draw like a mangaka anatomical reference

Author: Marcel Kühn
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 28 April 2026
128 pages

In Draw Like a Mangaka: Anatomy, bestselling author Marcel Kühn provides a complete visual guide to drawing the human form, featuring full-color photographic references that depict every part of the male and female body.

Draw human anatomy like a master mangaka ("comic artist" in Japanese) with friendly, encouraging step-by-step instruction from bestselling author and artist Marcel Kühn.

Take your figure drawing to the next level with Draw Like a Mangaka: Anatomy, the ultimate guide to mastering human anatomy. Marcel Kühn provides a structured approach to learning how to draw the human form, breaking down complex anatomy into manageable, easy-to-follow steps with high-quality photographic references covering every part of the body.

Starting with fundamental 3D drawing techniques, you'll progress through structured exercises to develop a deep understanding of body proportions, muscle structure, and movement. From capturing expressive gestures to understanding skeletal anatomy, this book provides everything you need to create lifelike, dynamic figures.

Inside, you'll find: Step-by-step tutorials for constructing human figures with confidence. Comprehensive anatomical references for drawing heads, hands, torsos, legs, and more. Progressive exercises to develop skills from beginner to advanced levels. Insightful tips and humor to keep learning fun and engaging. Techniques for drawing diverse body types and capturing natural movement.

Whether you're sketching for manga, comics, illustration, or fine art, Draw Like a Mangaka: Anatomy provides the essential knowledge and practice you need to master figure drawing.