{"product_id":"9780804858267","title":"Manga Muscles","description":"Author: Syu Itadori\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780804858267\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Berkeley Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Nov 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 144\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA must-have guide to drawing muscular physiques\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003efrom professional manga illustrators!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvery body type you'll want to draw is described in great detail here:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cp\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 emphasise key muscle groups, vary character designs, and suggest different moods through physical form, this book offers both technical guidance and artistic inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an essential reference for artists drawing strong, dynamic characters in manga and beyond!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46814078894238,"sku":"ADS-9780804858267","price":29.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780804858267.jpg?v=1778334289","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780804858267","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}