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Manga: Masters of the Art

By (author) Timothy Lehman






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A look at the world of manga through the work and commentary of twelve of Japan's renowned masters of the art - and featuring an original story. With its stylistic characters and vivid colours, Manga has captured the imagination of millions. Now, Manga: Masters of the Art goes straight to the source - the artists themselves - for the ultimate insider's look at this global phenomenon. Each section includes a question-and-answer session, allowing the reader first-hand access to the artist's thoughts and ideas. They discuss how they became interested in Manga, their first published work, where they get their ideas, the creative process, tips and techniques, artistic influences, the genre itself, and much more. Illustrations and photographs of each artist's seminal works are accompanied by extensive, explanatory captions. Manga: Masters of the Art is a practical reference book, a fascinating look at how this incredible artwork makes it from concept to reality and a thoughtful commentary on the genre - perfect for the growing legions of manga fans.

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Normally shipped | Enquiries only
Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Published date | 6 Oct 2005
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Format | Paperback
Pages | 256
Dimensions | 255 x 180 x 18mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 816g
ISBN | 978-0-0608-3331-2
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BISAC | comics & graphic novels / graphic novels / manga


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