Synopses & Reviews
An easily accessible A-Z guide to the world of Japanese anime and manga, Manga Impact details everything from world-famous movies to the very latest cutting-edge projects by emerging directors and animators. Thematic essays and directory-style entries on the most influential creators and characters in manga and anime are included in this book that covers acclaimed directors such as Miyazaki Hayao (Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle) and Otomo Katsuhiro (Akira), as well as exhaustive background information on myriad TV series, studios and artists such as Pokemon, Studio Ghibli and Tezuka Osamu. Lavishly illustrated with a wealth of iconographic images and presented in a dynamic comic book design, Manga Impact is an essential reference book that will delight newcomers, fanboys and cineastes alike.
Synopsis
Manga Impact is a fascinating, informative guide to the vibrant world of Japanese comic books (manga) and animation (anime), from their most commercial manifestations to works at the cutting edge of design and production. Lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed, this book introduces 350 of the most important manga characters and their creators, with 15 original essays exploring the history and significance of the artform. It is the ultimate reference book on a diverse and original cultural phenomenon.
About the Author
Contributions from: Philip Brophy, Carlo Chatrian, Jonathan Clements, Jordi Costa, Luca Della Casa, Stéphane Delorme, Daniele Dottorini, Stefano Gariglio, Erwan Higuinen, Fabrizio Liberti, Grazia Paganelli, Luca Raffaelli, Maria Roberta Novielli, Gianni Rondolino, Mario A. Rumor and David Surman.