Critical survey of graphic novels : manga / editors, Bart H. Beaty, Stephen Weiner.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Beaty, Bart.

Weiner, Stephen, 1955-

Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

Series:

Critical survey of graphic novels

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Graphic novels.

Comic books, strips, etc.

Physical Description:

xiii, 382 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.

Other Title:

Manga

Place of Publication:

Ipswich, Mass. : Salem Press, [2013]

Summary:

Part of a series of books that describe the graphic novel genre, this volume offers 66 entries on as many manga books or series. Each entry is clearly presented, with an initial summary of the works author, artist, publisher, and date of publication, followed by description of its publication history, plot, characters, artistic style, themes, and impact. Films and television series are included when they exist. Among the works featured are Battle Angel Alita, Blade of the Immortal, Japan Ai; A Tall Girl's Adventures in Japan, and 20th Century Boys. Entries conclude with a list of further reading and related works. A bibliography and timeline, lists of works arranged by subject, author and artist, and index are provided. The volume is illustrated in b&w. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

ISBN:

1587659557

9781587659553

9781587659560

1587659565

OCLC:

777601721

Publisher Number:

99951142118