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Product Identifiers
PublisherKodansha America, Incorporated
ISBN-101568364768
ISBN-139781568364766
eBay Product ID (ePID)150679890
Product Key Features
Book TitleManga! Manga! : the World of Japanese Comics
Number of Pages260 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicPopular Culture, Comics & Graphic Novels
Publication Year2013
IllustratorYes
GenreLiterary Criticism, Art
AuthorFrederik L. Schodt, Osamu Tezuka
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight22.9 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width7.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"Phenomenal book ... an exceptionally literate writer. " -- Cat Yronwode "... a thoroughgoing exposition of the manga genre in text and pictures." -- The New Yorker "An excellent historical guide to manga, as well as a fine introduction to various artists and major thematic concerns." -- Variety "Buy this book. Read it." -- The Comics Buyer's Guide, "Phenomenal book...an exceptionally literate writer."--Cat Yronwode "... a thoroughgoing exposition of the manga genre in text and pictures." -- The New Yorker "An excellent historical guide to manga, as well as a fine Introduction to various artists and major thematic concerns." -- Variety "Buy this book. Read it." -- The Comics Buyer's Guide
Dewey Edition21
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal741.5/0952
SynopsisFrederik L. Schodt received a 2017 Japan Foundation Award in 2017 for his work in bringing Osamu Tezuka and other manga artists to the world Since first published in 1983, Manga Manga The World of Japanese Comics has been the book to read for all those interested in Japanese comics. It is virtually the "bible" from which all studies and appreciation of manga begins. More than that, given the influence of Japanese manga on animation and on American-produced comics as well, Manga Manga provides the background against which these other arts can be understood. The book includes 96 pages from Osamu Tezuka's Phoenix, Reiji Matsumoto's Ghost Warrior, Riyoko Ikeda's The Rose of Versailles, and Keiji Nakazawa's Barefoot Gen., Frederik L. Schodt received a 2017 Japan Foundation Award in 2017 for his work in bringing Osamu Tezuka and other manga artists to the world! Since first published in 1983, Manga! Manga! The World of Japanese Comics has been the book to read for all those interested in Japanese comics. It is virtually the "bible" from which all studies and appreciation of manga begins. More than that, given the influence of Japanese manga on animation and on American-produced comics as well, Manga! Manga! provides the background against which these other arts can be understood. The book includes 96 pages from Osamu Tezuka's Phoenix , Reiji Matsumoto's Ghost Warrior , Riyoko Ikeda's The Rose of Versailles , and Keiji Nakazawa's Barefoot Gen ., Since first published in 1983, Manga! Manga!: The World of Japanese Comics has been the book to read for all those interested in Japanese comics. It is virtually the bible' from which all studies and appreciation of manga begins. More than that, given the influence of Japanese manga on animation and on American-produced comics as well, Manga! Manga! provides the background against which these other arts can be understood. The book includes 96 pages from Osamu Tezuka's Phoenix, Reiji Matsumoto's Ghost Warrior, Riyoko Ikeda's The Rose of Versailles, and Keiji Nakazawa's BarefootGen.', Illustrated with the most representative examples of the genre, this is the first book in English to explore the world of Japanese comics.
LC Classification NumberPN6790.J3S3 2012
