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Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:41:16 +0000

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Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:55:30 +0000

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By: Johanna

Johanna — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:06:41 +0000

Mark, thanks, I’d never heard of that. I’ll look for it.

Cozmo, it depends on whether you want to know more about the history and characteristics of manga (in which case, yes, Manga Manga would be best) or you want to see samples and find possible recommendations for more reading (in which case I’d second the 60 Years recommendation).

By: James Moar

James Moar — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:20:39 +0000

Cozmo, I think Manga: Sixty Years of Japanese Comics might be the best book if you’re looking for just the one. Manga! Manga! is more detailed, but Gravett’s book is more up to date, and probably much handier if you want to be led onto works of interest (the large majority of manga which have been translated weren’t written when Manga! Manga! was published).

By: Cozmo

Cozmo — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:23:51 +0000

I’m new to Manga and was wondering if Manga! Manga! would be the best book from that list for me?

Basically my level of experience is “seen some, know nothing about it”.

Thanks.

By: James Moar

James Moar — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:28:59 +0000

Seconding Manga Design. Great resource for samples of art from lots of different artists, including many who’ve never been translated (or have untranslated works shown).

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:51:21 +0000

Great List!!

I’, seriously considering giving “Manga! Manga!” a look :-)

I’d like propose an addition to your list: Manga Design

It’s an overview over 200 manga artists (more or less it’s over 500 pages) and their books and styles. It also contains an additional DVD about manga artists and manga in japanese society. I bought it roughly 3 years ago and still enjoy browsing it every now and then.

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MangaBlog » Blog Archive » Vampire Hunter D comes to American comics — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:51:46 +0000

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