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'08 Summer Manga Rankings: Non-Fiction

filed under , 20 October 2008, 19:42; byline — Matt Blind

There are your art books, source books, fan books, how-to-draw books, fashion guides, character guides, anime episode guides, how-to-learn-Japanese guides, Jason Thompson’s Guide; essays and analysis on manga, anime, and pop culture; a couple of books on drawing comics which deal with manga only peripherally but which are so good I like to include them anyway —

There is a lot of stuff here that isn’t manga and isn’t even fiction. It’s all good stuff.

Non-fiction that sneaks onto the Manga Charts
from the ‘08 Summer Rankings

key:
rank. ↕movement (spring ’08 rank) : title – pub.info & [score] ::

10. ↑12 (22) : Death Note 13 How to Read Death Note – Viz Shonen Jump Advanced, Feb 2008 [4178.6] ::
72. ↑7 (79) : Naruto The Official Fanbook – Viz Shonen Jump, Feb 2008 [2115.25] ::
79. ↑758 (837) : Gothic & Lolita Bible 2 – Tokyopop, Jun 2008 [2048.65] ::
81. ↑80 (161) : Making Comics — McCloud – HarperCollins, Sep 2006 [1999.6] ::
120. ↑1120 (1240) : Drawing Words and Writing Pictures — Abel, Madden – First Second, Jun 2008 [1600.35] ::
131. ↑183 (314) : Japanese in Mangaland 1 – Japan Publications Trading Co., Dec 2003 [1482.75] ::
148. ↑346 (494) : Manga Cookbook – Japanime’s Manga University, Aug 2007 [1407.85] ::
177. ↑187 (364) : Draw Manga — Lewis – Collins & Brown, Jun 2005 [1200.75] ::
209. ↑228 (437) : Japanese in Mangaland Workbook 1 – Japan Publications Trading Co., Nov 2006 [1006.85] ::
233. ↑656 (889) : Disgaea The World of Disgaea 2 – Broccoli Books, Apr 2008 [899.95] ::
270. ↓-68 (202) : Gothic & Lolita Bible 1 – Tokyopop, Feb 2008 [755.4] ::
283. ↑722 (1005) : Okami Official Complete Works – Udon, May 2008 [696.95] ::
289. ↑203 (492) : Manga Matrix: Create Unique Characters Using the Japanese Matrix System – HarperCollins, Aug 2006 [691.75] ::
313. ↑377 (690) : CLAMP no Kiseki 12 – Tokyopop, Jun 2008 [658.25] ::
314. ↑181 (495) : How to Draw Manga Bodies & Anatomy – Graphic Sha, Aug 2002 [657.35] ::
315. ↓-170 (145) : Naruto The Art of Naruto: Uzumaki – Viz Shonen Jump, Oct 2007 [654.5] ::
319. ↑new (0) : Fruits Basket Sticker Collection – Tokyopop, Jul 2008 [647.45] ::
387. ↑new (0) : Dragon Ball The Complete Illustrations – Viz Shonen Jump, Aug 2008 [510.6] ::
415. ↓-193 (222) : Kanji de Manga 1 – Japanime’s Manga University, Jan 2005 [471.05] ::
424. ↑1985 (2409) : Anime: From Akira to Howl’s Moving Castle — Napier – Palgrave Macmillan, Nov 2005 [459.05] ::
426. ↑1057 (1483) : Gothic & Lolita Bible 3 – Tokyopop, Sep 2008 [455.4] ::
448. ↑117 (565) : Manga Studio for Dummies – Wiley, John & Sons, Jan 2008 [428] ::
478. ↑146 (624) : Japanamerica: How Japanese Pop Culture Has Invaded the U.S. – Palgrave Macmillan, Nov 2007 [386.95] ::
538. ↑137 (675) : Kanji de Manga vols 1-3 box set – Japanime’s Manga University, Nov 2006 [309.7] ::
563. ↓-426 (137) : Naruto Anime Profiles 2 – Viz Shonen Jump, Sep 2007 [285] ::
576. ↑9 (585) : Manga Mania Chibi & Furry – Watson-Guptill, Sep 2005 [272.9] ::
651. ↑1695 (2346) : How to Draw Manga Sketching Manga Style 1 – Graphic Sha, May 2007 [211.6] ::
660. ↑276 (936) : Erotic Manga: Draw Like the Experts – Collins Design, Aug 2006 [206.85] ::
741. ↓-329 (412) : Naruto Anime Profiles 1 – Viz Shonen Jump, Jul 2006 [150.9] ::
758. ↑new (0) : Bat-Manga! The Secret History of Batman in Japan – Random House Pantheon, Oct 2008 [143.05] ::
785. ↑120 (905) : The Art of Howl’s Moving Castle – Viz Ghibli Library, Jul 2005 [130.45] ::
807. ↓-378 (429) : Fruits Basket Fan Book – Tokyopop, Sep 2007 [122.45] ::
814. ↑new (0) : Millennial Monsters: Japanese Toys and the Global Imagination – U of California Press, Jun 2006 [119.5] ::
821. ↑818 (1639) : Manga Cookbook Bento Box Gift Set – Japanime’s Manga University, Sep 2008 [118.55] ::
842. ↓-71 (771) : Aranzi Aronzo The Cute Book – Vertical, Feb 2007 [112.65] ::
876. ↓-195 (681) : Naruto Forever: The Unofficial Guide – Cocoro Books, Feb 2008 [103.4] ::
944. ↑191 (1135) : Death Note Lethally Fun Facts, Mysteries, and Secrets Revealed – Cocoro Books, Sep 2007 [82.25] ::
954. ↓-354 (600) : CLAMP no Kiseki 11 – Tokyopop, May 2008 [80.25] ::
955. ↑89 (1044) : Japanese the Manga Way – Stone Bridge Press, Nov 2004 [79.7] ::
956. ↓-98 (858) : Aranzi Aronzo Cute Stuff – Vertical, Mar 2008 [79.1] ::
958. ↑1198 (2156) : Manga Mania Romance – Sixth & Spring, Jul 2008 [78.9] ::
1017. ↑1645 (2662) : Disgaea The World of Disgaea – Broccoli Books, Feb 2007 [64.4] ::
1020. ↓-251 (769) : The Art of Spirited Away – Viz Ghibli Library, Nov 2002 [63.65] ::
1031. ↑new (0) : Japanese Comickers 1 – Collins Design, May 2003 [61.6] ::
1041. ↑842 (1883) : Manga Mania Occult & Horror – Watson-Guptill, Nov 2007 [59.35] ::
1067. ↓-222 (845) : Manga Mania Magical Girls & Friends – Watson-Guptill, Nov 2006 [54.1] ::
1073. ↑new (0) : Comickers Art Create Amazing Manga Characters – Collins Design, Jun 2008 [53.55] ::
1095. ↑1138 (2233) : Japan Ai: A Tall Girl’s Adventures in Japan – Go! Comi, Nov 2007 [50.15] ::
1136. ↑1080 (2216) : How to Draw Manga Compiling Characters – Graphic Sha, Jul 1999 [43.95] ::
1162. ↑217 (1379) : Aranzi Aronzo Fun Dolls – Vertical, Nov 2007 [41.15] ::
1174. ↑1266 (2440) : How to Draw Manga Couples – Graphic Sha, Oct 2002 [39.95] ::
1192. ↓-530 (662) : How to Draw Manga Male Characters – Graphic Sha, Aug 2002 [37.55] ::
1209. ↓-235 (974) : Aranzi Aronzo Cute Dolls – Vertical, Nov 2007 [35.05] ::
1216. ↓-392 (824) : Chobits Art Book: Your Eyes Only – Tokyopop, Jan 2008 [34.35] ::
1267. ↓-302 (965) : The Anime Encyclopedia — Clements, McCarthy – Stone Bridge Press, Nov 2006 [29.55] ::
1289. ↑new (0) : Gothic & Lolita Bible 4 – Tokyopop, Dec 2008 [28] ::
1316. ↑new (0) : Kanji de Manga 4 – Japanime’s Manga University, May 2007 [26.1] ::
1322. ↓-26 (1296) : How to Draw Manga Animals – Graphic Sha, May 2005 [25.6] ::
1325. ↓-80 (1245) : How to Draw Manga Techniques for Drawing Female Manga Characters – Graphic Sha, Aug 2002 [25.45] ::
1360. ↑new (0) : Bleach Souls: Official Character Book – Viz Shonen Jump, Oct 2008 [23.35] ::
1362. ↑320 (1682) : Kanji de Manga Kana de Manga – Japanime’s Manga University, Jan 2005 [23] ::
1372. ↑new (0) : 500 Manga Creatures – Collins Design, Jul 2008 [22.55] ::
1376. ↑new (0) : Naruto Anime Profiles 3 – Viz Shonen Jump, Sep 2008 [22.55] ::
1382. ↑309 (1691) : How to Draw Manga Costume Encyclopedia 4 – Graphic Sha, Mar 2007 [22.2] ::
1408. ↑484 (1892) : Manga: 60 Years of Japanese Comics – Collins Design, Aug 2004 [20.5] ::
1409. ↓-95 (1314) : How to Draw Manga Samurai & Ninja Action Scene Collection – Graphic Sha, Apr 2007 [20.5] ::
1418. ↑new (0) : Fruits Basket Planner – Tokyopop, Oct 2008 [20.05] ::
1426. ↓-10 (1416) : How to Draw Manga Ultimate Manga Lessons 4 – Graphic Sha, Apr 2006 [19.8] ::
1477. ↑new (0) : CLAMP no Kiseki 6 – Tokyopop, Feb 2006 [17.8] ::
1485. ↓-366 (1119) : Manga for Dummies – Wiley, John & Sons, Feb 2007 [17.45] ::
1493. ↓-52 (1441) : Japanese in Mangaland 3 – Japan Publications Trading Co., Apr 2006 [17.05] ::
1502. ↓-260 (1242) : Girl to Grrrl Manga: How to Draw the Hottest Shoujo Manga – F&W Publications, Oct 2006 [16.55] ::
1523. ↑new (0) : How to Draw Manga Sketching Manga Style 2 – Graphic Sha, May 2007 [15.9] ::
1532. ↑new (0) : How to Draw Manga Ultimate Manga Lessons 6 – Graphic Sha, Mar 2006 [15.5] ::
1542. ↑new (0) : Style School 2 – Dark Horse, Jul 2008 [15.2] ::
1557. ↑281 (1838) : Let’s Draw Manga Bodies & Emotions – DMP, Aug 2005 [14.45] ::
1562. ↑992 (2554) : The Art of Yasushi Suzuki – DrMaster, Jul 2007 [14.3] ::
1594. ↑new (0) : Draw Your Own Manga All the Basics – Kodansha, Feb 2004 [13.45] ::
1598. ↑new (0) : Fruits Basket Uncovered: The Secrets of the Sohmas – Cocoro Books, Mar 2007 [13.2] ::
1622. ↑new (0) : Manga Mania Shonen – Sixth & Spring, Sep 2008 [12.6] ::
1640. ↑new (0) : Japanese Comickers 2 – Collins Design, Feb 2006 [12.3] ::
1654. ↑new (0) : How to Draw Manga Ultimate Manga Lessons 5 – Graphic Sha, Feb 2006 [11.95] ::
1694. ↑new (0) : Vagabond The Art of Vagabond: Water – Viz Signature, Sep 2008 [10.9] ::
1761. ↑new (0) : Gloom Party (How to Read Manga Edition) – DMP, Feb 2006 [9.45] ::
1776. ↑new (0) : How to Draw Manga More How to Draw Manga 3 – Graphic Sha, Sep 2004 [9.25] ::
1777. ↓-424 (1353) : How to Draw Manga Ultimate Manga Lessons 1 – Graphic Sha, May 2005 [9.25] ::
1795. ↑151 (1946) : Let’s Draw Manga All About Fighting – DMP, Sep 2004 [9.1] ::
1802. ↑547 (2349) : How to Draw Manga Bishoujo – Graphic Sha, Feb 2001 [8.9] ::
1803. ↑34 (1837) : Manga Mania Chibi Sketchbook – Sixth & Spring, Oct 2007 [8.9] ::
1819. ↑new (0) : Manga Mania Shoujo Sketchbook – Sixth & Spring, Oct 2007 [8.75] ::
1889. ↑new (0) : Mangaka America: Manga by America’s Hottest Artists – Collins Design, Oct 2006 [7.9] ::
1897. ↑new (0) : Fullmetal Alchemist The Art of Fullmetal Alchemist 2 – Viz, Oct 2007 [7.8] ::
1975. ↓-609 (1366) : How to Draw Manga Mech Drawing – Graphic Sha, May 2003 [6.9] ::
2018. ↑451 (2469) : Kanji de Manga Kana de Manga Special Edition: Japanese Sound FX – Japanime’s Manga University, Apr 2007 [6.45] ::
2028. ↓-1334 (694) : The Art of My Neighbor Totoro – Viz Ghibli Library, Nov 2005 [6.4] ::
2032. ↓-1169 (863) : Inuyasha Manga Profiles – Viz, Jun 2007 [6.3] ::
2054. ↑new (0) : Manga School with Selena Lin 1 – Tokyopop, Jun 2008 [6.2] ::
2077. ↓-285 (1792) : How to Draw Manga Maids & Miko – Graphic Sha, Nov 2002 [5.95] ::
2096. ↑new (0) : How to Draw Manga Costume Encyclopedia 2 – Graphic Sha, Sep 2004 [5.7] ::
2100. ↑new (0) : AP’s How to Draw Manga 2 – Antarctic Press, Dec 2007 [5.7] ::
2136. ↑new (0) : AP’s How to Draw Manga How Not to Draw Manga – Antarctic Press, Mar 2007 [5.3] ::
2154. ↑471 (2625) : How to Draw Manga Occult & Horror – Graphic Sha, Aug 2002 [5.1] ::
2169. ↓-240 (1929) : 500 Essential Anime Movies — McCarthy – Collins Design, Aug 2008 [5] ::
2178. ↑new (0) : How to Draw Manga Pen & Tone Techniques – Graphic Sha, Dec 2002 [4.95] ::
2191. ↑469 (2660) : Complete Idiot’s Guide to Drawing Manga – Alpha, Jun 2005 [4.85] ::
2213. ↑484 (2697) : Mobile Suit Gundam – Awakening, Escalation, Confrontation – Stone Bridge Press, Apr 2004 [4.7] ::
2244. ↓-65 (2179) : How to Draw Manga Creating Stories – Graphic Sha, Apr 2007 [4.5] ::
2247. ↓-1134 (1113) : The Astro Boy Essays — Schodt – Stone Bridge Press, Sep 2007 [4.5] ::
2254. ↑new (0) : Bleach The Art of Bleach: All Colour But The Black – Viz Shonen Jump, Oct 2008 [4.4] ::
2288. ↓-289 (1999) : AP’s How to Draw Manga 3 – Antarctic Press, Feb 2008 [4.1] ::
2291. ↓-96 (2195) : Neon Genesis Evangelion Der Mond: The Art of Neon Genesis Evangelion – Viz, Oct 2006 [4.1] ::
2301. ↓-503 (1798) : How to Draw Manga Putting Things in Perspective – Graphic Sha, Sep 2002 [4.05] ::
2335. ↑new (0) : Hokusai: First Manga Master – HNA Abrams, Jun 2007 [3.8] ::
2369. ↑new (0) : Samurai Champloo Roman Album – Dark Horse, Feb 2007 [3.5] ::
2376. ↓-277 (2099) : How to Draw Manga Super-deformed Characters 2 – Graphic Sha, May 2005 [3.45] ::
2385. ↑new (0) : Amano: The Complete Prints of Yoshitaka Amano – Collins Design, Nov 2003 [3.4] ::
2398. ↓-856 (1542) : How to Draw Manga Special: Colored Original Drawing – Graphic Sha, Jun 2001 [3.3] ::
2400. ↑new (0) : Let’s Draw Manga Tokyo Urban Hip Hop Culture – DMP, Jan 2005 [3.3] ::
2412. ↑new (0) : Manga for the Beginner — Hart – Watson-Guptill, Aug 2008 [3.2] ::
2434. ↑new (0) : How to Draw Manga Sketching Manga Style 3 – Graphic Sha, Oct 2007 [3.05] ::
2454. ↓-168 (2286) : Fullmetal Alchemist Manga Profiles 1 – Viz, Jun 2006 [2.9] ::
2456. ↑new (0) : How to Draw Manga Penning Characters – Graphic Sha, May 2004 [2.9] ::
2467. ↓-708 (1759) : Kanji de Manga 5 – Japanime’s Manga University, Aug 2007 [2.85] ::
2482. ↓-63 (2419) : How to Draw Manga Girls’ Life Illustration File – Graphic Sha, Apr 2003 [2.75] ::
2494. ↑new (0) : Blood+ Chevalier’s Handbook – Cocoro Books, Sep 2008 [2.65] ::
2517. ↑new (0) : How to Draw Manga Ultimate Manga Lessons 2 – Graphic Sha, Oct 2005 [2.4] ::
2532. ↑new (0) : DearS Official Fan Book – Tokyopop, Sep 2006 [2.35] ::
2536. ↓-346 (2190) : Manga: The Complete Guide — Thompson – Del Rey, Oct 2007 [2.3] ::
2553. ↑new (0) : How to Draw Manga More How to Draw Manga 4 – Graphic Sha, Jul 2004 [2.1] ::
2557. ↑new (0) : How to Draw Manga Getting Started – Graphic Sha, Sep 2004 [2.1] ::
2562. ↑new (0) : AP’s How to Draw Manga Chibi – Antarctic Press, Nov 2008 [2.05] ::
2574. ↑new (0) : Manga Mania How to Draw Japanese Comics – Watson-Guptill, Apr 2001 [1.95] ::
2596. ↑new (0) : Comickers Art Tools and Techniques for Drawing Amazing Manga – Collins Design, May 2008 [1.85] ::
2602. ↑new (0) : The Anime Companion: What’s Japanese in Japanese Animation – Stone Bridge Press, Nov 1998 [1.8] ::
2629. ↓-1827 (802) : Manga Mania Shoujo – Watson-Guptill, Jun 2004 [1.6] ::
2630. ↑new (0) : Vampire Hunter D The Collected Art of Vampire Hunter D – Dark Horse, Nov 2007 [1.6] ::
2653. ↓-530 (2123) : How to Draw Manga Ninja & Samurai – Graphic Sha, Nov 2005 [1.35] ::
2658. ↑new (0) : AP’s How to Draw Manga Next Generation Super Skills – Antarctic Press, Feb 2007 [1.3] ::
2660. ↑new (0) : The Art of Porco Rosso – Viz Ghibli Library, Mar 2005 [1.3] ::
2685. ↑new (0) : Let’s Draw Manga Yaoi – DMP, Jun 2007 [1.1] ::
2708. ↓-324 (2384) : Manga Clip Art – Andrews McMeel, Apr 2006 [0.95] ::
2711. ↓-1771 (940) : How to Draw Manga Drawing Yaoi – Graphic Sha, Aug 2007 [0.9] ::
2717. ↓-615 (2102) : Draw Your Own Manga Beyond the Basics – Kodansha, Jun 2005 [0.9] ::
2739. ↓-718 (2021) : How to Draw Manga Costume Encyclopedia 1 – Graphic Sha, Sep 2004 [0.75] ::
2743. ↓-294 (2449) : Fullmetal Alchemist Anime Profiles – Viz, Nov 2006 [0.7] ::
2748. ↓-310 (2438) : Comic Artists Asia: Manga Manhwa Manhua – Harper Design, Apr 2007 [0.7] ::
2788. ↑new (0) : Kanji de Manga 3 – Japanime’s Manga University, Nov 2006 [0.55] ::
2806. ↓-769 (2037) : Pita-Ten Art Book – Tokyopop, May 2006 [0.45] ::
2850. ↑new (0) : How to Draw Manga Guns & Military 2 – Graphic Sha, Aug 2003 [0.35] ::
2882. ↑new (0) : Vagabond The Art of Vagabond: Sumi – Viz Signature, Sep 2008 [0.3] ::
2904. ↑new (0) : How to Draw Manga Giant Robots – Graphic Sha, Feb 2002 [0.3] ::
2906. ↓-1401 (1505) : Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind Watercolor Impressions – Viz Ghibli Library, Nov 2007 [0.3] ::
2907. ↑new (0) : 500 Manga Characters – Collins Design, Jul 2007 [0.3] ::
2917. ↑new (0) : Manga Mania Villains – Watson-Guptill, Jul 2003 [0.25] ::
2935. ↓-1535 (1400) : Creating CG Manga with Manga Studio – Cocoro Books, Apr 2008 [0.25] ::
2954. ↑new (0) : Shoujo Manga Techniques Drawing Basics – DMP, Apr 2005 [0.2] ::
2961. ↓-896 (2065) : CLAMP no Kiseki 10 – Tokyopop, Feb 2008 [0.2] ::
2963. ↑new (0) : How to Draw Manga Super Tone Techniques – Graphic Sha, Aug 2002 [0.2] ::
2970. ↑new (0) : New Generation of Manga Artists 3 – Graphic Sha, Apr 2003 [0.2] ::
2981. ↓-1466 (1515) : How to Draw Manga Making Anime – Graphic Sha, Nov 2002 [0.2] ::
2984. ↑new (0) : How to Draw Manga Bishoujo Around the World – Graphic Sha, Aug 2002 [0.2] ::
2995. ↓-778 (2217) : Manga Mania Bishoujo – Watson-Guptill, Jul 2008 [0.2] ::
3064. ↓-1930 (1134) : 50 Manga Babes to Draw and Paint – Barron’s Educational, Mar 2008 [0.15] ::
3073. ↑new (0) : The New Generation of Manga Artists 3 – Graphic Sha, Apr 2003 [0.15] ::
3143. ↓-503 (2640) : CLAMP no Kiseki 1 – Tokyopop, Apr 2005 [0.1] ::
3171. ↓-1753 (1418) : Naruto Saga: The Unofficial Guide – Cocoro Books, Nov 2004 [0.1] ::
3183. ↑new (0) : Shojo Beat’s Manga Artist Academy – Viz Shojo Beat, Oct 2006 [0.1] ::
3272. ↑new (0) : How to Draw Manga Computones 5 – Graphic Sha, Jun 2006 [0.1] ::
3330. ↑new (0) : Shoujo Manga Techniques Writing Stories – DMP, Apr 2005 [0.1] ::
3362. ↑new (0) : How to Draw Manga Ultimate Manga Lessons 3 – Graphic Sha, Aug 2005 [0.1] ::
3384. ↓-1821 (1563) : Manga! Manga! The World of Japanese Comics — Schodt (reprint) – Kodansha, Apr 2008 [0.05] ::
3387. ↓-1890 (1497) : One Thousand Years of Manga – Rizzoli, Feb 2008 [0.05] ::
3406. ↑new (0) : Eureka Seven Unlimited Answers: A Roadmap of Gekkostate and Beyond – Cocoro Books, Sep 2008 [0.05] ::
3409. ↑new (0) : Gundam Mobile Suit Gundam Lost War Chronicles 2 – Tokyopop, Jun 2006 [0.05] ::
3421. ↑new (0) : Naruto Wall Calendar 2009 – Andrews McMeel, Jul 2008 [0.05] ::
3422. ↓-727 (2695) : Kanji de Manga Special Edition: Yoji-Jukugo – Japanime’s Manga University, Apr 2008 [0.05] ::
3444. ↑new (0) : How to Draw Manga Costume Encyclopedia 3 – Graphic Sha, Aug 2004 [0.05] ::
3483. ↑new (0) : Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle Character Guide – Del Rey, Nov 2006 [0.05] ::
. (last ranked spring 08) : How to Draw Manga More How to Draw Manga 1 – Graphic Sha, May 2004 [0] ::
. (last ranked spring 08) : Reflections: the Artwork of Kosen – Yaoi Press, Jan 2008 [0] ::
. (last ranked spring 08) : Genshiken Fanbook – Del Rey, Jul 2008 [0] ::
. (last ranked spring 08) : How to Draw Manga Female Characters – Graphic Sha, Aug 2002 [0] ::
. (last ranked spring 08) : Bleach Official Character Book – Viz Shonen Jump, Oct 2008 [0] ::
. (last ranked spring 08) : Mechademia 1 Emerging Worlds of Anime and Manga – U of Minnesota Press, Dec 2006 [0] ::
. (last ranked spring 08) : Angel Sanctuary The Art of Angel Sanctuary – Viz, Aug 2005 [0] ::
. (last ranked spring 08) : How to Draw Manga Computones Portraying Couples – Graphic Sha, Jun 2000 [0] ::
. (last ranked spring 08) : The Mechanics of Anime and Manga – Wordware Publishing, Jun 2006 [0] ::
. (last ranked spring 08) : How to Draw Manga Dressing Your Characters – Graphic Sha, Jun 2001 [0] ::
. (last ranked spring 08) : How to Draw Manga Illustration Kit – Graphic Sha, Sep 2004 [0] ::
. (last ranked spring 08) : Manga: Masters of the Art – Collins Design, Nov 2005 [0] ::



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