Masamune Shirow is an internationally renowned manga artist whose works are characterized by intricate world-building and philosophical inquiry. His distinctive style blends visual sophistication with profound explorations of themes such as identity, technology, and humanity. Shirow often employs detailed artwork and dense narratives that immerse readers in futuristic and often dystopian realities. His influence on the science fiction and cyberpunk genres is undeniable.
BEACH BREAK!Captain Robert Altman, last seen facing off against Poseidon’s battle robot, Caduceus, has disappeared! Was he killed? Or does Poseidon have something even more sinister in store for him? Meanwhile, a trip to the beach for Nene, Clarion, and Phobos turns dangerous when a Korobase security bot possessed by Niko-chan goes haywire!
MARINE MISCHIEF! While exploring Korobase Hotel's private beach, Nene meets a young woman in virtual space who's learning to use a full-body prosthetic...though not a human one! Elsewhere, Proselpina learns of her beloved Captain Robert Altman's death, and begins to untangle Poseidon's sinister plot!
POSEIDON ON THE PRECIPICE! The secret society Poseidon is finally ready to execute the Apollo Seed Project, even if it makes them enemies of the entire world! And they aren't the only ones moving into a new phase. Some major changes are in store for Nene, too!
In a world in which the human mind can be programmed like a computer, where does the human soul end and the cybernetic machinery begin? What does it mean to be human? From Masamune Shirow, the creator of Appleseed, Orion, and Dominion: Tank Police, comes an epic, dystopian tale of politics, covert actions, and cyborgs with too much attitude!
Earth lies devastated after World War III, and even within the protected confines of Olympus City, away from the lethal Badside Zones, discontent is rife. As human rebels plan an uprising against the supercomputer that controls the city, two Badsiders find themselves thrown into the fray.
Deep into the twenty-first century, the line between man and machine has been inexorably blurred as humans rely on the enhancement of mechanical implants and robots are upgraded with human tissue. In this rapidly converging landscape, cyborg superagent Major Motoko Kusanagi is charged to track down the craftiest and most dangerous terrorists and cybercriminals, including "ghost hackers" who are capable of exploiting the human/machine interface and reprogramming humans to become puppets to carry out the hackers’ criminal ends. When Major Kusanagi tracks the cybertrail of one such master hacker, the Puppeteer, her quest leads her into a world beyond information and technology where the very nature of consciousness and the human soul are turned upside down. From Shirow Masamune, the award-winning creator of Appleseed and Dominion, comes The Ghost in the Shell, the breakthrough manga that inspired the internationally acclaimed animated film. An epic dystopian tale of politics, technology, and metaphysics, The Ghost in the Shell has been hailed worldwide as an unparalleled visionary work of graphic fiction. And now it’s ready to dazzle the imagination in its second millennium.
The 'lost' GHOST IN THE SHELL stories, created by Shirow Masamune after completing work on the original GHOST IN THE SHELL manga and prior to his tour-de-force, GHOST IN THE SHELL 2: MAN-MACHINE INTERFACE. Focusing on Section 9 agents in their daily battle against technocrime, Human-Error Processor. Features the stories 'Fat Cat,' 'Drive Slave,' 'Mines of Mind,' and 'Lost Past.'
Functional simplicity, structural complexity: the best life for all. That's the maxim of Olympus, the utopian city that sprung from the ashes of World War III. But Deunan and Bri, a young woman and her cyborg companion just entering the rose-tinted society, find that so long as there are different kinds of people there will be differences among them. Such is the story of Appleseed, the masterwork of manga storyteller Masamune Shirow. Beautiful art and a complex and fully realized future world rank this title among the best comics available.
The story has been adapted into a major motion picture, highlighting its compelling narrative and engaging characters. It explores themes of resilience, love, and the complexities of human relationships, captivating audiences both on page and screen. The plot unfolds through a rich tapestry of emotions and experiences, drawing readers into a world that resonates with both heart and depth. With its cinematic adaptation, the book's impact continues to reach new heights, inviting a broader audience to experience its powerful message.
The second volume in this hyper-action synthesis of Japanese cyborg culture! Motoko Aramaki is a counter-terrorist expert who straddles the real world and the virtual networks of cyberspace. Using remote drones of her cyborg self, she is out to solve a string of bizarre crimes that will lead her into the path of psychic Tamaki Tamai.
