Tezuka School of Animation: Learning the Basics

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Summary: Methods of a Manga Master
Review: This is a gem of a book of knowledge and tips for making anime from the studio of Osamu Tezuka, the beloved Japanese artist behind Astro Boy and Kimba the White Lion. As you'd expect from a book written by a whole studio, there is a lot of information to absorb and understand. This book is best for ages 10 and up or as a second or third level book for the young person who has already experimented with animation and manga drawing. The book contains large sample flipbooks among the pages, and lots of handy techniques for drawing convincing anime-chibi style movement. As soon as you finish it you'll want the next one, Animals in Motion.