June 2004 - The series of books that teaches artists how to perfect illustrating manga-style characters continue in the form of How to Draw Anime and Game Characters Volumes 1-5, and they are available exclusively through Diamond Comic Distributors!

Graphic Sha's How to Draw series is among the most popular "How-to-Draw" properties on the market today. These books are indispensable tools for manga and anime fans, who read them for reference guides, or can use them to learn to draw manga, anime, and game characters in the popular Japanese-style art form.

These new editions of How to Draw Anime and Game Characters feature all-new cover images, logos, and trade dressings. The 152-page Volume 1 introduces the step-by-step techniques involved in drawing various types of male and female characters. Volume 2 helps readers learn to master characters' emotions and facial expressions in 160 pages. Volume 3 shows in 156 pages how to bring to life common, everyday mannerisms, ranging from impulsive expressions, cuteness, and looks of surprise. Volume 4, a 160-page book, selects action and movements often used in popular combat games, and explains these motions for quicker drawing. Volume 5 teaches how to create specific roles and personality traits as well as backgrounds and poster composition of Bishoujo (pretty girl) characters in 128 pages. These books are available in August 2004, and make perfect additions to the collections of all aspiring artists.

Fans can find these and other great art books at their local comics shop, or by contacting the Comic Shop Locator Service toll free at 1-888-COMICBOOK (1-888-266- 4226) or online at http://csls.diamondcomics.com.