Dimensions
179 x 180 x 15mm
The Rough Guide to Manga is the ultimate handbook for exploring the world of Japanese comics.
Features include:
- The story: From manga's twelfth-century roots to the rise of English-language manga, with profiles of influential creators like Leifi Matsumoto and CLAMP.
- The primer: Manga's unique styles, techniques and genres decoded, along with a glossary of terms.
- 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 links: Manga publishers detailed, with reviews and recommendations, plus listings for manga magazines and websites, as well as a chapter on the anime connection.
