Manga: The Complete GuideBallantine Books/Del Rey, 2007 - 556 páginas Reviews 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!" |