The Monster Book of Manga: Girls – Edited by Ikari Studio (Collins Design)

Every female archetype in manga, one lush full-color volume. The Monster Book of Manga: Girls, edited by Ikari Studio and published by Collins Design, is the definitive how-to guide for drawing adventurous, bold, and iconic female manga characters — from the gothic Lolita and the warrior to the music idol and the sci-fi heroine. Over 50 step-by-step exercises, advanced illustration techniques, and enough character archetypes to keep your sketchbook busy for years.

What’s Included:

• 📚 The Monster Book of Manga: Girls — full-color paperback, edited by Ikari Studio
• 🎨 50+ exercises covering every major female manga archetype

Book Details:

• Editor: Ikari Studio / Publisher: Collins Design (HarperCollins) / ISBN: 978-0-06-153794-3
• Format: Paperback / Full color throughout / Art technique and instruction
• 🏷️ Condition: Used — bagged for protection

Why Collectors Love It:

The Monster Book of Manga series was the gold standard for manga how-to books in the mid-2000s — thick, full-color, and packed with actual technique rather than filler. The Girls volume is the most sought-after in the series, covering archetypes that show up in everything from shojo classics to modern isekai. Whether you’re an artist leveling up your character design or a collector hunting down the full Monster Book run, this one belongs on the shelf.

Condition Notes:

Used. Shows normal wear consistent with its age including spine wear and cover edge scuffing — please review photos for specific condition details. Bagged for protection.

Perfect For:

Manga artists, character design enthusiasts, anime art collectors, illustration students, shojo and shonen fans, and anyone who wants the definitive guide to drawing iconic female manga characters!