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The rough guide to manga / by Jason S. Yadao.

by Yadao, Jason S.

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Rough Guides : Distributed by the Penguin Group, c2009.

Comic books, strips, etc. -- Japan.

Comic books, strips, etc. -- Japan -- History and criticism.

Comic books, strips, etc. -- Japan -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Rough Guides reference guides.

9781858285610 (pbk.)

1858285615 (pbk.)

viii, 279 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.

"The stories, the characters, the creators"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Manga chronicles: the story of manga -- Manga goes global: from Japan to the world -- A manga primer: decoding styles and genres -- The canon: fifty essential manga -- Beyond manga: anime, live action, videogames --The players: manga publishers -- The information : where to go next.

The Rough Guide to Manga" is the ultimate handbook offering a comprehensive overview of one of the most fashionable genre's in today's popular culture. The guide features the manga story: from manga's twelfth-century roots to the rise of English-language manga with profiles of influential creators like Leiji Matsumoto and CLAMP as well as publishers to look out for. You'll find an overview of manga's unique styles, techniques and genres decoded as well as a canon of fifty must-read manga, including the iconic "Astro Boy", global hits "Fruits Basket" and "Battle Royale", plus less well-known works like "Please Save My Earth". "The Rough Guide to Manga" demystifies unfamiliar terms and genres for newcomers whilst offering manga fans plenty of new recommendations including listings for manga magazines and websites along with a glossary of terms. Crammed with illustrations, and including a section on the anime connection, this is must-have Manga for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

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