Manga: The Complete GuideReviews 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 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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... Adult. Manga. (History. and. Context). Young adult fiction often asks its readers to imagine what happens when ordinary young adults find themselves facing extraordinary circumstances. Some of these stories' teenage protagonists are ...
... Adult. Manga. (History. and. Context). Young adult fiction often asks its readers to imagine what happens when ordinary young adults find themselves facing extraordinary circumstances. Some of these stories' teenage protagonists are ...
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... one which has most resonance with biologically younger readers. In the language of contemporary culture the concept of 'adult' (otona) has become closely linked to the concept of “serious' (majime), and by 48 ADULT MANGA.
... one which has most resonance with biologically younger readers. In the language of contemporary culture the concept of 'adult' (otona) has become closely linked to the concept of “serious' (majime), and by 48 ADULT MANGA.
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... manga (girls), seinen manga (adult men), and josei manga (adult women) (Schodt, 1983). As manga are created via a strong partnership between the editor and the main artist, who in turn is supported by a group of artistic assistants, manga ...
... manga (girls), seinen manga (adult men), and josei manga (adult women) (Schodt, 1983). As manga are created via a strong partnership between the editor and the main artist, who in turn is supported by a group of artistic assistants, manga ...
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