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Thompson, Jason. Manga: The Complete Guide. New York: Del Rey, 2007. Added by: joachim (26/07/2010, 17:52) |
Resource type: Book Language: en: English ID no. (ISBN etc.): 0345485904 BibTeX citation key: Thompson2007 Email resource to friend View all bibliographic details |
Categories: General Keywords: Canon, Encyclopedia, Japan, Manga Creators: Thompson Publisher: Del Rey (New York) |
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• Reviews of more than 900 manga series • Ratings from 0 to 4 stars • Guidelines for age-appropriateness • Number of series volumes • Background info on series and artists Whether you’re new to the world of manga-style graphic novels or a longtime reader on the lookout for the next hot series, here’s a comprehensive guide to the wide, wonderful world of Japanese comics! • Incisive, full-length reviews of stories and artwork • Titles rated from zero to four stars—skip the clunkers, but don’t miss the hidden gems • Guidelines for age-appropriateness—from strictly mature to kid-friendly • Profiles of the biggest names in manga, including CLAMP, Osamu Tezuka, Rumiko Takahashi, and many others • The facts on the many kinds of manga—know your shôjo from your shônen • An overview of the manga industry and its history • A detailed bibliography and a glossary of manga terms Added by: joachim |