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HOW TO DRAW CARTOON CHARACTERS

Drawing fundamentals for beginners (Digital art, a step-by-step guide).

by Yehia Mahran ...

Series series How to draw
Learn the fundamentals of drawing and coloring your very own cartoon characters! In this book, we'll learn the basics of digital art. We'll start by choosing the brushes most suitable for cartoon art. We'll discuss layers and how to effectively use them in our workflow. We'll then work on 3 fun and challenging projects. In each project, we're going to draw and color an original cartoon character. ... Read more

$1.36 CAD

Learn the fundamentals of drawing and coloring your very own cartoon characters! In this book, we'll learn the basics of digital art. We'll start by choosing the brushes most suitable for cartoon art. We'll discuss layers and how to effectively use them in our workflow. We'll then work on 3 fun and challenging projects. In each project, we're going to draw and color an original cartoon character.
... Read more
Draw 50 Animal 'Toons

The Step-by-Step Way to Draw Dogs, Cats, Birds, Fish, and Many, Many More

by Lee J. Ames, Bob Singer ...

Series series Draw 50
Draw 50 Animal ‘Toons shows aspiring artists how to draw with ease by following simple, step-by-step instructions. Acclaimed author Lee J. Ames helps you bring to life a skateboarding crocodile, a funky monkey, and a juggling seal. Also included are dinosaurs, flamingos, squirrels, gorillas, and a whole spectrum of fun-loving animals.Lee J. Ames’s drawing method has proven successful for children ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Draw 50 Animal ‘Toons shows aspiring artists how to draw with ease by following simple, step-by-step instructions. Acclaimed author Lee J. Ames helps you bring to life a skateboarding crocodile, a funky monkey, and a juggling seal. Also included are dinosaurs, flamingos, squirrels, gorillas, and a whole spectrum of fun-loving animals.Lee J. Ames’s drawing method has proven successful for children
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The Essential Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz

The Greatest Comic Strip of All Time

by Mark Evanier ...

Winner of the 2026 Eisner Award for Best Publication Design, honoring the book's outstanding design by Shawn Dahl with Chip Kidd.This spectacular deluxe edition celebrates the 75th anniversary of Peanuts and the life, art, and legacy of Charles M. Schulz, and comes packaged with unique bonus materials.Extras include: 8 ready-to-frame prints, 5 vinyl window decals, 8 postcards, an iron-on patch, a ... Read more

$75.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Winner of the 2026 Eisner Award for Best Publication Design, honoring the book's outstanding design by Shawn Dahl with Chip Kidd.This spectacular deluxe edition celebrates the 75th anniversary of Peanuts and the life, art, and legacy of Charles M. Schulz, and comes packaged with unique bonus materials.Extras include: 8 ready-to-frame prints, 5 vinyl window decals, 8 postcards, an iron-on patch, a
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How it All Works

All scientific laws and phenomena illustrated & demonstrated

by Adam Dant, Brian Clegg ...

In this beautiful and unique combination of art and science, this stunningly detailed book examines how the rules of science govern the the world around us, from the rooms in our houses to the planet, the solar system and the universe itself!The Universe is inconceivably complex. Its component parts though follow a set of unbreakable laws that have somehow been coded into their very fabric since ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

In this beautiful and unique combination of art and science, this stunningly detailed book examines how the rules of science govern the the world around us, from the rooms in our houses to the planet, the solar system and the universe itself!The Universe is inconceivably complex. Its component parts though follow a set of unbreakable laws that have somehow been coded into their very fabric since
... Read more
Art Class: Manga Art

How to Create Your Own Artwork

by Ben Krefta ...

Series series Art Class
Exciting, mesmerizing, simple yet complex, manga is artwork drawn in a typical Japanese cartoon style. This sensational guide covers everything the budding manga artist needs, from choosing essential materials to creating dynamic, innovative characters and scenarios.Topics include:• anatomy, poses, and expressions• monsterization and effects• genre stylings-from adventure, action, and fantasy to ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Exciting, mesmerizing, simple yet complex, manga is artwork drawn in a typical Japanese cartoon style. This sensational guide covers everything the budding manga artist needs, from choosing essential materials to creating dynamic, innovative characters and scenarios.Topics include:• anatomy, poses, and expressions• monsterization and effects• genre stylings-from adventure, action, and fantasy to
... Read more
Drawing Cartoon Faces

55+ Projects for Cartoons, Caricatures & Comic Portraits

by Harry Hamernik, 8fish ...

Discover the fast and fun art of drawing comic faces!Chances are you already know how to draw some expressions. But you can only go so far with "happy," "sad" and "angry." In order to give your comic portraits some...character...you need to know what they look like when they are about to sneeze, when they smell something stinky or when they're flirting, terrified or completely dumbfounded! Good ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Discover the fast and fun art of drawing comic faces!Chances are you already know how to draw some expressions. But you can only go so far with "happy," "sad" and "angry." In order to give your comic portraits some...character...you need to know what they look like when they are about to sneeze, when they smell something stinky or when they're flirting, terrified or completely dumbfounded! Good
... Read more
每天聆听一首古典音乐

by 薇薇安 ...

古典音樂中情感豐富、內容深刻、聞名於世的作品眾多，它們不僅可以讓聆聽者領略音樂的魅力，提高音樂素養，還能緩解壓力，放鬆心情。本書是為古典音樂愛好者聆聽古典音樂名曲而量身定制的音樂欣賞書。本書將125位古典音樂大師的366首作品按照作者地域和年代進行排列，介紹了巴洛克時期、古典主義時期、浪漫主義時期及現代主義時期等跨越了300多年的經典名曲，為讀者提供了一本系統欣賞古典音樂的工具書。書中不僅列出了可供欣賞的366首古典音樂名曲，還講解了曲目的創作背景及音樂家的小故事，讓讀者不僅可以成體系地欣賞古典音樂，還可以深層次地瞭解樂曲創作背後的故事。 ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

古典音樂中情感豐富、內容深刻、聞名於世的作品眾多，它們不僅可以讓聆聽者領略音樂的魅力，提高音樂素養，還能緩解壓力，放鬆心情。本書是為古典音樂愛好者聆聽古典音樂名曲而量身定制的音樂欣賞書。本書將125位古典音樂大師的366首作品按照作者地域和年代進行排列，介紹了巴洛克時期、古典主義時期、浪漫主義時期及現代主義時期等跨越了300多年的經典名曲，為讀者提供了一本系統欣賞古典音樂的工具書。書中不僅列出了可供欣賞的366首古典音樂名曲，還講解了曲目的創作背景及音樂家的小故事，讓讀者不僅可以成體系地欣賞古典音樂，還可以深層次地瞭解樂曲創作背後的故事。
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How to Draw Hairstyles for Manga

Learn to Draw Hair for Expressive Manga and Anime Characters

by Studio Hard Deluxe ...

From bed head to battle hair, the way you style your manga character’s hair can make or break their look. In this guide, discover hundreds of styles to transform your sketches into amazing illustrations.How to Draw Hairstyles for Manga includes:Detailed information on how hair influences characters and scenes, how it grows and moves, common male and female hairstyles, and more!Step-by-step ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

From bed head to battle hair, the way you style your manga character’s hair can make or break their look. In this guide, discover hundreds of styles to transform your sketches into amazing illustrations.How to Draw Hairstyles for Manga includes:Detailed information on how hair influences characters and scenes, how it grows and moves, common male and female hairstyles, and more!Step-by-step
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Chibi Art Class

A Complete Course in Drawing Chibi Cuties and Beasties - Includes 19 step-by-step tutorials!

by Yoai ...

Series series Cute and Cuddly Art
In Chibi Art Class, renowned anime artist Yoaihime teaches you the art of chibi, step by adorable step.Anime artist Yoaihime has captivated a huge audience with her adorable chibi drawings, and now she's ready to share her secrets with you! Chibi is Japanese slang for "short," and that's an appropriate description for these tiny doll-like creatures.In this book, you'll find tutorials on recreating ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

In Chibi Art Class, renowned anime artist Yoaihime teaches you the art of chibi, step by adorable step.Anime artist Yoaihime has captivated a huge audience with her adorable chibi drawings, and now she's ready to share her secrets with you! Chibi is Japanese slang for "short," and that's an appropriate description for these tiny doll-like creatures.In this book, you'll find tutorials on recreating
... Read more
Kawaii Doggies

Learn to Draw over 100 Adorable Pups in All their Glory

by Olive Yong ...

Series series Kawaii Doodle
Learn to draw all kinds of cute dogs doing all sorts of silly things through 75 step-by-step tutorials.Whether you are “team dog” or “team cat,” dogs have idiosyncrasies that we all find entertaining! In Kawaii Doggies, the follow-up and perfect companion to Kawaii Kitties, popular Instagram artist Olive Yong (@bichimao) perfectly captures these moments, including playing, sleeping, eating, ... Read more

$23.19 CAD

Learn to draw all kinds of cute dogs doing all sorts of silly things through 75 step-by-step tutorials.Whether you are “team dog” or “team cat,” dogs have idiosyncrasies that we all find entertaining! In Kawaii Doggies, the follow-up and perfect companion to Kawaii Kitties, popular Instagram artist Olive Yong (@bichimao) perfectly captures these moments, including playing, sleeping, eating,
... Read more
Black History Leaders: Athletes: LeBron James, Jackie Robinson, Russell Wilson and Tiger Woods

by Michael Frizell ...

Illustrated by Joe Phliips ...

"Jackie Robinson, Lebron James, Tiger Woods, Russell Wilson have all held the title of ""greatest player of all-time"" in their respective sports. How did they get there? And what influence have they had on our culture? The first African-American to play major league baseball, Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color line and played a role in the Civil Rights Movement. Now the holder of three NBA ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

"Jackie Robinson, Lebron James, Tiger Woods, Russell Wilson have all held the title of ""greatest player of all-time"" in their respective sports. How did they get there? And what influence have they had on our culture? The first African-American to play major league baseball, Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color line and played a role in the Civil Rights Movement. Now the holder of three NBA
... Read more
How to Draw Manga Furries

The Complete Guide to Anthropomorphic Fantasy Characters (750 illustrations)

by Hitsujirobo, Madakan, Muraki ...

With How to Draw Manga Furries, you'll follow the lead of five professional Japanese artists as they show you how to bring dynamic fantasy characters to life—on the page or on screen!Furries are anthropomorphic characters—animals who have human traits (not to be confused with kemonomimi, or humans with some animal features!). They're widely popular in manga, anime and cosplay—from fan favorites ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

With How to Draw Manga Furries, you'll follow the lead of five professional Japanese artists as they show you how to bring dynamic fantasy characters to life—on the page or on screen!Furries are anthropomorphic characters—animals who have human traits (not to be confused with kemonomimi, or humans with some animal features!). They're widely popular in manga, anime and cosplay—from fan favorites
... Read more
The Complete Peanuts Family Album

The Ultimate Guide to Charles M. Schulz's Classic Characters

by Andrew Farago, Bob Peterson ...

"A one-volume encyclopedia of more than 70 'Peanuts' characters, ranging from the iconic to the obscure . . . [a] wonderful collection." — The Washington PostPeople around the world recognize Charlie Brown, Lucy, and Snoopy. And Peanuts enthusiasts know Peggy Jean, Roy, and Spike. But what about Shermy? Truffles? And who exactly is Floyd?The Complete Peanuts Family Album is the first detailed ... Read more

$14.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"A one-volume encyclopedia of more than 70 'Peanuts' characters, ranging from the iconic to the obscure . . . [a] wonderful collection." — The Washington PostPeople around the world recognize Charlie Brown, Lucy, and Snoopy. And Peanuts enthusiasts know Peggy Jean, Roy, and Spike. But what about Shermy? Truffles? And who exactly is Floyd?The Complete Peanuts Family Album is the first detailed
... Read more
Planning before Writing a Novel

by Shruti Chandra ...

First-time fiction writers often get stuck in the middle of writing a novel mainly because they do not have an outline they can stick to. Outlining a novel before writing is essential for carrying on with a story of 80,000 words or more.This book includes ten questions after answering which you will be have the entire outline of your novel in front of you. You will have built your protagonist, ... Read more

$2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

First-time fiction writers often get stuck in the middle of writing a novel mainly because they do not have an outline they can stick to. Outlining a novel before writing is essential for carrying on with a story of 80,000 words or more.This book includes ten questions after answering which you will be have the entire outline of your novel in front of you. You will have built your protagonist,
... Read more
Can't We Talk about Something More Pleasant?

A Memoir

by Roz Chast ...

#1 New York Times Bestseller2014 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALISTIn her first memoir, New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast brings her signature wit to the topic of aging parents. Spanning the last several years of their lives and told through four-color cartoons, family photos, and documents, and a narrative as rife with laughs as it is with tears, Chast's memoir is both comfort and comic relief for anyone ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

#1 New York Times Bestseller2014 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALISTIn her first memoir, New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast brings her signature wit to the topic of aging parents. Spanning the last several years of their lives and told through four-color cartoons, family photos, and documents, and a narrative as rife with laughs as it is with tears, Chast's memoir is both comfort and comic relief for anyone
... Read more
Stan Lee's How to Draw Comics

From the Legendary Creator of Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and Iron Man

by Stan Lee ...

In Stan Lee's How to Draw Comics, Stan Lee reveals his secrets for:* Costumes * Penciling, Inking & Coloring * Lettering & Word Balloons* Digital Advances * Perspective & Foreshortening * What Makes Great Action * Page & Panel Layout * Covers * Creating a Portfolio * Getting WorkWhen it comes to comic books, one name says it all: Stan Lee. His characters are classics. His industry knowledge is ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

In Stan Lee's How to Draw Comics, Stan Lee reveals his secrets for:* Costumes * Penciling, Inking & Coloring * Lettering & Word Balloons* Digital Advances * Perspective & Foreshortening * What Makes Great Action * Page & Panel Layout * Covers * Creating a Portfolio * Getting WorkWhen it comes to comic books, one name says it all: Stan Lee. His characters are classics. His industry knowledge is
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Manga in Theory and Practice

by Hirohiko Araki ...

Hirohiko Araki is the author of one of the longest-running and most beloved manga of all time, the epic fan favorite JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. According to him, manga is the ultimate synthesis of all forms of art, and in this book he reveals the secrets behind how to make the magic happen using concrete examples from his own work. Read all about his “golden ratio” for drawing, the character ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Hirohiko Araki is the author of one of the longest-running and most beloved manga of all time, the epic fan favorite JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. According to him, manga is the ultimate synthesis of all forms of art, and in this book he reveals the secrets behind how to make the magic happen using concrete examples from his own work. Read all about his “golden ratio” for drawing, the character
... Read more
Erotic Comics

A Graphic History, Vol 1 (PB)

by Tim Pilcher, Aline Kominsky Crumb, Gene Kannenberg Jr ...

Crammed full of exquisite art from around the world, with fascinating background stories about the artists, editors and publishers, Erotic Comics: A Graphic History examines how this much maligned artform developed into a publishing phenomenon that spans the globe. Volume 1 delves deep into comic history, from the bawdy English cartoons of the 17th century, through the magazines impacted by the ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Crammed full of exquisite art from around the world, with fascinating background stories about the artists, editors and publishers, Erotic Comics: A Graphic History examines how this much maligned artform developed into a publishing phenomenon that spans the globe. Volume 1 delves deep into comic history, from the bawdy English cartoons of the 17th century, through the magazines impacted by the
... Read more
TRUE GRIT - MEAN BUSINESS

by Paramount Pictures ...

Five U.S. Marshals and a wagon-load of prisoners... A boy appears, with news of a bloody double-murder... Two of the marshals ride out to investigate... TRUE GRIT: MEAN BUSINESS is a free 24-page comic adapted from the novel TRUE GRIT by Charles Portis, now a major motion picture by the Coen Brothers. Inspired by the dime novels that first brought fame to the heroes and villains of the old ... Read more

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Five U.S. Marshals and a wagon-load of prisoners... A boy appears, with news of a bloody double-murder... Two of the marshals ride out to investigate... TRUE GRIT: MEAN BUSINESS is a free 24-page comic adapted from the novel TRUE GRIT by Charles Portis, now a major motion picture by the Coen Brothers. Inspired by the dime novels that first brought fame to the heroes and villains of the old
... Read more
Stan Lee's How to Write Comics

From the Legendary Co-Creator of Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and Iron Man

by Stan Lee ...

Comics icon Stan Lee, creator of the Mighty Marvel Universe, has set about to teach everything he knows about writing and creating comic book characters. In these pages, aspiring comics writers will learn everything they need to know about how to write their own comic book stories, complete with easy to understand instruction, tips of the trade, and invaluable advice even for more advance writers. ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

Comics icon Stan Lee, creator of the Mighty Marvel Universe, has set about to teach everything he knows about writing and creating comic book characters. In these pages, aspiring comics writers will learn everything they need to know about how to write their own comic book stories, complete with easy to understand instruction, tips of the trade, and invaluable advice even for more advance writers.
... Read more
Manga for the Beginner Chibis

by Christopher Hart ...

Series series Christopher Hart's Manga for the Beginner
The ultimate guide to creating chibis!They populate manga with chunky bodies, oversized heads, and huge expressive eyes. They're schoolgirls and schoolboys, magical girls and mad scientists, fairies and fighter princesses, cyborgs and sci-fi secret agents, bikers and bad samurais, robots and rebel leaders. They've even got chubby pets and zany monster sidekicks! They're chibis!Excruciatingly cute, ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

The ultimate guide to creating chibis!They populate manga with chunky bodies, oversized heads, and huge expressive eyes. They're schoolgirls and schoolboys, magical girls and mad scientists, fairies and fighter princesses, cyborgs and sci-fi secret agents, bikers and bad samurais, robots and rebel leaders. They've even got chubby pets and zany monster sidekicks! They're chibis!Excruciatingly cute,
... Read more
Drawing Cartoons and Comics For Dummies

by Brian Fairrington ...

A unique reference for creating and marketing original cartoons and comicsAn original American art form, comics thrill millions of people across the globe. Combining step-by-step instruction with expert tips and advice, Drawing Cartoons & Comics For Dummies is a one-stop reference for creating and marketing original cartoons and comics. While many books tend to focus on specific characters or ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

A unique reference for creating and marketing original cartoons and comicsAn original American art form, comics thrill millions of people across the globe. Combining step-by-step instruction with expert tips and advice, Drawing Cartoons & Comics For Dummies is a one-stop reference for creating and marketing original cartoons and comics. While many books tend to focus on specific characters or
... Read more
Cartooning: Philosophy and Practice

by Ivan Brunetti ...

$14.99 CAD
Manga for the Beginner Kawaii

How to Draw the Supercute Characters of Japanese Comics

by Christopher Hart ...

Series series Christopher Hart's Manga for the Beginner
Got manga?Christopher Hart’s got manga, and he wants to share it with all his millions of readers—especially the beginners. With Manga for the Beginner, anyone who can hold a pencil can start drawing great manga characters right away. Using his signature step-by-step style, Hart shows how to draw the basic manga head and body, eyes, bodies, fashion, and more. Then he goes way beyond most beginner ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

Got manga?Christopher Hart’s got manga, and he wants to share it with all his millions of readers—especially the beginners. With Manga for the Beginner, anyone who can hold a pencil can start drawing great manga characters right away. Using his signature step-by-step style, Hart shows how to draw the basic manga head and body, eyes, bodies, fashion, and more. Then he goes way beyond most beginner
... Read more

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