(W) Brian Ashcraft, Shoko Ueda From manga and anime to movies, magazines, video games, advertising and music, Japanese schoolgirls are everywhere. For years, schoolgirls have shown up in internationally popular anime such as The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, films such as Battle Royale, and video games such as Street Fighter. In effect, the Japanese schoolgirl has all but replaced the 'geisha-girl' as Japan's new female icon. By talking to Japanese women, including former and current J-pop idols, well-known actresses, models, writers, and artists - along with film directors, historians and marketers - the authors reveal the true story behind Japan's obsession with schoolgirls. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 08/06/10
By Brian Ashcraft ; Shoko Ueda. Artist Various. Cover by Na.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 16,95
Prezzo HoVistoCose: EUR 16,10
Pagina del Previews (MAY/2010): 367
Data di uscita: 04/08/10 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
Final Order Cutoff: 08/06/10 (se ordinato entro questa data - un paio di giorni prima per permetterci di ordinarlo - le possibilità che l'ordine verrà soddisfatto sono molto alte)
by the JPT Staff & Makoto Nakajima The Akihabara district ('Akiba') in Tokyo, once known as the spot for discount electronics stores, has become a veritable 'theme park' of Japanese pop culture. With shops of all kinds, gaming centers, clubs, bars and restaurants packed into an area of just 700 square meters, the Akiba can be a daunting place to navigate. This clever guidebook presents the wonderfully eccentric appeal of the district in an easy-to-understand and entertaining format - a fusion of manga and practical travel information that will prove invaluable to the foreign visitor. Throughout the book, the reader learns about the development of Akihabara, which evolved from Tokyo's electronics center to the place to go for personal computers, video games, animation and manga, into its most recent incarnation as the hub of street music. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Jpt Staff. Artist Makoto Nakajima. Cover by Makoto Nakajima.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 19,95
Prezzo HoVistoCose: EUR 18,95
Pagina del Previews (SEP/2008): 371
Data di uscita: 05/11/08 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
(W) Shoko Tendo, Sean Michael Wilson (A) Michiru Morikawa Born into the family of a wealthy yakuza boss, Shoko Tendo lived her early years in luxury. But labeled 'the yakuza kid,' she was the victim both of bullying and discrimination from teachers and classmates at school, and of her father's drunken rages at home. By the age of fifteen she was a gang member; by the age of eighteen, a drug addict; and in her twenties, a willing participant in a series of abusive and violent relationships with men. After the death of her parents and her own suicide attempt, she began a tortuous, soul-searching reevaluation of the road she had taken and an unconventional act of empowerment finally helped her take control of her life, leading to redemption and happiness. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
Ordinabile fino al 06/05/11
By Shoko Tendo; S M Wilson. Artist Michiru Morikawa. Cover by Michiru Morikawa.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 15,95
Prezzo HoVistoCose: EUR 14,39
Pagina del Previews (APR/2011): 292
Data di uscita: 06/07/11 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
Final Order Cutoff: 06/05/11 (se ordinato entro questa data - un paio di giorni prima per permetterci di ordinarlo - le possibilità che l'ordine verrà soddisfatto sono molto alte)
by Frederik L. Schodt First published in 1983, Manga! Manga!: The World of Japanese Comics has been the book to read for all those interested in Japanese comics. The 'bible' from which all studies and appreciation of manga begins, Manga! Manga! features everything from Osamu Tezuka's Phoenix and Reiji Matsumoto's Ghost Warrior, to Riyoko Ikeda's The Rose of Versailles and Keiji Nakazawa's Barefoot Gen. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Frederick L. Schodt. Artist Various. Cover by Na.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 25,00
Prezzo HoVistoCose: EUR 23,75
Pagina del Previews (STA/20R1): 352
Data di uscita: 25/02/09
(W) Patrick W. Galbraith With over 600 entries, including common expressions, people, places, and moments of otaku history, The Otaku Encyclopedia serves as an essential A to Z of facts every Japanese pop-culture enthusiast needs to know. Author Patrick W. Galbraith has spent several years researching deep into the otaku heartland and his intimate knowledge of the subject gives the reader an insider's guide to words such as moe, doujinshi, cosplay and maid cafes. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Patrick W Galbraith ; F Schodt. Artist Various. Cover by Na.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 19,95
Prezzo HoVistoCose: EUR 18,95
Pagina del Previews (JUL/2009): 331
Data di uscita: 07/10/09 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
Brian Ashcraft & Jean Snow Arcade Mania introduces overseas readers to the fascinating world of the Japanese gemu senta (game center). Covering classics from Space Invaders to Street Fighter, games that are familiar to Americans in their home console versions (Rock Band, Guitar Hero, and Dance, Dance Revolution), as well as the unique, quirky games found only in Japan, Arcade Mania is crammed full of interviews with game makers and star players, and packed with facts about each game, all lavishly illustrated with photographs and game graphics. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Brian Ashcraft ; Jean Snow. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 19,95
Prezzo HoVistoCose: EUR 18,95
Pagina del Previews (NOV/2008): 355
Data di uscita: 07/01/09 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
(W) Patrick W. Galbraith The Otaku Encyclopedia serves as an essential A to Z of facts every Japanese pop-culture enthusiast needs to know. Patrick W. Galbraith spent several years researching deep into the otaku heartland and his intimate knowledge of the subject gives the reader an insider's guide to words such as moe, doujinshi, cosplay, and maid cafes. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Patrick W Galbraith ; F Schodt. Artist Various. Cover by Na.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 19,95
Prezzo HoVistoCose: EUR 18,95
Pagina del Previews (MAR/2010): 321
Data di uscita: 26/05/10
by Hiroko Yoda & Matt Alt; illustrated by Tatsuya Morino Yokai are Japan's traditional creepy-crawlies. Almost always encountered in the dark of night, they were once feared throughout the land. But they're more than just myth, more provocative than pop culture - references to yokai abound in Japanese idioms, and nearly every Japanese person has at least a passing knowledge of the most famous of these captivating creatures from times of old. Now, after collecting data and descriptions from a variety of sources, including first-hand accounts and microfilms of 18th-century publications stored in the National Diet Library in Tokyo, authors Hiroko Yoda and Matt Alt have produced the first English-language guide to Japan's yokai monsters. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Hiroko Yoda ; Matt Alt. Artist Tatsuya Morino. Cover by na.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 14,95
Prezzo HoVistoCose: EUR 14,20
Pagina del Previews (JUL/2008): 388
Data di uscita: 01/10/08 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
by Frederik L. Schodt First published in 1983, Manga! Manga!: The World of Japanese Comics has been the book to read for all those interested in Japanese comics. The 'bible' from which all studies and appreciation of manga begins, Manga! Manga! features everything from Osamu Tezuka's Phoenix and Reiji Matsumoto's Ghost Warrior, to Riyoko Ikeda's The Rose of Versailles and Keiji Nakazawa's Barefoot Gen. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Frederick L. Schodt. Artist Various. Cover by Na.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 25,00
Prezzo HoVistoCose: EUR 23,75
Pagina del Previews (DEC/2008): 352
Data di uscita: 25/02/09
(W) Hiroko Yoda, Matt Alt (A) Yutaka Kondo An entire generation has become fascinated with the stealth, ferocity and wisdom of the ninja--the epitome of the Japanese 'tough guy.' Ninja Attack! is the ultimate reference for those who want to know more about them and their legendary lives. This book covers the most unforgettable ninja in history, ranging from the leaders of ninja clans to solo artists, occult masters, warlords who used their cunning to help their climb to the top, and vicious assassins and warriors. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 07/09/10
By Hiroko Yoda; Matt Alt. Artist Yutaka Kondo. Cover by Yutaka Kondo.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 14,95
Prezzo HoVistoCose: EUR 14,20
Pagina del Previews (AUG/2010): 350
Data di uscita: 06/10/10 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
Final Order Cutoff: 07/09/10 (se ordinato entro questa data - un paio di giorni prima per permetterci di ordinarlo - le possibilità che l'ordine verrà soddisfatto sono molto alte)
(W) Yamamoto Tsunetomo & Sean Michael Wilson (A) Chie Kutsuwada Based on William Scott Wilson's definitive translation of the bestselling samurai classic, Hagakure, adapted by scriptwriter and comic book/manga author Sean Wilson, and with illustrations from Chie Kutsuwada, this first-ever graphic treatment of the most influential of all samurai treatises is sure to delight manga fans, martial arts enthusiasts, and students of Japanese culture. Hagakure is a collection of tales and anecdotes that offer instruction and insight into the philosophy and code of behavior that foster the true spirit of bushido, the 'Way of the Warrior.' (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
Ordinabile fino al 09/11/10
By Yamatomo Tsunetomo; S Wilson. Artist Chie Kutsuwada. Cover by Chie Kutsuwada.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 14,95
Prezzo HoVistoCose: EUR 13,49
Pagina del Previews (OCT/2010): 289
Data di uscita: 29/12/10 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
Final Order Cutoff: 09/11/10 (se ordinato entro questa data - un paio di giorni prima per permetterci di ordinarlo - le possibilità che l'ordine verrà soddisfatto sono molto alte)