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
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
Travelling to Japan has never been so much fun - visit the land of anime, manga, cosplay, hot springs and sushi! This full-color graphic novel Japan guidebook is the first of it's kind exploring Japanese culture from a cartoonist's perspective. Cool Japan Guide takes you on a fun tour from the high-energy urban streets of Tokyo to the peaceful Zen gardens and Shinto shrines of Kyoto and introduces you to the exciting world of Japanese food, the otaku (geek) culture of Japan, the complete Japanese shopping experience, and lots of other exciting places to go and things to do! (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
Ordinabile fino al 05/06/15
By Denson, Abby. Artist Denson, Abby. Cover by Denson, Abby.
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Pagina del Previews (MAY/2015): 456
Data di uscita: 08/07/15
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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
Journey through Japan's illustrated history and discover the roots of manga before it took the world by storm. In this compelling survey, art historian Andreas Marks traces the development of Japanese illustrated books in premodern times. As early as the 17th century, Japanese publishers were producing thousands of illustrated titles on subjects ranging from religion and poetry to celebrated beauties, famous kabuki actors, farting warriors, and adventure tales. This flourishing book culture laid the foundation for the vibrant manga and comics industry of today. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Marks, Andreas. Artist Various,.
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Pagina del Previews (AUG/2025): 112
Data di uscita: 08/10/25 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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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In this spellbinding action-adventure from Arnold Arre-the great master of the graphic novel, the age-old divide between good and evil widens. Catch a glimpse of a Manila privy to only a few of the supernatural and magically inclined, while following a superhero born and raised by its streets. 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. Can the 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: 18/06/25 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
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)
This Philippine National Book Award-winning graphic novel fuses Philippine myth and magic with contemporary action. Borrowing elements from The Lord of the Rings and The Phantom Tollbooth, author and creator Arnold Arre reinvents age-old Filipino fables, constructing a rich world of folklore fantasy for a new generation. When Nicole Lacson, an Anthropology student at the University of the Philippines, is summoned to a secret meeting by the mysterious Madame Enkanta, she finds herself face-to-face with living creatures from Philippine mythology and folklore that she never imagined existed in real life! Tikblangs, kapres, and a range of engkantos figures from her grandfather's bedtime storiesher previous notions of reality. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
By Arre, Arnold. Artist Arre, Arnold. Cover by Yoshitoki Oima.
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Pagina del Previews (JUN/2022): 395
Data di uscita: 10/08/22 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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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Pagina del Previews (JAN/2023): 500
Data di uscita: 08/03/23
This is the first manga edition in English of The Setting Sun, Osamu Dazai's classic novel set in the aftermath of World War II. Kazuko, a strong-willed young woman from an aristocratic family, has fallen into poverty since the war. The book follows Kazuko's journey as she and her family struggle to survive and adapt to the harsh new conditions. In addition to having to move from Tokyo to the countryside, where she is forced to work in the fields to support the family, she has to deal with a difficult divorce, the birth of a stillborn child, and the return of her drug-addicted brother from the war. This gripping and inspiring portrait of one woman's determination to survive in a society that is in the grip of a social and moral crisis tells one story in a fast-changing world, with universal themes that resonates with readers today. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
By Dazai, Osamu. Artist Kashiwaya, Cocco. Cover by Kashiwaya, Cocco.
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Pagina del Previews (JAN/2024): 443
Data di uscita: 13/03/24 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
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
Ordinabile fino al 08/03/24
Artist Rabimaru,.
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Pagina del Previews (FEB/2024): 446
Data di uscita: 03/04/24 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
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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)
Imagine an art class taught by 100 professional Japanese manga and anime illustrators. In much the same way, this essential guide gathers the collective knowledge, tips and techniques from over 100 anime and manga artists. The lessons cover everything from the basics of figure drawing and posing to advanced cutting-edge digital illustration and coloration techniques. With over 600 sample illustrations to guide the reader, this book offers tips and techniques for traditional hand-drawing and digital design alike. This is the anime and manga drawing guide that all aspiring artists need! (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 02/09/22
By Sideranch,.
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Pagina del Previews (AUG/2022): 495
Data di uscita: 07/12/22 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
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The Complete Guide to Drawing Manga & Anime offers a structured 13-week lesson plan that is typically found in professional drawing classes. With 65 detailed lessons arranged into 13 weekly topics, it's simple to learn the essentials and then progress to higher levels. You can create your own personalized learning experience as the structured lessons can be followed in sequence on a strict daily schedule or as an easy learn-at-your-own-pace course. With a hybrid focus this book offers skills for both digital and traditional artists learning to create manga and anime. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 01/09/23
By Usamaru Furuya. Artist Naoto, Date. Cover by Usamaru Furuya.
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Pagina del Previews (AUG/2023): 474
Data di uscita: 04/10/23 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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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)
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