Yadao/Rough Guides 2009 288 pages includes index A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library ISBN: 978-1-85828-561-0ġâ
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The links: Manga publishers detailed, with reviews and recommendations, plus listings for manga magazines and websites, as well as a chapter on the anime connection. The canon: Fifty must-read manga, including the iconic Astro Boy, global hits Fruits Basket and Battle Royale, plus less well-known works like Please Save My Earth.
The primer: Manga’s unique styles, techniques and genres decoded, along with a glossary of terms. The story: From manga’s twelfth-century roots to the rise of English-language manga, with profiles of influential creators like Leiji Matsumoto and CLAMP. NARUTO © 1999 by Masashi Kishimoto/ SHUEISHA Inc. DEATH NOTE © 2003 by Tsugumi Ohba, Takeshi Obata/SHUEISHA Inc. Muriel Gray, BBC Radio 4, on the Rough Guide to Graphic NovelsĬover images: FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST © Hiromu Arakawa/SQUARE ENIX. “Rough Guides can’t be beat.” Chicago Tribune The Rough Guide to Manga is the ultimate handbook for exploring the world of Japanese comics.