Roger Dahl's Zero Gravity cartoon strip has been a popular feature of Japan's leading English-language daily newspaper, The Japan Times, since 1991. Now, for the first time, Roger Dahl's Comic Japan brings together the best of Zero Gravity in book form. Offering a Western artist's take on Japan, the strip stars Larry and Lily, a young American couple working as English teachers in Tokyo. Larry and Lily never manage to fully integrate into Japanese society, and Zero Gravity takes a whimsical approach to the meeting of cultures as well as the quirky dynamics of changing relationships between generations and subgroups within Japan. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
Ordinabile fino al 05/06/15
By Dahl, Roger. Artist Dahl, Roger. Cover by Dahl, Roger.
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Pagina del Previews (MAY/2015): 457
Data di uscita: 01/07/15
Final Order Cutoff: 05/06/15 (se ordinato entro questa data - un paio di giorni prima per permetterci di ordinarlo - le possibilità che l'ordine verrà soddisfatto sono molto alte)
Every summer, in an isolated Japanese village, a celebration known as the Festival of Shadows takes place. The villagers are entrusted to assist the troubled souls or 'shadows' of those who died tragically, and to help them come to terms with their deaths and find eternal peace. Naoko, a young girl born in the village, is given a year to save the soul of a mysterious young man. She develops strong feelings for her shadow-a handsome young man, an artist-but he seems haunted by a terrible secret. She has a year to find out what happened to him, to help him come to terms with his past, and if she fails, his soul will be lost forever. As the year goes by, Naoko finds herself teetering between the worlds of the living and the dead. What is the terrible secret that seems to be haunting her shadow? And could she be risking her own life to help someone who has already lost his? (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
By Sento, Atelier. Artist Sento, Atelier.
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Pagina del Previews (FEB/2023): 466
Data di uscita: 05/04/23
Have you ever struggled to get the drape of a dress or the look of a jacket just right? Maybe you've mastered the human form but your drawings lack a sense of fashion? Or perhaps you're a budding fashionista who loves decking your characters out in elegant, outrageous or cutting-edge outfits? No matter how you wish to clothe your creations, in traditional togs or casual fashions, How to Create Manga: Drawing Clothing and Accessories is the perfect tutorial for you! Fashion meets form in this essential style guide to dressing up your drawings. Drape your manga creations in the wardrobe of your dreams, while learning techniques and tips used by professional illustrators to realistically draw clothing and accessories of all types-from blouses and T-shirts to button downs, sweaters, coats, pants, skirts and shorts. And what about the accessories? Boots, belts, shoes and sandals are all included as well, along with detailed coverage of satchels, purses and backpacks. How to Create Manga: Drawing Clothing and Accessories is the fashion bible used by manga artists in Japan. It presents more than 900 drawings by twelve accomplished illustrators, covering a broad range of fashions. Detailed, in-depth instructionals show you how to render not just the garments themselves, but the folds, creases and wrinkles that give them a sense of realism and movement. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
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Pagina del Previews (JUL/2020): 390
Data di uscita: 02/09/20 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
Haruki Murakami's novels, essays and short stories have sold millions of copies worldwide and been translated into dozens of languages. Now for the first time, many of Murakami's best-loved short stories are available in graphic novel form in English. Haruki Murakami Stories 1 is the first of three volumes, which will present a total of 9 short stories from Murakami's bestselling collections. With their trademark mix of realism and fantasy, centering around Murakami's characteristic themes of loss, remorse and confusion, the four stories in this volume are: 'Super-Frog Saves Tokyo,' 'Where I'm Likely to Find It,' 'Birthday Girl,' and 'The Seventh Man.' (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
By Murakami, Haruhi. Artist PMGL,.
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Data di uscita: 04/10/23
Miyamoto Musashi was undefeated throughout his long career as a fighter and became even more famous later in life as the author of The Book of Five Rings, the bible of Japanese military strategy that is still widely read today. This book tells the incredible true story of an enigmatic man who is the most famous warrior in history. The exciting events recounted in this book include: Musashi's first duel at the age of 13 when he succesfully defeated a much older and more experienced swordsman; the dramatic showdown at Ganryujima where Musashi bested his greatest rival, Sasaki Kojiro, and became a living legend throughout Japan; his unparalleled career in fighting 61 duels without ever being defeated; and why and how he wrote The Book of Five Rings later in life, a literary classic that has been read by millions of people. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
By Sugita, Touru. Artist Taki, Reiko.
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Pagina del Previews (JUL/2024): 507
Data di uscita: 04/09/24
Following a grisly encounter with the Tiyanak, an evil creature from Philippine folklore, Janus Silang realizes that nothing in his life will ever be the same again. He and his family are now the targets of a powerful force that must be destroyed. Janus and his friends escape to Kalibutan, where the Tiyanak cannot follow. There, he searches for Tala, the Tiyanak's goddess twin and the only being with the power to defeat it. This quest leads him again to the word of online gaming, where to his great dismay he discovers that he is not the only one seeking her! (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
By Samar, Edgar Calabia. Artist Malonzo, Mervin.
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Data di uscita: 03/04/24
Muros is an urban fantasy set in an alternate Manila which has been sealed off from the rest of the world for decades. In this fast-paced graphic novel the walled city of Manila, recently freed from a dictator's iron-fisted rule, is a magical metropolis where monsters flit and feed along neon-lit streets. The city, now governed by mysterious Societies, faces rising tensions between the human and nonhuman inhabitants that are nearing a breaking point. In a world where magic and modernity make for uneasy bedfellows, there are some secrets you simply can't prepare for. Especially secrets that involve a cast of nonhuman characters, such as one-eyed Yomaws (hybrid human-canines), Asu-Gamis (half Aswang, half Inugami) and slinky Silat immortals. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
By Chikiamco, Paolo. Artist Sinaban, Borg.
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Pagina del Previews (APR/2025): 316
Data di uscita: 04/06/25 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
In this complete coursebook, award-winning author and manga illustrator Shinji Matsuoka provides 80 full-color manga drawings by talented professional artists as case studies to show you how to improve and upgrade your own drawing skills. The illustrations serve as examples showing you how to use the time-honored principles of composition and perspective to create balance and stability, establish focus and direct the viewer's eye dynamically around the artwork. In hundreds of detailed notes and tips, Matsuoka also teaches you how to use color, shapes, framing, shadows and focal points to communicate your stories in a clear and engaging way. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Matsuoka, Shinji. Artist Matsuoka, Shinji.
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Pagina del Previews (AUG/2024): 511
Data di uscita: 23/10/24 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
Drawing characters with realistic facial expressions is a challenging and critical skill for every manga artist and storyteller. Drawing Manga Faces & Expressions is an invaluable practical guide for illustrators who wish to bring their drawing skills to the next level! This book contains over 175 detailed step-by-step lessons and 1,200 drawings, with practical advice and helpful tips on every page. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Artist Yanami,.
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Pagina del Previews (JUL/2022): 477
Data di uscita: 26/10/22 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
Haruki Murakami's novels, essays and short stories have sold millions of copies worldwide and been translated into scores of languages. Now for the first time, in this three-volume series, Murakami's best-loved stories are available in manga form in English. The Second Bakery Attack: A newlywed couple lie in bed, hungry. The man tells his wife about when he and a friend robbed a bakery and stole bread to feed themselves for two days. Samsa in Love: An extension of the tale of Gregor Samsa in Kafka's The Metamorphosis. Thailand: A middle-aged woman takes a break from her job as a doctor to go on holiday in Thailand. She learns from a spirit doctor that her sterile life and inability to forgive have created a rock in her gut, which will be all that remains of her after she is dead. These new graphic versions of classic Murakami short stories will be devoured by his fans and will provide a new window onto his work for a new generation of readers not yet familiar with it! (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
By Murakami, Haruhi. Artist PMGL,.
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Pagina del Previews (FEB/2024): 445
Data di uscita: 10/04/24
This manga version of novelist Osamu Dazai's masterpiece No Longer Human, the #2 bestselling novel of all time in Japan. Yozo Oba, a young man growing up in Japan in the immediate aftermath of World War II, is tormented by a failure to find any value in himself or in human relationships, despite being surrounded by women who love him. He creates the persona of a buffoon who mocks himself while entertaining others. But inside he is tortured, and as he moves from childhood to adulthood he becomes addicted to sex and alcohol. Largely autobiographical, No Longer Human explores Dazai's own sense of failure and alienation which drove him to self-destruct with alcohol and numerous suicide attempts. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
Ordinabile fino al 01/09/23
By Dazai, Osamu. Artist Ito, Chika. Cover by Usamaru Furuya.
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Pagina del Previews (AUG/2023): 474
Data di uscita: 11/10/23 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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Furries fuse human and animal characteristics to create unique and fantastical hybrid forms. This book contains everything you need to start drawing furries for the printed page, for the screen, or for cosplay characters. Follow the lead of 14 professional Japanese artists as they show you how to create scores of unique human-animal hybrid characters. In the hands of these expert teachers, you'll learn to draw: Fierce reptilian fighters and beastmen Cute chibi versions of your favorite pet animals Furries seen from every possible angle and perspective Realistic poses with believable motions performing dynamic actions Characters based on cats, dogs, wolves, foxes, goats, birds, whales, sharks, horses, crocodiles, dragons--and many more! Create furries for every situation and scenario and learn how to develop compelling and complex characters for the stories you want to tell. Let your imagination run wild as your anthropomorphic creations come to life, spring into action, and leap off the page! (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
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Pagina del Previews (JUL/2022): 477
Data di uscita: 21/09/22 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
It's open season on the Mythology Class as an army of the undead hunts them down! The next chapter in the Mythology Class saga, this pulse-pounding epic plays out in the porous border between worlds. The Mythology Class has been placed in desperate situations before, but a new influx of evil must be driven back. Will the former classmates return to their former glory and summon the strength that once united their team? The Mythology class friends thought they were safe from the Dark Anitos, but now the evil Budniaan has arrived in their world with his army of zombie warriors and demented engkantos demons, and their lives are once again at stake. With Rey and Misha on the other side of the globe and the group at odds over what to do, the one course they can all agree on is the inevitable oneand combine their strengths to thwart Budiaan's threat. Revisiting a scene of their past triumphs, the group uncovers an ancient artifact. Will it lead them to the safety of the Skyworld, the spirit realm? (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
Ordinabile fino al 30/06/23
By Arre, Arnold. Artist Arre, Arnold.
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Pagina del Previews (JUN/2023): 432
Data di uscita: 02/08/23 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
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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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Pagina del Previews (FEB/2024): 446
Data di uscita: 03/04/24
A young woman is out in the world for the first time, living on her own. When she decides to tie up her hair one day, she embarks on a journey of small, almost imperceptible but important changes. Relationships develop, problems emerge and decisions are made. As the year progresses and she navigates the ins and outs of daily life, she also discovers new ways of styling her hair. Because nothing stays the same-and sometimes, changing your hairstyle can have a deep impact on your life. This charming coming-of-age novel introduces the Korean concept of so-hak-hang-the belief that small pleasures like a movie night with friends, painting your nails or trying a new hairstyle are a simple but reliable means of finding true joy. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
By Kim, Rae-hyeon. Artist Kim, Rae-hyeon. Cover by Usamaru Furuya.
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Pagina del Previews (JAN/2024): 442
Data di uscita: 20/03/24 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
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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Pagina del Previews (JAN/2023): 415
Data di uscita: 22/03/23 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
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