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Manga: The Complete Guide

by Jason Thompson · 2007 · 592 pages

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* Reviews of more than 900 manga series

* Ratings from 0 to 4 stars

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* Guidelines for age-appropriateness

* Number of series volumes

* Background info on series and artists

THE ONE-STOP RESOURCE FOR CHOOSING BETWEEN THE BEST AND THE REST!

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 shojo from your shonen

* An overview of the manga industry and its history

* A detailed bibliography and a glossary of manga terms

LOOK NO FURTHER, YOU'VE FOUND YOUR IDEAL MANGA COMPANION!

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Setting
japanUSA
Audience
adult
Length
long · 592 pages
Form
mangagraphic novels

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