see a section on nature. Trees, forests, lakes, rivers and such. I think that would be so helpful since the background section in the first one focused on buildings, streets, rooms, etc.

I loved the section on panels, and I think you should go more in-depth with the panels, like deciding what should go in each panel to make the page flow so the reader doesn't get confused, and also how to depict motion using more than one panel.

Tips for dressing characters. I often find that my characters are dressed too plainly. I'm beginning to get around that now, but I think some tips would still be very useful!

It would be nice if you expanded the inking tips a little. I don't have any problems when I follow the natural curve of my wrist, but it's not always possible to do so. How do you keep a steady hand when you aren't able to follow the curve of your wrist?

Animals and mythical creatures would be very interesting. I don't have much experience with this and I never know where to start!

I think it would be cool if there were tips for drawing villains, like how to make them look evil. I haven't seen many how to draw books that go into this.

Tips for putting screentone on drawings. An essential part of manga that is frequently overlooked in how to draw books.

I would really love it if were a more advanced book. It seems like there are way too many how to draw books that only cover the basics. I've been drawing for quite a few years now, so I've moved beyond the basics and keep looking for a how to draw book that is more advanced.

And finally, I'd like to say that I love how you always ask for everyone's input! Thank you so much for asking for our ideas and reading lengthy comments like this one!

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Tobi-ChansCookie [2012-02-25 04:21:28 +0000 UTC]

I usually never bought most how to draw manga books because the information was far too simple. I learned to draw as a child by copying what I saw, and if you learn by copying very simple drawings, it will be far more difficult to advance. I think the difficulty level should be medium at least, with instructions and info of what you're actually drawing anatomically.

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LunarwingsArt [2012-02-25 03:24:43 +0000 UTC]

I just got mine in the mail today. I ordered it during the sale on Tuesday. I looked all through it and I think it is very nicely done. I love the reference pages for eyes, hands, feet and hair!

1. I do wish the body poses wer a bit more expanded as to going from guidelines to finished drawing. I think that would help with poses more than just seeing end results, and I think the pages on how to start piecing together pages, panels, and story flow should be expanded more in a second issue because I think that most people (me included) are very curious and often clueless as to how these things turn from drawings into a well rounded comic.

2. Maybe there should be a section about story creation and plot building in the next one.

3. Some of the sections seemed somewhat abrupt. I kept wanting more info on each section, more paragraphs of insight....

4. I think a lot of the basics were covered in this first book, so a book with more advanced stuff would really be great. I think there are just so many basic learning books out there, that one that covers the intermediate to advanced techniques would be very helpful.

5.I know you don't really use these, but do you think a small section could be included for people wanting to use maybe a digital manga drawing program...and also for the more traditional dip pens with nibs.

Again, thanks for all you do, Mark! I'm looking forward to applying some of the techniques from the book soon!

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BlackWinterRoseThorn [2012-02-25 03:20:26 +0000 UTC]

I can't afford the first one...

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giraffey9 [2012-02-25 03:15:51 +0000 UTC]

more on anatomy and drawing bodies. and definatly more on drawing males becuase those are very challenging. and more on drawing hairstyles. and nekos. i would think a mix of both advanced and beginner would be really helpful. it could be like those half and half books! obtw i left you a tribute on my deviantart page. i hope you look at it!!!!! :3

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jellyfishy-of-doom [2012-02-25 03:00:52 +0000 UTC]

well, the thing i see in most "how to draw manga" books is basically how to draw manga, which is fine, but too often i think that learning from such books is like telling the reader that this style is good to draw, which there is no problem with. basically i think that it would be nice to have a book that doesnt just give examples like most, but helps the reader to actually understand what they are drawing, and why, if that makes sense. Just so you know i havent read the first book and i really enjoy watching your youtube videos, your probably the closest ive found to what i just described hope this helps

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NekoSammsi [2012-02-25 01:55:41 +0000 UTC]

I have seen so many tutorials/references for people in manga, and drawing in general, and something that I find the most difficult is not drawing what the people look like, but sketching their structure. Like, drawing a person inside and out. How the bones cause the parts of the body to look like they do, how the muscules are arranged to help them move, things like that. I would like to see a lesson on people that is more than skin deep, which is what I don't see from most tutorials/references (and was not in the book preveiw video).
Thanks for everything, Mr. Crilley

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FaithCacnio [2012-02-25 01:54:20 +0000 UTC]

Hey mark !! I hope your book will have a gundam like tutorial .. Thank you !! ^^

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FaithCacnio [2012-02-25 01:52:24 +0000 UTC]

Hey MArk !! I Hope that your new book will have a gundam like tutorial . And i hope that your book will be the best !!

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Yuiko101 [2012-02-25 01:51:28 +0000 UTC]

I LOVE your approach to the how-to-draw book xD I am definitely investing in getting one! Watching your vids helped me out so much to have that book would be awesome! and congrats on getting the opportunity to make a second one I think that more angles and perspective on the people would be very helpful and there is a lot on how to draw hands and feet and body proportions but I hardly see anything on how to draw the actual arms and legs and where they join the body and how you know? it's also helpful if they showed beginners how to draw knees in without making it look weird and to make the arms look naturally attached to the body and not just stuck on there etc. If you know what I mean? I see that problem a lot with people just staring out even if they have a how-to-draw book, it doesn't cover that so they don't realize it unless an actual person points it out and helps them with that aspect.
Looking forward to getting that book!!!

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MechaOtaku [2012-02-25 01:50:49 +0000 UTC]

But you coulddo a colouring tutorial in the book (and maybe do some Steam Punk style tech/designs XDD)

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Artifedex [2012-02-25 01:49:58 +0000 UTC]

I have the first one, and I think a second should be filled with the more advanced things--I second the headgear and soldier gear!
And there's waaay too many how to draw books that never go past the basics, so I say fill it with advanced things!

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MechaOtaku [2012-02-25 01:48:57 +0000 UTC]

I haven't gotten Mastering Manga yet....>_>
But If you ask me you could focus more on Mecha or all those Sci-Fi things ^^

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junkie0423 [2012-02-25 01:19:43 +0000 UTC]

i have your mastering manga book and i have to say it is amazing... i started practicing with perspectives and the eyes, i still have lots to try....
if you can do one or two things for the second one, how about something along the lines of head wear like caps, hats, beanies, and helmets
the ultimate will probably be like drawing a soldier with his gear on
[link]

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killjoy8892 [2012-02-25 01:18:31 +0000 UTC]

I haven't seen the first one but I'd like this second one to have 'advanced' things so that when I get the first one I can continue the into the second one on a higher level ^_^

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