In the final days of World War II, Japan lay in ruins and the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki had been obliterated. A tense drama unfolds in Tokyo as Japan teeters on the edge of Armageddon. Japan's Longest Day tells the true story of the day immediately before the surrender, as a group of fanatical army officers attempt to prevent the Emperor from surrendering-an act of high treason which will inevitably result in Japan's total annihilation. This dramatic story recounts events that most people outside Japan are completely unaware of. The fierce disagreement between the army and the Japanese government as Emperor Hirohito prepares to announce the nation's unconditional surrender to the Allies. The attempts by War Minister Korechika Anami to change the Emperor's mind. The shocking plot to overthrow the government as Anami faces a fateful choice between loyalty to the cause and loyalty to the Emperor. Japan's Longest Day is beautifully told by award-winning manga artist Yukinobu Hoshino, who brings to life the story of Japan's most fateful day in elegant graphic novel form. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
By Hando, Kazutoshi. Artist Hoshino, Yukinobu.
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Data di uscita: 03/04/24
Miyamoto Musashi is the greatest swordsman who ever lived. He is renowned for his fighting prowess and famous for having never having been defeated. Then he mysteriously disappeared at the relatively young age of 29 to meditate and study. This book tells the fascinating story of Musashi's return from isolation as he pens his great masterpiece on military tactics, The Book of Five Rings, and begins to train a new generation of Samurai warriors. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
By Itoh, Makiko. Artist Kondo, Koji. Cover by Usamaru Furuya.
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Data di uscita: 01/05/24 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
Set in the early 20th century, Kokoro opens with a chance encounter on a beach near Tokyo that irrevocably links a young student to a man he simply calls Sensei ('Teacher'). Intrigued by Sensei's aloofness, the student calls upon him with increasing frequency. Eventually, Sensei and his beautiful wife open their home and their lives to him. Only later does the student learn the devastating secret that has haunted Sensei since his youth. Kokoro has sold millions of copies in Japan where it is taught in schools and is a perennial favorite. Its lucid prose and universal themes of friendship, betrayal and the struggle for meaning in a changing world have made it popular internationally as well. The manga includes depictions of suicide and may not be suitable for some readers. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
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By Natsume, Soseki. Artist Yoshizaki, Nagi.
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Data di uscita: 24/04/24
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Create realistic-looking outfits and one-of-a-kind looks for your manga and anime characters, or design amazing creations for any cosplay event. Author Rabimaru is Japan's leading fashion illustrator and she teaches you how to develop your own unique manga fashion vocabulary! In this comprehensive fashion sourcebook, you'll learn to create an array of stunning outfits including stylish separates and original ensembles. Rabimaru then shows you how to add realistic details, folds, creases, contours and shadows that will make your characters truly come alive! (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
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Artist Rabimaru,.
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Data di uscita: 03/04/24 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
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Haruki Murakami's novels, essays and stories have sold millions of copies worldwide and been translated into fifty languages. Now for the first time, his best-loved stories are available in manga form, in three independent volumes. Scheherazade: A man, Habara, is confined to his home, as though under house arrest. He is visited regularly by a woman, Scheherazade, who brings provisions then has sex with him. She tells him about a boy she was in love with in high school, and how she would break into his house. Sleep: A housewife has not slept for many days, but her family doesn't notice. She stays up all night reading Anna Karenina and sees her surroundings through new eyes. Her sleeplessness provides freedom from a monotonous life looking after her husband and son. These graphic novel versions of Murakami's classic stories will be devoured by his fans and will provide a new window onto his work for readers not yet familiar with it! (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
By Murakami, Haruhi. Artist PMGL,.
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Data di uscita: 02/04/25
This complete guide shows you how to draw your characters with the right proportions and perspectives when performing all sorts of actions. With useful tips on depicting dynamic motions and movements more accurately you can make your drawings look more realistic! Are your characters opening an umbrella? Fussing with their phones? Or talking with their hands? Or are they flying through the air and landing blows in the midst of a fight? With 480 body positions, movements and hand gestures and over 1,100 illustrations to guide you, this book helps you draw your characters with the right proportions and perspectives while doing all sorts of different things! (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
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By Sideranch,. Artist Sideranch,.
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Data di uscita: 09/04/25 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
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Is death truly the end if you are never forgotten? Like most girls, Lala loves music, her friends and her family. However, Lala is not like most girls. Lala is a 'collector' from the Memory Clan, a group of enchanted beings who are called upon to remember the lives of every human when they die. Unique lives create unique endings; no two are the same. The Memory Clan's purpose is to keep each person's story alive. The clan also has one simple rule: 'Do not get involved in human affairs.' For Lala, this isn't easy since she is absolutely entranced by humans and their stories. As a result, she risks losing everything and everyone she loves. Lala the Memory Collector weaves a poignant tale of life, death, and one girl's desire to understand what it means to be human. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
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By Kohno, Sui. Artist Kohno, Sui. Cover by Usamaru Furuya.
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Data di uscita: 23/04/25 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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Color, lighting and shadows are critical components of effective manga and anime illustrations. From basic principles to step-by-step tutorials, learn the techniques the pros use to create powerful palettes and bold or subtle atmospheric effects. In this highly detailed book, you'll learn how to create natural-looking color schemes with the right balance of light and dark areas; control the reader's gaze through the use of specific colors and shadow areas; create three-dimensional effects using lighting, shadows and color; finish your illustrations with color and shading to give them a strong sense of unity; and much more! (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
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By Usamaru Furuya. Artist Naoto, Date. Cover by Usamaru Furuya.
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Data di uscita: 23/04/25 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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Professional manga and anime artist Kyachi offers aspiring artists an easy-to-follow approach to drawing manga women. For beginners, it can be intimidating to know where to start when drawing the human form. This book is meant to dispel those fears and wipe away any hesitation, so you can begin with a blank page or empty screen and start populating it with people. Soon your simple forms will take on greater detail and your characters will come to life before you! (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
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By Kyachi,. Artist Kyachi,.
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Pagina del Previews (JAN/2021): 397
Data di uscita: 31/03/21
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It's been two decades since the former classmates first met, and the ensuing years have brought their share of changes. Lane has lost her telepathic powers. Kubin is weakening, while Rey and Misha have mysteriously disappeared. To add to the problems, doubts about Enkanta's true purpose are mounting. Nicole, once the heart of the group, now senses a dark spell settling over them, her young daughter included. What the former classmates don't realize is that a new band of visitors is about to arrive from a magical realm. Will these visitors provide a portal to an enchanting new world or usher in a new age of evil? And will the classmates still be up to the challenge? (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
By Arre, Arnold. Artist Arre, Arnold.
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Data di uscita: 22/03/23 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
Manila-the walled city recently freed from a dictator's iron-fisted rule-is a magical metropolis where monsters flit and feed along neon-lit streets. In this noir-tinged dystopian graphic novel, the capital exists in an alternate reality where myth and fantasy collide. A one-armed Taga-Sagot-a gatherer of information, an answerer of questions, a fount of knowledge-is charged with finding the missing 'daughter' of a small-town mayor lost amidst the temptations of the open city, now a den of pleasure districts and corruption. In a city now governed by the mysterious Societies, tensions between the human and nonhuman inhabitants are about to hit a breaking point. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
By Chikiamco, Paolo. Artist Sinaban, Borg.
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Data di uscita: 08/03/23 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
In a world yearning for stability, a renegade force arrives, spreading chaos amidst the populace in the form of a gruesome plague. This is when the world needs Andong Agimat- and his mysterious amulet, a talisman purposed to protect Ando and ward off evil. Get ready to meet an intriguing cast of characters, including a cult leader and the group of followers that he has transformed into a superhuman gang bent on destroying the city. And of course, you'll meet the main character Ando-a silver-haired bounty hunter with a checkered past and supernatural abilities, taking to the streets to deal with the criminal forces beyond the reach of local law enforcement. Can Andong Agimat and his talisman's secret powers repel the forces of chaos? (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
By Arre, Arnold. Artist Arre, Arnold.
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Data di uscita: 29/03/23 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
A History of Japan in Manga tells the action-packed saga of Japan from its misty origins up to the present day. Epic battles, noble Samurai and duplicitous leaders are all portrayed in modern manga fashion! The lively stories in this book include: The Dawn of Japan: The Birth of Buddhism and the transition from huntersto agricultural societies of ancient times; The Genpei Wars: Davage battles between the Taira and Minamoto clans that led to the powerful warlord Minamoto no Yoritomo naming himself Japan's first Shogun; The Onin Wars: A decade-long struggle for domination of Japan in which thousands of Samurai fought and tragically lost their lives; The 47 Ronin: Loyal Samurai who vowed to avenge the death of their master, choosing honor over surrender and being forced to commit mass ritual suicide as a result; The Satsuma Rebellion: A dramatic last stand by Samurai loyal to the Shogun who revolted against the new Meiji government and its plans to finally modernize Japan; and many more! (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
By Shunichiro, Kanaya.
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Author Teruko Sakurai, Japan's leading colorist, applies her expert knowledge of color to drawing effective anime and manga. Starting with the basics, Sakurai shares her secrets on how to provide your characters and scenes with the right colors to accurately express their moods and actions. This book shows you how to become a skilled digital colorist just by following a few simple guidelines-and how to refine your illustrations further using professional-level digital shading and coloration techniques. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
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Data di uscita: 08/03/23
Learn the essentials of manga drawing from professional Japanese illustrators, and let them show you how to tell better stories with your manga art. Start with anatomy and body structure to create compelling characters in a few simple head-to-toe steps. Then it's time to build your world and tell your story. With this all-in-one guide, your characters, drawing, and storytelling abilities will quickly soar! In this book you'll learn not only the basics, but the insider tips and secrets only the professionals know. You'll also learn to avoid common pitfalls and overcome obstacles that might otherwise lessen the impact of your work and prevent you from becoming a successful artist! (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Artist Date, Naoto.
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Data di uscita: 22/03/23
Veteran illustrator Ryo Sumiyoshi stretches the boundaries of fantasy human-animal hybrids in his new book-presenting not just the usual jungle beasties but a fascinating array of strange and unusual creatures found nowhere else! Sumiyoshi's extensive sketchbook ideas, drawing tips and full-color examples combine insights on body structures and movement with conceptual sketches and notes linking physical attributes to personality and behavior. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Sumiyoshi, Ryo. Artist Sumiyoshi, Ryo.
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Pagina del Previews (JAN/2023): 500
Data di uscita: 29/03/23
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