Dreamland Japan
- 375 pages
- 14 hours of reading
A classic work praised for its scope and intelligence, now in a gift edition for fans, with a new Foreword
Frederik L. Schodt Books
Frederik L. Schodt is an American translator, interpreter, and writer whose life journey is deeply intertwined with Japan. His extensive knowledge of Japanese culture and language, acquired through his childhood and later studies and work in Tokyo, has positioned him as a pivotal figure in popularizing Japanese comics, or manga, in the West. Through his translations, works by leading Japanese creators like Osamu Tezuka have become accessible to a wider audience. Schodt's own writing offers an insightful exploration into the world of manga, its history, and cultural significance, opening up a fascinating artistic realm for readers.
Ghost in the Shell
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
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!
Manga! Manga!: The World Of Japanese Comics
- 260 pages
- 10 hours of reading
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.
A readable overview of the ever-changing relationship between Japan and the United States.
Manga! Manga! the world of Japanese comics
- 260 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Illustrated with the most representative examples of the genre, this book in English explores the world of Japanese comics. 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'
Manga A Visual History
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The book explores the vast and diverse world of manga, highlighting its appeal across various genres such as fantasy, horror, thrillers, romance, and more. It emphasizes how this Japanese comic phenomenon caters to a wide audience, offering something for everyone, including educational content like school textbooks.