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
Ordinabile fino al 01/03/25
By Kohno, Sui. Artist Kohno, Sui. Cover by Usamaru Furuya.
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Pagina del Previews (FEB/2025): 466
Data di uscita: 23/04/25 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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This charming manga collection presents three modern fables by one of Japan's most gifted authors, the poet and short story writer Kenji Miyazawa. Miyazawa is beloved in Japan, and increasingly abroad, for his masterful storytelling, poetic imagery, and powerful evocation of both the shadow and light of human nature. His world of sentient stars and enchanted forests, presented here in manga form, will appeal to imaginative readers of all ages. The Restaurant of Many Orders follows a pair of confident, self-centered young men on a hunting expedition. After entering a mysterious restaurant, the men are given peculiar orders such as to rub cream on their bodies - until they finally realize they themselves are about to become dinner for lurking beasts! Plus, The Wildcat and the Acorns and The Twin Stars. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
Ordinabile fino al 02/08/24
By Miyazawa, Kenji. Artist Sakuno, Yasuko.
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Pagina del Previews (JUL/2024): 507
Data di uscita: 18/09/24
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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
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
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
Ordinabile fino al 01/03/25
By Sideranch,. Artist Sideranch,.
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Pagina del Previews (FEB/2025): 466
Data di uscita: 09/04/25 (può ritardare di 30 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
Ordinabile fino al 05/02/21
By Kyachi,. Artist Kyachi,.
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Pagina del Previews (JAN/2021): 397
Data di uscita: 31/03/21
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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
Prezzo di copertina: USD 19,99
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Pagina del Previews (JAN/2023): 500
Data di uscita: 08/03/23
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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Pagina del Previews (JAN/2023): 415
Data di uscita: 08/03/23 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
The male form is the focus here - twisting, leaping and tumbling in dramatic action sequences! Master manga and anime artist Kyachi shows you the secrets professional Japanese artists use to create dynamic motion on the page. A series of detailed tutorials show you how to draw the male form in every possible position. Individual lessons cover standing, sitting, reclining, walking, running, kicking, pitching, swimming, dribbling and sparring. A rogues' gallery is also presented, showing how to create dastardly villains, armed with weapons and ready to rumble. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 02/04/21
By Kyachi,. Artist Kyachi,.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 16,99
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Pagina del Previews (MAR/2021): 392
Data di uscita: 26/05/21
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This book explores the fascinating history, lore and practice of Japanese cooking through the eyes of Gaku, a young man who aspires to become a professional Japanese chef. Each chapter presents a new set of topics which help the reader to appreciate the great depth and complexity of Japan's amazing food culture. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Nagashima, Hiroshi. Artist Nagashima, Hiroshi.
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Pagina del Previews (MAR/2024): 437
Data di uscita: 15/05/24 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
Learn to read, write, and speak everyday Japanese with manga stories! If you enjoy manga, you'll love learning Japanese with this book. The language lessons are interspersed with entertaining manga comic strips, making it easy to learn and remember all the key vocabulary and grammar. With a focus on the casual speech used by young people in Japan, you'll find yourself feeling confident with speaking, reading, and writing Japanese quickly! Designed for self-study use by adult learners, this book is a fun resource for beginners-no prior knowledge of Japanese required! Readers will find: Help with learning to write and pronounce the 92 Hiragana and Katakana letters plus 160 basic Kanji characters Hundreds of useful words and phrases-from numbers and greetings to expletives and insults! Seven manga stories woven throughout the book, reinforcing your grasp of the language The basic vocabulary and grammar needed to communicate in Japanese! Hundreds of exercises with free online audio recordings by Japanese native speakers A bidirectional dictionary and answer keys for all the exercises (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Bernabe, Marc. Artist Luque, Gabriel.
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Pagina del Previews (MAR/2022): 456
Data di uscita: 25/05/22 (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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Pagina del Previews (JAN/2023): 500
Data di uscita: 08/03/23 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
This thrilling collection of seven Japanese ghost stories will captivate lovers of yokai stories! These classic Japanese ghost stories are based on those written by famed author Lafcadio Hearn between 1890 and 1904. Here, they are retold by award-winning comic book writer Sean Michael Wilson. Wilson's skillful adaptation of Hearn's ghostly tales, along with superb manga illustrations from UK-based Japanese artist Inko Ai Takita, make these fascinating stories come to life. This book is in traditional Japanese reading order, from back to front, so that fans and manga lovers can enjoy an authentic reading experience. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
By Wilson, Sean Michael. Artist Takita, Inko Ai.
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Pagina del Previews (JUL/2020): 390
Data di uscita: 16/09/20
Reckless but unfailingly honest, Botchan is the youngest son in a middle-class Tokyo family. Following his graduation from college, he takes a job as a math teacher on the island of Shikoku, far from the city. Thrust into this alien small-town environment, Botchan encounters nothing but trouble from his students and fellow teachers. Among his tormentors are the pompous, two-faced vice-principal; his fawning sidekick-the art teacher; the spineless principal; and a pack of brawny, prankster students-all of whom seem out to get him. Mayhem ensues, but in the end Botchan prevails through honesty and dogged determination. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
Ordinabile fino al 02/08/24
By Natsume, Soseki. Artist Okura, Kaori.
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Pagina del Previews (JUL/2024): 507
Data di uscita: 18/09/24
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Immerse yourself in a fantasy world of Filipino myth, magic, and supernatural suspense! Lambana-the realm of supernatural fairies known as Diwata-has fallen, and the Magic Prohibition Act has been enacted. To add to his troubles, there's something wrong with Conrad's heart and only magic can prolong his life. He teams up with Ignacio, a well-connected friend who promises to hook him up with the Diwata and their magical treatments, a quest that's not only risky but highly illegal! On the shadowy, noir-tinged streets of Manila, multiple realities co-exist and intertwine as the two friends seek a cure for the magical malady. Slinky sirens and roaming wraith-like spirits populate a parallel world ruled by corruption and greed, which Conrad must enter to find the cure he seeks. Will Lambana spill its secrets and provide the healing balm Conrad needs? Or will he perish in the process? (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
By Victoria, Eliza. Artist Malonzo, Mervin.
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Pagina del Previews (APR/2022): 372
Data di uscita: 01/06/22
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)
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