Collection of Cool Male Poses – Poses that can be traced and used

This book is a collection of attractive poses and actions of men, perfect for drawing in illustrations, and comes with a CD-ROM containing all the photographs!

■ Standing poses – S-curve/contrapposto/using walls/movements of the arms, etc.
■ Expressing emotions – lamenting/anguish/rejection/conflict & friendship (poses for two), etc.
■ Using chairs – leaning/backhand clasp/reclining/back-to-back (poses for two), etc.
■ Mid-air poses – jumping/moving legs, etc.
■ Using weapons – Western swords/Katana/handguns
■ Using costumes and props – capes/long coats/glasses/gloves, etc.

○ Pose supervision by professionals
Pose and action supervision is provided by “Katsugeki-za,” active in the field of motion capture for popular games and special effects. The poses are designed to capture the beauty and coolness of men, from the twist of the waist and the angle of the neck to the movement of the fingertips.

○ Includes two patterns, with and without clothing
Almost all poses are available in two patterns: with clothing (suit or T-shirt) and without. Poses with special costumes such as capes and long coats are also included.

○ Illustration explanations
The book also includes explanations and techniques on how to trace poses, provided by professional illustrators. It’s a book that will make you want to start drawing illustrations right away.