Dreamland Japan
- 375 páginas
- 14 horas de lectura
A classic work praised for its scope and intelligence, now in a gift edition for fans, with a new Foreword
Frederik L. Schodt Libros
Frederik L. Schodt es un traductor, intérprete y escritor estadounidense cuya trayectoria vital está profundamente ligada a Japón. Sus amplios conocimientos de la cultura y el idioma japoneses, adquiridos durante su infancia y posteriormente en sus estudios y trabajo en Tokio, lo han convertido en una figura clave en la popularización de los cómics japoneses, el manga, en Occidente. Gracias a sus traducciones, obras de creadores japoneses de renombre como Osamu Tezuka se han vuelto accesibles a un público más amplio. La propia escritura de Schodt ofrece una exploración perspicaz del mundo del manga, su historia y su significado cultural, abriendo un fascinante ámbito artístico para los lectores.
Ghost in the Shell
- 352 páginas
- 13 horas de lectura
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!
A readable overview of the ever-changing relationship between Japan and the United States.
Manga! Manga! the world of Japanese comics
- 260 páginas
- 10 horas de lectura
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 páginas
- 12 horas de lectura
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.