ART BOOK LIST
How To Webcomic!
Covers all the basics you’ll need to know when creating, publishing, and marketing webcomics. Since the webcomic sphere is always evolving it’s kind of inevitable that some information will eventually become outdated, but a majority of the advice is still solid.
Making Comics
If you’re only gonna get ONE book on comic making, get this one. It breaks down and explains the language of comics to a level anyone can understand and really opened my eyes HOW the comics I read work.
Drawing Fantastic Female Fighters
Written by some of the character designers who worked on Pretty Cure! Even if you aren’t a fan of magical girls I think there’s a lot of insight that can be gained from reading about their character design process.
Shoujo Manga Techniques: Writing Stories
I think the title for this one is kinda misleading, so ignore the “Shoujo” part. I actually got this book because I was struggling to find a comic writing system that was easy enough for me to understand. (NOTE: This book is out of print so you might have to look around if you want a physical copy)
Anatomy for Artists: Drawing Form & Pose
The perfect anatomy book doesn’t exist. HOWEVER, this is one of the few that simplifies anatomy in a way that’s not overly detailed or just medical illustrations.
Draw Stronger: Self-Care For Cartoonists and Other Visual Artists
Goes over repetitive strain injuries that affect artists and how to prevent them. Treat your body well and you’ll be able to draw till you’re old.