What's Manga? An Introduction to Japanese Comics by Seigensha explores the fundamentals of manga through academic research, covering its history, creation process, and distribution. This English edition serves as an introductory text for manga research, presenting surprising insights that deepen appreciation and understanding of Japanese comics.
Illustrated by Horiguchi Itsu and supervised by the Kyoto International Manga Museum and Kyoto Seika University International Manga Research Center, the book follows newbie Curator Meow and her supervisor Dr. Neko on a journey through the depths of manga's world. Focusing primarily on paper-based manga publications, this 144-page guide examines manga from multiple perspectives grounded in scholarly findings.
Illustrated by Horiguchi Itsu and supervised by the Kyoto International Manga Museum and Kyoto Seika University International Manga Research Center, the book follows newbie Curator Meow and her supervisor Dr. Neko on a journey through the depths of manga's world. Focusing primarily on paper-based manga publications, this 144-page guide examines manga from multiple perspectives grounded in scholarly findings.
Key Features
- Academic manga research: Explores history, creation, and distribution through scholarly findings.
- English edition: 144 pages in English language.
- Illustrated guidance: Illustrated by Horiguchi Itsu.
- Museum supervision: Supervised by Kyoto International Manga Museum and Kyoto Seika University.
- Character-driven narrative: Follow Curator Meow and Dr. Neko through manga's world.
| Format | B5 |
|---|---|
| Total Pages | 144 pages |
| Language | English |
| Made in | Japan |
