Comic Artists - Asia : Manga Manhwa Manhua

by Rika Sugiyama

The Japanese Comic style -- manga -- has become wildly popular throughout North America and the rest of the world, as evidenced by Harper Design's bestselling " Japanese Comickers ."But the latest vanguard of artists working in this style come not only from Japan, but also Korea (where comics are called "manhwa") and China (where they are called "manhua.") Therefore to follow-up the success of " Japanese Comickers ," Harper Design is proud to present Comic Artists - Asia featuring rising comics artists from Korea and Taiwan as well as Japan. Comic Artists - Asia introduces the work of a dozen promising young artists who are non-professional or semi-professional in Japan, Korea and Hong Kong. Each artist profile includes an interview, providing insight into how they work and how they regard their craft as well as a gallery of their breathtaking imagery. and step-by-step or idea sources how they work. A sumptuous presentation of the most cutting-edge practitioners of today's most popular cartooning style, Comic Artists - Asia is an indispensable addition to every manga fan's collection.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060589248
• ISBN13: 9780060589240
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.8"

Customer Reviews

Very Informative and well worth it

Get this book in conjunction to the Japanese Comickers books. This one has less of the "step by step" information but does provide something else. It takes a trip into how each of the artist conceptualize and compose their art. Being an artist is much less about doing things in a cookie cutter fashion and depending on color by number processes. It's great for any out there who perhaps are a little lost or stuck in a creative rut. Once you have the grasps of the very basics, move onto this book and be greeted with the charming detail of the very first works provided by way of Kumiko.

Engaging collection of works

Manga/ anime fans interested in pursuing this genre of drawing comics are recommended to get this book. It provides a quick glimpse to different forms and interpretation of the asian comic-art genre with different mediums (digital, traditional) and illustration styles. There are 12 artists featured in the book and though the title of the book may suggest submissions from China/ Korea / Japan with equal emphasis, the book predominantly features artists from Japan; with 3 entries from Korea and only 1 from Hong Kong. Despite this, I still think it's a worthy purchase with its glossy full colored prints and brief insight on how the artists achieve the result of their artwork. I enjoyed the book, often re-read it and was a good source of inspiration. Some artists' level of details and realism are astounding, and it's good to know that some are already industry professionals. Looking forward to a 2nd release!

excellent! Yet not for under-age

I fell in love with this book and i am obsessed with D.K's artwork! But i must admit that one or two art pieces were kinda shocking to be put in. Mainly on page 50 done by MAXX, although i love the rest of his work. It wasn't that i was grossed out by it though, it just means that it seemed completely different then all his other works put in there. Then again, it might just be me. This book is positively incredible! If it sold for 30 bucks i would still have bought it! For someone like myself who aspires to work in the animation field it helps with ideas, work, and overall is just fun to look at every time. It contains artwork of every area truly! Pop-art, Realism, Anime (of course), and mixes of everything else! Even if someone did not like anime/manga/manhwa/manhua one would still love the greatness of the art itself. It shines a brighter light on how hard and diverse the asian arts can be nowadays.

must have

This book is awesome, if you are a fan of manga or Japanese anime art styles this is must have book. There are many great artist in the book that show their work process. Being able to see how these artist work was great. I definately recommend this book for any fan of Japanese art and especially to artist.

COMIC ARTISTS-ASIA Review

I gave it five stars because I just love manga, as many people do. I have lots of books on the subject, but what I really liked about this one was the varied drawings of different artists. It really gives you a big idea about how manga is structured. You have a certain way of drawing things and people, but you're free in the way you draw them. Different styles of the same things; it really is amazing. I enjoyed Comic Artists- Asia, and continue to enjoy it every time I read it again!