{"product_id":"manga-muscles-an-artists-guide-to-drawing-powerful-male-bodies-with-over-500-color-and-b-w-illustrations-paperback","title":"Manga Muscles: An Artist's Guide to Drawing Powerful Male Bodies [With Over 500 Color and B\u0026w Illustrations] - 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\u003eSyu Itadori\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eUeno Atsushi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKiki\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA must-have guide to drawing muscular physiques--from professional manga illustrators!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eManga Muscles\u003c\/i\u003e teaches you how to draw powerful male bodies in dynamic styles--from athletic to bodybuilder to fantasy superhero--in hundreds of different situations and from all possible angles. Plus, you'll learn to adjust the physical attributes of each character so they don't all look the same, and how to drape clothes on their bodies in a realistic way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvery muscular male body type you'll want to draw is described in great detail: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSuper-Fit Lean\u003c\/b\u003e: \"Spiderman\" physiques for strong and agile characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAthletic Muscular\u003c\/b\u003e: Beefy \"Special Forces\" physiques with harnessed strength and balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBodybuilder Ripped\u003c\/b\u003e: Competitive heavyweight \"Mr. Universe\" physiques with high-definition musculature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFantasy Superhero\u003c\/b\u003e: over-the-top \"The Hulk\" physiques that push the limits of anatomy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe authors--professional illustrators with deep anatomical knowledge--break down the skeletal and muscular systems to show how structure and posture work together to create bold, expressive figures. With over 500 detailed illustrations and tips on how to emphasize key muscle groups, vary character designs, and suggest different moods through physical form, this book offers both technical guidance and artistic inspiration. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is an essential reference for artists drawing strong, dynamic characters in manga and beyond!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSyu Itadori\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator who draws intense, muscle-focused characters. He's created game packaging illustrations for Sega, Square Enix and other video game companies, as well as illustrations for arcade game cabinet graphics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eUeno Atsushi\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and manga artist. His manga \u003ci\u003ePenguin Gentleman\u003c\/i\u003e (KADOKAWA) was published in 2020. He also works on character design and illustration projects. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKiKi\u003c\/b\u003e has been working as a freelance illustrator since 2017, mainly creating illustrations for multiplayer games and merchandise. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGomTang\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and character designer who has recently worked on characters for smartphone game apps.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 x 9.84 x 7.48 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 21, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464407662845,"sku":"9780804858267","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/QXvhqUOoou9780804858267.webp?v=1777261258","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/manga-muscles-an-artists-guide-to-drawing-powerful-male-bodies-with-over-500-color-and-b-w-illustrations-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}