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.
The Ghost in the Shell - Bilingual Edition
- 346 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Deep into the 21st 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 super-agent Major Motoko Kusanagi is charged to track down the craftiest and most dangerous terrorists and cybercriminals, including "ghost hackers," capable of exploiting the human/machine interface by re-programming human minds to become puppets to carry out their 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 and inside-out.
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'
Astro Boy, Vols. 1 & 2 - Books 1 and 2 Now in One Volume!
- 432 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Dark Horse proudly presents one of the crown jewels of manga - Astro Boy! Created by the late Osamu Tezuka, a revered animator and cartoonist (who created over 150,000 pages of comics in his career!) considered the Walt Disney of Japan, Astro Boy was the first manga series to be adapted to animation and became a worldwide phenomenon, making Astro Boy the Mickey Mouse of anime - a jet-powered, super-strong, evil-robot-bashing, alien-invasion-smashing Mickey Mouse, that is! Exciting, whimsical, and touching, Astro Boy hearkens back to the classic era of comics and animation, featuring stories that readers young and old will enjoy.
Hardcover.