His poetic directing and universal themes, such as the importance of nature, have turned Hayao Miyazaki into one of the most respected artists on the movie and animation scene. Initially intended for Japan only, his works eventually reached the Western market. Spirited Away is one of the most successful animated movies worldwide. This book aims to explore the personality of this unusual author and his collaborators, and to decipher, movie by movie, the profound themes found throughout his entire work, which reveal the humanist nature of this essential filmmaker. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 30/10/20
By Berton, Gael. Artist Raina Telgemeier. Cover by Raina Telgemeier.
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A global manga phenomenon in the early 1990s, Akira is a futuristic depiction with apocalyptic elements set in a Neo-Tokyo on the brink of civil war. Katsuhiro Otomo's work is a graphical and narrative treasure trove, confronting the revolutionary views of a disillusioned youth with the danger of scientific progress spiraling out of control. This book provides the social and historical context of Katsuhiro Otomo's manga, which is reflected in its themes, and is intended to help the Western reader get a better grasp of this major Japanese comic book's essence. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 30/10/20
By Lopez, Remi. Artist Raina Telgemeier. Cover by Raina Telgemeier.
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Berserk is a manga which stands out for its rich, twisted and dark universe. It is a clever alchemy between the stories of Elric of Melniboné, Hieronymus Bosch's paintings, and Gustave Dore's engravings. This book reviews Berserk's story and all aspects of Kentaro Miura's life, the manga's author. It also deciphers the work's entire dark fantasy world. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 30/10/20
By Boeton, Quentin "Alt 236". Artist Raina Telgemeier. Cover by Raina Telgemeier.
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What do Michelangelo, Clint Eastwood, Lady Gaga, Stephen King, and Gianni Versace have in common? They are among the thousand and one influences of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, one of the most unclassifiable mangas of all time. This is also one of the most popular ones, with more than 100 million copies sold in Japan and a publication that has been going since 1987! Between portraits of artists, behind-the-scenes tales, in-depth analyses and a critical essay, this book investigates every aspects of this crazy work, which has become a worldwide pop-cultural phenomenon. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Anzalone, Frederico. Artist Raina Telgemeier. Cover by Raina Telgemeier.
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Pagina del Previews (SEP/2021): 426
Data di uscita: 03/11/21