Download or read book Osamu Tezuka: Anime & Manga Character Sketchbook written by Osamu Tezuka and published by Udon Entertainment Corporation. This book was released on 2015-06-09 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The grandfather of manga and anime, Osamu Tezuka created hundreds of unforgettable characters during his 40+ year career as an illustrator and animator. His influence on generations of artists has been immeasurable, and is still felt today across Japan and beyond. The Osamu Tezuka: Anime & Manga Character Sketchbook collects rough concepts from several of Tezuka's anime and manga projects. Included are characters from Mighty Atom (Astroboy), Jungle Emperor (Kimba the White Lion), and many more.