{"product_id":"step-by-step-manga-workbook-paperback","title":"Step-By-Step Manga Workbook - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGecko Keck\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe must-have workbook companion to the mega-selling \u003ci\u003eStep-by-Step Manga\u003c\/i\u003e, by celebrated manga artist Gecko Keck.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis practical workbook with drawing prompts, practical manga tips and space to draw can be used alongside \u003ci\u003eStep-by-Step Manga\u003c\/i\u003e, or as a standalone drawing guide, and is the perfect tool for beginners. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAll the key drawing elements are covered: \u003c\/b\u003e Gecko Keck explains the techniques required to bring manga characters to life on the page, from an exploration of the essential tools and materials to creating outlines and hatching, sketching key facial features, capturing movement and perspective. Keck reveals his own secrets for conveying emotion, as well as adding depth to characters through hairstyles and fashion choices - right through to mystical or fantastical details such as animal ears - and even tails!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpace to draw and practise throughout: \u003c\/b\u003e Provided throughout are a variety of drawing prompts to get you started. This includes some partial images for you to complete or add further detail to so that you can practice specific elements such as hair or clothing; some simple faint outlines for you to build on; and some completely blank spaces for you to experiment with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTake it further: \u003c\/b\u003e Discover how to create a world around your characters using considered color choices and graphic effects. Then put all your skills into practice to plan out a graphic novel of your own!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGecko Keck (real name: Gerhard W?rner) is a German artist, designer and author. After graduating from high school, Keck worked as a freelance illustrator and caricaturist for various newspapers, then as a graphic designer, illustrator and comic artist. During this time he developed his own magazine concepts and took part in various exhibitions in the Stuttgart area. In 1993 he took the leap into self-employment and started working as a freelance artist and designer.\u003cbr\u003eIn 1996, Keck began designing Kinder Surprise egg toys for the Italian confectionery manufacturer FERRERO, making a total of over 5,000 drawings and 300 models. In the same year, he opened his own art gallery, featuring with paintings and sculptures; and in 2005, he founded the Kieselsteiner publishing company. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGecko Keck has published around 90 books since 2007, including bestsellers that have been published worldwide for children and adults. He has now created more than 25,000 drawings, paintings and figures.\u003cbr\u003eKeck is married, and the couple has two daughters. He spends a large part of his time on the Tuscan archipelago island of Elba.\u003cbr\u003eFind Gecko Keck on Facebook and Instagram @geckomanga\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 10.8 x 8.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 25, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45812937064645,"sku":"9781800922389","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/oAfWLcQr29781800922389.webp?v=1770981570","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/step-by-step-manga-workbook-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}