Mecha Mania: How to Draw the Battling Robots, Cool Spaceships, & Military Vehicles of Japanese Comics

Mecha -- the futuristic fighting technology of Japanese comics & animation -- is wildly popular. And, thanks to author Christopher Hart, the giant robots, battling spaceships, military vehicles, cyborg women, & high-tech weapons that make up the world of mecha are all in this book -- in abundance! From basic robot constructions & transformations to hidden weapons, the robot cockpit, blueprints for classic spaceships, & intense space battle scenes, everything is covered. A section on special effects will help you add further excitement to your images. Plus, there's an exclusive interview with a top industry insider. Author & illustrator Hart is the best-selling author of popular how-to-draw books, & is a guest writer for ''Cartoonist Profiles.''