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
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)
Miyamoto Musashi is the greatest swordsman who ever lived. He is renowned for his fighting prowess and famous for having never having been defeated. Then he mysteriously disappeared at the relatively young age of 29 to meditate and study. This book tells the fascinating story of Musashi's return from isolation as he pens his great masterpiece on military tactics, The Book of Five Rings, and begins to train a new generation of Samurai warriors. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
By Itoh, Makiko. Artist Kondo, Koji. Cover by Usamaru Furuya.
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Pagina del Previews (FEB/2024): 446
Data di uscita: 01/05/24 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
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)
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
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)
Manga Muscles teaches you how to draw powerful male bodies in dynamic styles-from athletic to bodybuilder to fantasy superhero-in hundreds of different situations and from all possible angles. Plus, you'll learn to adjust the physical attributes of each character so they don't all look the same, and how to drape clothes on their bodies in a realistic way. You learn about Super-Fit Lean: 'Spiderman' physiques for strong and agile characters; Athletic Muscular: Beefy 'Special Forces' physiques with harnessed strength and balance; Bodybuilder Ripped: Competitive heavyweight 'Mr. Universe' physiques with high-definition musculature; and Fantasy Superhero: over-the-top 'The Hulk' physiques that push the limits of anatomy. The authors-professional illustrators with deep anatomical knowledge-break down the skeletal and muscular systems to show how structure and posture work together to create bold, expressive figures. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Artist Washi, Tojo.
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Pagina del Previews (JUL/2025): 323
Data di uscita: 03/09/25 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
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)
Final Order Cutoff: 01/09/23 (se ordinato entro questa data - un paio di giorni prima per permetterci di ordinarlo - le possibilità che l'ordine verrà soddisfatto sono molto alte)
Halina Mitchell is half-Filipino, half-American. She's also a native New Yorker-sophisticated, beautiful and confident. On her first visit to the Philippines, she arrives in Manila to reconnect with relatives only to encounter a world of surprises that turn all her assumptions on their head. With the intrepid film critic Cris as her guide, she discovers a Manila that few others get to see! Cris's wry takes on bad movies offer Halina a new lens on the modern world as he whisks her through his hometown at breakneck speed. In turn, Halina gives the struggling writer a newfound appreciation for his city. This book offers a rom-com take on modern life and a touching story of friendship, love and crosscultural (mis)understanding from a renowned graphic novel pioneer. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
By Arre, Arnold. Artist Arre, Arnold.
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Pagina del Previews (JUL/2022): 405
Data di uscita: 07/09/22 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
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)
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.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 19,99
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Pagina del Previews (FEB/2024): 446
Data di uscita: 03/04/24
Are you an animator, an illustrator, a designer? Or an artist working in multiple digital fields at once? If so, this is the book for you! The step-by-step lessons in this book show you how to create amazing characters and illustrations for a broad range of commercial and creative applications. Manga & Anime Digital Illustration Guide takes you inside the studios of 12 professional Japanese artists and animators. Pull up a chair for a private tutorial and let the experts show you how they work. Learn the tips and techniques that lead to unforgettable illustrations! Then use them to forge your own unique pathway. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Prezzo di copertina: USD 18,99
Prezzo HoVistoCose: EUR 18,04
Pagina del Previews (FEB/2023): 468
Data di uscita: 12/04/23
It's time to create your own comic book and let your imagination soar! Tuttle Studio brings you the ultimate do-it-yourself comic book and manga sketchbook. Create your own adventure and illustrate the story only you can tell! Watch as your story comes to life, panel by panel, right before your eyes! The dozens of blank templates in this book allow you to sketch your story and design an eye-catching cover. Then add words using the variety of different speech balloons and text boxes provided. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Prezzo di copertina: USD 8,99
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Pagina del Previews (JUN/2023): 500
Data di uscita: 23/08/23
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
Final Order Cutoff: 02/08/24 (se ordinato entro questa data - un paio di giorni prima per permetterci di ordinarlo - le possibilità che l'ordine verrà soddisfatto sono molto alte)
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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Pagina del Previews (FEB/2024): 383
Data di uscita: 03/04/24
Set in the early 20th century, Kokoro opens with a chance encounter on a beach near Tokyo that irrevocably links a young student to a man he simply calls Sensei ('Teacher'). Intrigued by Sensei's aloofness, the student calls upon him with increasing frequency. Eventually, Sensei and his beautiful wife open their home and their lives to him. Only later does the student learn the devastating secret that has haunted Sensei since his youth. Kokoro has sold millions of copies in Japan where it is taught in schools and is a perennial favorite. Its lucid prose and universal themes of friendship, betrayal and the struggle for meaning in a changing world have made it popular internationally as well. The manga includes depictions of suicide and may not be suitable for some readers. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
Ordinabile fino al 08/03/24
By Natsume, Soseki. Artist Yoshizaki, Nagi.
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Pagina del Previews (FEB/2024): 446
Data di uscita: 24/04/24
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If you're crazy about manga, anime, gaming, cosplay, toys and idols, this book is for you. In this practical travel guide, hundreds of iconic shops, restaurants, cafes and clubs across Japan are described in loving detail with precise directions on how to get to each location. Maps, URLs, opening hours and color photographs will transport you the length and breadth of Japan, from snowy Hokkaido to sunny Kyushu, on an unforgettable trip to the centers of otaku culture. The book is also packed with fascinating feature articles where you'll meet idols and game developers, giant robots and anime trains, and even take a tour around Godzilla's Tokyo! (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels Annullato/esaurito (Lateness)
Ordinabile fino al 01/05/20
By Simone, Gianni.
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Pagina del Previews (APR/2020): 433
Data di uscita: 24/06/20
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