Christopher Hart is the world s bestselling author of drawing and cartooning books. He is also the author of Manga for the Beginner, Manga for the Beginner Chibis, and Manga for the Beginner Shoujo, and his books have set the standard for art instruction, both nationally and internationally. Hart s books have sold 3.1 million English-language copies and have been translated into twenty languages. Renowned for up-to-the-minute content, cutting edge art, and easy-to-follow steps, all of Hart s books have become staples for a new generation of aspiring artists and professionals, and they have been selected by the American Library Association for special notice. He also hosts the TV segment How to Draw Action Heroes with Chris Hart for the Comcast TV Network.