The Japanese Comic style -- manga -- has become wildly popular throughout North America and the rest of the world, as evidenced by Harper Design s bestselling Japanese Comickers. But the latest vanguard of artists working in this style come not only from Japan, but also Korea (where comics are called manhwa ) and China (where they are called manhua. ) Therefore to follow-up the success of Japanese Comickers, Harper Design is proud to present Comic Artists - Asia featuring rising comics artists from Korea and Taiwan as well as Japan.
Comic Artists - Asia introduces the work of a dozen promising young artists who are non-professional or semi-professional in Japan, Korea and Hong Kong. Each artist profile includes an interview, providing insight into how they work and how they regard their craft as well as a gallery of their breathtaking imagery. and step-by-step or idea sources how they work.
A sumptuous presentation of the most cutting-edge practitioners of today s most popular cartooning style, Comic Artists - Asia is an indispensable addition to every manga fan s collection.